Multiple choice

What approximate value should come in place of question mark (?) in the following questions? 57% of 394 – 2.5% of 996 = ?

  1. 200

  2. 180

  3. 220

  4. 160

  5. 250

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A Correct answer
Explanation

57% of 394 = 0.57 × 394 ≈ 224.58. 2.5% of 996 = 0.025 × 996 ≈ 24.9. The difference is 224.58 - 24.9 = 199.68, which rounds to approximately 200. This matches option A.