Clearly the answer is not 3.
50% is 1/2
So, you want 1/2 of 150.
If you thought you should divide, you're just guessing.
Help! I will answer, but want to make sure I'm right.
Enter your answer and show all the steps that you use to solve this problem in the space provided.
a) Estimate 49% of 162.
b) Use mental math to calculate 49% of 162.
To solve A I will round 49% to 50% and 162 to 150.
I have a question. Is the answer 3 because 50 goes into 150 3 times?
Also, how would I solve 49% of 162 IN MY HEAD?!?!
Help! Please! Quickly!
Thanks.
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50% = .5 = 1/2
1/2 of 160 = 80
1/2 of 160 = 80
Use mental math to calculate 49% of 162. Showing steps
Sure, here are the steps to calculate 49% of 162 in your head:
1. Find 1% of 162 by dividing it by 100: 162 ÷ 100 = 1.62
2. Since you need to find 49%, you can multiply 1% by 49: 1.62 × 49 = 79.38
3. Round the answer to the nearest whole number: 79.38 ≈ 79
Therefore, 49% of 162 is approximately 79.
1. Find 1% of 162 by dividing it by 100: 162 ÷ 100 = 1.62
2. Since you need to find 49%, you can multiply 1% by 49: 1.62 × 49 = 79.38
3. Round the answer to the nearest whole number: 79.38 ≈ 79
Therefore, 49% of 162 is approximately 79.
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