Estimate the Percent of a Number Estimating with percent will provide a reasonable solution to many real world problems. Choose compatible numbers when estimating E 3. we 71 the percent of a number To Examples 1. Estimate 47 of 692 47% is close to 50% or of 700 is 350 Round 692 to 700 YO 100% SON 700 350 0 So, 47 of 692 is about 350. 2. Estimate 60% of 27. 60% is Round 27 to 25 since it is divisible by 5. of 25 is S. ron means dividety 5 BO 60 100% 0 204 409 0 10 3 15 20 25 So, of 25 is 3 x 5 or 15 So, 60% of 27 is about 15. Got It? Do these problems to find out. b. Estimate each percent.