Question

Explain how to find 27% of 16 using multiplication by

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

Answer 1

4.32

Explanation:

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.

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. So the answer is reasonable.

Answer 2

4.32

Explanation:

You can multiply 16 by 0.27 to get the answer.

16*0.27=4.32

You can check your work with estimation because 27% is about 1/4 of the number, and just by looking at the number, 4 is 1/4 of the number.