Estimating Percents

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What is 30% of 90?

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30% of 90 is 27.

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How do you estimate 32% of 89.9?

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You can estimate by finding 30% of 90.

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If an elephant weighs 1176 pounds and increases its weight by 24%, how much weight does it gain?

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The elephant gains about 300 pounds.

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What is 150% of 179?

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150% of 179 is approximately 270.

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Estimate 82% of 24.

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82% of 24 is approximately 20.

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Estimate 79% of 16.

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79% of 16 is approximately 12.

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What is the formula to find a percentage of a number?

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To find a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form).

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What does it mean to estimate a percent?

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Estimating a percent means finding a close approximation rather than an exact value.

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How can rounding help in estimating percents?

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Rounding makes calculations simpler and quicker, allowing for easier estimation.

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What is the difference between exact and estimated values?

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Exact values are precise, while estimated values are approximations.