Bernice estimated that 69% of 242 is 168. Is her estimate reasonable?

No, because her calculation should be 60% of 250.

No, because her calculation should be 70% of 250.

Yes, because her calculation should be 60% of 240.

Yes, because her calculation should be 70% of 240.

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Tucker Lyons

6 March, 05:02

Bernice estimated that 69% of 242 is 168. Is her estimate reasonable?

No, because her calculation should be 60% of 250.

No, because her calculation should be 70% of 250.

Yes, because her calculation should be 60% of 240.

Yes, because her calculation should be 70% of 240.

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Isla Wu · Answer 1

Yes, her estimation is correct.

This is the exact value: 242 * 62% = 166.98 ≈ 167

And her estimation is 240 * 70% = 168 which is a good estimate.

Answer: Yes, because her calculation should be 70% of 240

Bernice estimated that 69% of 242 is 168. Is her estimate reasonable?No, because her calculation should be 60% of 250.No, because her calculation should be 70% of 250.Yes, because her calculation should be 60% of 240.Yes, because her calculation should be 70% of 240.

Bernice estimated that 69% of 242 is 168. Is her estimate reasonable?

No, because her calculation should be 60% of 250.

No, because her calculation should be 70% of 250.

Yes, because her calculation should be 60% of 240.

Yes, because her calculation should be 70% of 240.