A building is being constructed. When completed, it will be 596 meters tall. It currently stands at 77% of this height. Which is the best estimate for the current height of the building?

Find 77% of 596: 0.77 × 596 = 458.92 meters. This is about 459 meters, which is closest to 450 meters, so the best estimate is 450 meters.

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