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Jamie says the value of the expression 1.43 x (19/37) is close to 0.75. Does Jamie's estimate seem reasonable? Explain. *​

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Answer:

Jamie's estimate is correct, since the result is 2.1% less than the estimated number.

Explanation:

Given that Jamie says the value of the expression 1.43 x (19/37) is close to 0.75, to determine if Jamie's estimate seems reasonable the following calculation must be performed:

1.43 x (19/37) = X

1.43 x 0.513 = X

0.7343 = X

0.75 = 100

0.7343 = X

0.7343 x 100 / 0.75 = X

97.9 = X

Therefore, Jamie's estimate is correct, since the result is 2.1% less than the estimated number.

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