Hey!
First, let's write the problem,

Factor out the common term, which is 4,

Then, let's factor this part:

We are going to factor it using the difference of squares rule.

Our final factored answer would be,

Thanks!
-TetraFish
Her estimate is not reasonable.
Since she estimated 69%, you could do either of these options. You could...
A. Divide 242 (or .5) to show how much half off would be, then compare her estimate with half of 242 (121). OR...
B. Simply divide 242 by 69% (.69) and compaor her estimate to the exact amount (166.98).
I hope this helps!
20 it the least common multiple of the numbers given