Multiple choice

What approximate value should come at place of question mark (?) in the following questions? 144.76% of 214.11 - 113.11% of 185.21 = ?% of 409.3

  1. 50

  2. 35

  3. 25

  4. 40

  5. 15
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Approximate: 144.76% of 214.11 ≈ 145% of 214 = 1.45 × 214 = 310.3. 113.11% of 185.21 ≈ 113% of 185 = 1.13 × 185 = 209.05. LHS ≈ 310.3 - 209.05 = 101.25. So 101.25 ≈ ?% of 409.3. ? ≈ 101.25 × 100 / 409.3 ≈ 24.75%, closest to 25%. Options A, B, D, E are incorrect.

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