IXL | Estimate percents of numbers

Which is the most accurate way to estimate 68% of 53?

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Which is the most accurate way to estimate 27% of 59?

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

The most accurate way to estimate 27% of 59 is

Here is why:

Replace 27% with the nearest common fraction.

27%

of 59

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× 59

Replace 59 with a number that is compatible with 4.

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The most accurate way to estimate 27% of 59 is to multiply

Compare your estimate to the exact answer:

Estimate: 27% of 59

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Exact answer: 27% of 59 = 0.27 × 59 = 15.93

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