Question

Estimate each percent. 26% of 125

Answer 1

$26\% \ of \ 125= \frac{26}{100}*125= \\\\= \frac{26}{4}*5= \\\\ =\frac{13}{2}*5= \\\\ =\boxed{\frac{65}{2}\to32.5}$

Answer 2

$1\%=0.01\ \ \ \Rightarrow\ \ \ 26\%=26\cdot1\%=26\cdot0.01=0.26\\\\26\%\ of\ 125=0.26\cdot125=32.5$