Question

Which of the following is the best estimate for 31% of 72?

Multiple choice question.
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A)
100% of 72 is 72.
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B)
75% of 30 is 22.5.
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C)
30% of 70 is 21.
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D)
30% of 80 is 24.

Answer 1

The closest answer is C.

Answer 2

31% of 72 is approximately 22.32.

Explanation:

31% of 72 is approximately 22.32. To estimate this, we can round up 31% to 30% and round down 72 to 70. 30% of 70 is 21, so we know that 31% of 72 must be somewhere between 21 and 22. Since 22.32 is closer to 22 than it is to 21, we can estimate that 31% of 72 is approximately 22.

Therefore, the best estimate for 31% of 72 is 22.