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Isaac and his sister plan to surprise their parents by buying them each a pair of shoes. They agree that Isaac will pay 68% of the price since he receives a greater allowance. Use an estimation strategy to determine how much Isaac will pay if the total bill is $97.65. Show the step-by-step process you used to solve the problem.

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$97.65 x .68 = 66.402 (rounded) 66.40
Issac will pay $66.40.
User Matt Stone
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97.65 / 100 = 0.9765
This finds 1% of 97.65
0.9765 x 68 = 66.402
This finds 68% of 97.65
Isaac will pay $66.40

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