Estimating Percentages Effectively

When estimating percentages, which representations might be considered?

• Only fractions

• Only decimals

• Fractions, decimals, and percentages

• None of the above

What is the primary reason different estimations can both be correct?

• Estimations are never correct

• Only one can actually be correct

• Because of the estimation method used

• Due to calculation errors

What are landmark numbers primarily used for in estimation?

• None of the above

• To simplify calculations

• To ignore the original numbers

• To complicate the process

In the context of estimation, why might one use 33.333 repeating?

• It represents one-third as a fraction

• It represents one-half as a fraction

• It is easier to calculate with

• It has no specific use

How was the percentage of 47 estimated in the example given?

• Rounded to 45%

• Rounded to 55%

• Not rounded at all

• Rounded to 50%

What fraction is equivalent to 60 percent?

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 3/5

• 2/3

Approximately how much food can a polar bear eat in one hour based on its body weight?

• 70 pounds

• 100 pounds

• 85 pounds

• 50 pounds

How much snow was estimated to fall overnight in the example given?

• 15 inches

• 10 inches

• 20 inches

• 5 inches

What percentage was used to estimate Mr. Martin's tip?

• 15%

• 10%

• 20%

• 18%

What is the primary benefit of learning estimation techniques as discussed in the lesson?

• To make quick and close approximations

• To perform exact calculations

• To avoid learning mathematics

• To use only in classrooms