Multiple choice

What approximate value will come in place of the question mark (?) in the given equation? (You are not expected to calculate the exact value). 14.85% of 679 + 19.9% of 219.89 = ?

  1. 115

  2. 145

  3. 65

  4. 105

  5. 85

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B Correct answer
Explanation

15% of 680 = 102. 20% of 220 = 44. 102 + 44 = 146. 145 is the closest approximation.

AI explanation

Round the numbers to get 15% of 680 plus 20% of 220. Calculate 15% of 680 as 102, and calculate 20% of 220 as 44. Add these two values to get 102 + 44, which equals 146, making the closest approximate value 145.