Multiple choice

What approximate value will come in place of question mark (?) in the questions given below? (68\% \text{ of } 1388 + 26\% \text{ of } 624 – 115 = ?)

  1. $950$
  2. $930$
  3. $990$
  4. $1020$
  5. $1150$
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C Correct answer
Explanation

68% of 1388 ≈ 0.68 × 1390 ≈ 945. 26% of 624 ≈ 0.26 × 625 ≈ 162.5. 945 + 162.5 - 115 = 1107.5 - 115 = 992.5 ≈ 990. Option C (990) is correct.