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Explain how to find 27 percent of 16

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Convert 27% to the equivalent decimal 0.27. Multiply 16 by 0.27 to get 4.32. Use estimation to check the answer by choosing the friendly percent 25%. 25% of 16 is equal to 16 ÷ 4 = 4. The answer is reasonable.

4.32

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