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Solve 35% of 84 using the mental method

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Answer:

29 approximately

Explanation:

You want to estimate 35% of 84. 35% is roughly equivalent to 1/3, so multiply 84 by 1/3 (or, equivalently, divide 84 by 3), obtaining 28. Use a calculator to find 0.35(84): 29.4. This 28 is a fairly good estimate of 35% of 84 which is 29.4.

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