Question

To estimate 103% of 63, Rich rounded 103% down to 100%, 63 down to 60, and multiplied 60 by 1 to get 60. Which of these statements is correct?
Rich’s estimate is reasonable because it should be less than 63.
Rich’s estimate is unreasonable because it should be exactly 63.
Rich’s estimate is unreasonable because it should be less than 63.
Rich’s estimate is reasonable because it should be greater than 63.

Answer 1

Answer:

D.     Rich’s estimate is reasonable because it should be greater than 63.

Step-by-step explanation:

Because 103% of 63 is 64.89 which means it would be greater than 63.