Choosing Between Mental, Written and Calculator Methods
The same calculation can make one method sensible and another needlessly difficult. For example, 25% of 80 has a short mental route, whereas 6,437 × 286 involves many values and may need recorded working. Calculator use may also be suitable when entered operations are lengthy or demanding. The best method depends on the numbers, the purpose and the required accuracy.
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