Chapter 7.4, Problem 21PPS

To determine

To estimate: the given expression

Answer to Problem 21PPS

The required solution is 6.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  $8\frac{1}{3}\text{\%}$ of 72

Calculation:

The expression is $8\frac{1}{3}\text{\%}$ of 72,

  $\begin{array}{l}8\frac{1}{3}\text{\% of 72 = }\frac{1}{12}\text{of 72 Think: }8\frac{1}{3}\text{\% = }\frac{1}{12}\\ \text{ = 6 Think: }\frac{1}{12}\text{of 72 is 6}\text{.}\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Hence, the estimation $8\frac{1}{3}\text{\%}$ of 72 is about 6.