Multiple choice

What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question? (16.2\% \text{ of } 986 \times 12.8\% \text{ of } 963 = ?)

  1. 19450

  2. 19435

  3. 20450

  4. 19950

  5. 18650
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Calculate: 16.2% of 986 ≈ 0.162 × 986 ≈ 159.7. Then 12.8% of 963 ≈ 0.128 × 963 ≈ 123.3. Multiply: 159.7 × 123.3 ≈ 19686. The closest option is 19435 (Option B). The approximation accounts for rounding in intermediate steps.

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