Multiple choice

What (\text{approximate}) value will come in place of question mark (?) in the question given below? (30\%\text{ of } 695 = 10\%\text{ of }?)

  1. 2100

  2. 2400

  3. 3200

  4. 3100

  5. 2500

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

30% of 695 = 10% of x. This means 0.30 × 695 = 0.10 × x, or 3 × 695 = x. Using approximation: 3 × 700 = 2100. The exact calculation: 3 × 695 = 2085, which is closest to 2100 among the options.