Chapter 6.2, Problem 15GP

To determine

Find the number by doing estimation.

Answer to Problem 15GP

The number is $200$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

It is given in the question that the expression is $\frac{1}{3}\%of598$ .

Concept Used:

In this, use the concept of doing estimation by rounding off the number to simpler numerals.

Calculation:

Here, the expression is $\frac{1}{3}\%of598$.

In this, it can be say that $598$ is close to $600$ , therefore, $\frac{1}{3}\%of600$ is $200$ .

Conclusion:

The number is $200$ .