Question

Bernice estimated that 69% of 242 is 168. Is her estimate reasonable?

No, because her calculation should be 60% of 250.
No, because her calculation should be 70% of 250.
Yes, because her calculation should be 60% of 240.
Yes, because her calculation should be 70% of 240.

Answer 1

Yes, because her calculation should be 70% of 240.

Explanation:

69% can be estimated to 70% and

242 can be rounded off to 240.

70% of 240 = 0.7 * 240

= 168