Multiple choice

What approximate value comes in place of the question mark (?) in the following question? $39.4 - 49.7 + 77 \times 99 = ?$

  1. 7600

  2. 7800

  3. 7990

  4. 7770

  5. 6760

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Calculate: 39.4 - 49.7 = -10.3. Then 77 × 99 = 7623. Add: 7623 - 10.3 = 7612.7 ≈ 7600. Option A is correct. The multiplication dominates, so the answer is close to 7600.