Question

What is the best estimate of 42% of 756?

a)320

b)240

c)400

d)400

Answer 1

320 i believe... the original answer was 317.52

Answer 2

Option a is correct

300 is the best estimate of 42% of 756

Explanation:

To find the best estimate of 42% of 756.

First find one percent, which is where you can move the decimal 2 places to the left i.e,

giving you the number 7.56

Now, multiply 42 by 7.56 i.e,

`42 * 7.56 = 317.52`

therefore, the best estimate of 42% of 756 is, 300