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Explain how to find 27% of 16 using multiplication by a

decimal. Then explain how to use estimation to check
your answer.

User Jdickson
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:first,27% has to change to .27 then multiply .27/16 then multiply .27 times 16 equells 4.32

User Nirupa
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Answer:Convert 27% to the equivalent decimal 0.27. Multiply 16 by 0.27 to get 4.32. Use estimation to check the answer by choosing the friendly percent 25%. 25% of 16 is equal to 16 ÷ 4 = 4. The answer is reasonable.

Explanation:

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