Which of the following is equal to 85 percent of 160?
(A) 1.88
(B) 13.6
(C) 136
(D) 188
(E) 13,600
OA C
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Which of the following is equal to 85 percent of 160?
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BEFORE you calculate the actual (0.85)(160), scan the answer choices (ALWAYS scan the answer choices, before selecting your approach)BTGmoderatorDC wrote:Which of the following is equal to 85 percent of 160?
(A) 1.88
(B) 13.6
(C) 136
(D) 188
(E) 13,600
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Since the answer choices are VERY SPREAD apart, we can be quite AGGRESSIVE with our estimation.
Notice that 50% of 160 = 80
And 100% of 160 = 160
Since 85% is BETWEEN 50% and 100%, we know that 85% of 160 will be BETWEEN 80 and 160
Answer: C
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0.85 x 160 = 136BTGmoderatorDC wrote:Which of the following is equal to 85 percent of 160?
(A) 1.88
(B) 13.6
(C) 136
(D) 188
(E) 13,600
OA C
Source: Official Guide
Answer: C
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