Multiple choice

What approximate value should come in the place question mark (?) in the following question? (133.008 \times 2.97 - 111.87 + 74.13 = ?)

  1. $311$
  2. $234$
  3. $360$
  4. $290$
  5. $450$
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C Correct answer
Explanation

133.008 × 2.97 ≈ 133 × 3 = 399. Then 399 - 111.87 + 74.13 ≈ 399 - 112 + 74 = 361. The closest option is 360. Approximation works because we round 2.97 to 3 and 133.008 to 133, then adjust.

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