Multiple choice

What approximate value will come at place of question mark (?) in the following question?(1699\times299\div49-1298 + 2877 = ?)

  1. 11000

  2. 11800

  3. 11500

  4. 12500

  5. 11200
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Using approximation: 1699 ≈ 1700, 299 ≈ 300, 49 ≈ 50. So 1700 × 300 ÷ 50 = 1700 × 6 = 10200. Then 10200 - 1298 + 2877 ≈ 10200 - 1300 + 2877 = 8900 + 2877 = 11777, closest to 11800. The key is rounding consistently and performing operations step by step.

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