Asked by Isaac

Explain how you could estimate 22% of 78 to check if your answer is reasonable.
Answered by Anonymous
22%=22/100


22% of 78= 22*78/100 = 1716/100 = 17.16
Answered by DrRuss
An exact answer is definitely not required.

20% is approximately a fifth (1/5)

78 is nearly 80

a fifth of 80 is 16

so the answer should be near 16

Answered by aidin
check your answer show your work 68/4