Multiple choice

What approximate value should come in place of the question mark(?) in the following question? (15.28) × 3.56 ÷ 2.99 = ?

  1. 20

  2. 30

  3. 35

  4. 25

  5. 40
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Approximating: 15.28 × 3.56 ÷ 2.99 ≈ 15 × 3.5 ÷ 3 = 52.5 ÷ 3 = 17.5. The closest option is 20. Using better approximation: 15.28 × 3.56 ≈ 54.4, then 54.4 ÷ 2.99 ≈ 18.2, still closest to 20 among given options.

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