Multiple choice

What approximate value will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question? $(117\% \text{ of } 459.88 - 162\% \text{ of } 143.02 = ?)$

  1. 290

  2. 280

  3. 300

  4. 306

  5. 326
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Round 459.88 ≈ 460 and 143.02 ≈ 143. Calculate 117% of 460 = 1.17 × 460 = 538.2. Calculate 162% of 143 = 1.62 × 143 = 231.66. Subtract: 538.2 - 231.66 = 306.54 ≈ 306. Option D matches.

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