Sachin and Sanjana are calculating 23% of 800.

Now calculate 52% of 700 using both the ways described above. Which way do you find easier?

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Sachin and Sanjana are calculating 23% of 800.Now calculate 52% of 700 using both the ways described above. Which way do you find easier?

Philoid · Accepted Answer

First way⇒ 52% of 700 = (1% of 700) × 52= ( × 52= 0.01 × 700 × 52= 7 × 52= 364Second way⇒ 52% of 700 =  × 700= 0.52 × 700= 364∴ second way is easier