Multiple choice

What approximate value should come in the place question mark (?) in the following question? (4734.96 - 3454.03 - 1612.86 = ? - 1611.43)

  1. 1280

  2. 2290

  3. 1020

  4. 1815

  5. 1040

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Calculate left side: 4734.96 - 3454.03 - 1612.86 = 4734.96 - 5066.89 = -331.93. So -331.93 = ? - 1611.43. Therefore ? = 1611.43 - 331.93 = 1279.5, which rounds to 1280. This tests handling negative numbers in subtraction.