Multiple choice

What approximate value should come at place of question mark (?) in the following question? ?% of 415.8 + 6.252 = ?% of 550.2

  1. 20

  2. 60

  3. 15

  4. 45

  5. 30
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Let x% be the unknown. x% of 415.8 + 39.0625 = x% of 550.2. x/100 × (550.2 - 415.8) = 39.0625. x/100 × 134.4 ≈ 39.0625. x ≈ 39.0625 × 100/134.4 ≈ 29.06. Option E (30) is closest. This makes sense as a percentage-based allocation problem.

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