IXL | Estimate percents of numbers

Which is the most accurate way to estimate 25% of 35?

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Which is the most accurate way to estimate 48% of 29?

A compatible number is a nearby number that is easy to multiply by a fraction.

The most accurate way to estimate 48% of 29 is

Here is why:

Replace 48% with the nearest common fraction.

48%

of 29

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× 29

Replace 29 with a number that is compatible with 2.

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The most accurate way to estimate 48% of 29 is to multiply

Compare your estimate to the exact answer:

Estimate: 48% of 29

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Exact answer: 48% of 29 = 0.48 × 29 = 13.92

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