Multiple choice

What approximate value will come in place of question mark (?) in the questions given below? 212.005 ÷ 71.888 = ?

  1. 3

  2. 4

  3. 7

  4. 8

  5. 11
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Explanation

Round 212.005 to 212 and 71.888 to 72 for easy calculation: 212 ÷ 72 = 2.944, which rounds to 3. The approximation is valid because the dividend and divisor were adjusted in opposite directions, minimizing error.

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