Aaron estimated that 148% of 333 is 495. Is his estimate reasonable?

A. No, because his calculation should be 140% of 340.

B. No, because his calculation should be 150% of 340.

C. Yes, because his calculation should be 140% of 330.

D. Yes, because his calculation should be 150% of 330.

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Maritza Perkins

Mathematics

2 July, 03:12

Aaron estimated that 148% of 333 is 495. Is his estimate reasonable?

A. No, because his calculation should be 140% of 340.

B. No, because his calculation should be 150% of 340.

C. Yes, because his calculation should be 140% of 330.

D. Yes, because his calculation should be 150% of 330.

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Belinda Mercer · Answer 1

D. Yes, because his calculation should be 150% of 330.

Because he should try to round to the nearest ten to make his estimation easier; that's why it's called an estimation.

330 * 1.5 = 495.

Aaron estimated that 148% of 333 is 495. Is his estimate reasonable?A. No, because his calculation should be 140% of 340.B. No, because his calculation should be 150% of 340.C. Yes, because his calculation should be 140% of 330.D. Yes, because his calculation should be 150% of 330.

Aaron estimated that 148% of 333 is 495. Is his estimate reasonable?

A. No, because his calculation should be 140% of 340.

B. No, because his calculation should be 150% of 340.

C. Yes, because his calculation should be 140% of 330.

D. Yes, because his calculation should be 150% of 330.