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Examine the method you used to estimate in the previous question. How does the estimate compare to the actual amount? Explain.

Step 1: Round $94 to 90.

Step 2: Round 12% to 10%.

Step 3: 12% of $94 is about 9.

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Answer:

the actual amount of 24% of $94 is 11.28 so it compares to the estimated amount by 2.28

Explanation:

2.28 is the difference between the actual amount and the estimated amount

User Michael Pratt
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Answer: Both $94 and 12% were rounded down, so the estimate will be less than the actual amount.

Explanation:

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