Multiple choice

What approximate value should come in place of question mark (?) in the following question? $15.5\% \text{ of } 323 - 20.8\% \text{ of } 198 = ?$

  1. 12

  2. 5

  3. 15

  4. 3

  5. 9
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E Correct answer
Explanation

15.5% of 323 ≈ 0.155 × 323 = 50.065. 20.8% of 198 ≈ 0.208 × 198 = 41.184. The difference is 50.065 - 41.184 = 8.881, which rounds to 9. Option E (9) is the closest approximate value.

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