Question

Which expression gives the best estimate of 45 percent of 76?

One-fourth (80)
One-fifth (80)
One-half (80)
StartFraction 1 Over 9 EndFraction (80)

Answer 1

1/2 of 80

Explanation:

Answer 2

1/2 of 80

Explanation:

45% is close to 1/2 (50%) and 76 is close to 80, so 1/2 of 80 is the best answer.

1/2 of 80 is 40

45% of 76 is 76 x 0.45 is 34.2