Question

which expression gives the best estimate of 30 percent of 61?

\\(\frac{1}{5}(60)\\)

\\(\frac{1}{10}(60)\\)

\\(\frac{1}{4}(60)\\)

\\(\frac{1}{2}(60)\\)

Explanation:

Round the target number

$$ 61 \approx 60 $$

Convert the percentage to a fraction

$$ 30\% = \frac{30}{100} = \frac{3}{10} \approx \frac{1}{3} $$

Match with the closest option

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Since \(30\%\) is closest to \(25\%\) among the choices:

$$ \frac{1}{4}(60) $$

Answer:

• (A) \(\frac{1}{5}(60)\)
• (B) \(\frac{1}{10}(60)\)
• (C) \(\frac{1}{4}(60)\) (Correct answer)
• (D) \(\frac{1}{2}(60)\)