Betty was asked to give her best estimate for 25% of 7991.8. She estimates by taking 1/4 of 8000, which is 2000, and taking 1/4 of 0.8, which is 0.2. Therefore, her estimate is 2000.2. Comment on Betty's reasoning.
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