Multiple choice

What approximate value will come in the place of the question mark (?) in each of the following question? (You are not expected to calculate the exact value) $19.99\% \text{ of } 5001 - 50.41\% \text{ of } 2498$

  1. 245

  2. -245

  3. 230

  4. -230

  5. 260
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Approximate: 19.99% of 5001 ≈ 20% of 5000 = 1000. 50.41% of 2498 ≈ 50% of 2500 = 1250. Then 1000 - 1250 = -250. Among the options, -245 is closest to this approximation. Option B is correct as the best approximate answer.

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