IXL | Estimate percents of numbers

Which is the most accurate way to estimate 67% of 25?

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Which is the most accurate way to estimate 52% of 43?

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

The most accurate way to estimate 52% of 43 is

Here is why:

Replace 52% with the nearest common fraction.

52%

of 43

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× 43

Replace 43 with a number that is compatible with 2.

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The most accurate way to estimate 52% of 43 is to multiply

Compare your estimate to the exact answer:

Estimate: 52% of 43

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Exact answer: 52% of 43 = 0.52 × 43 = 22.36

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