Multiple choice

What approximate value will come in place of question mark (?) in the questions given below? $13714 + 23428 + 2869.62 = ?$

  1. 40000

  2. 50000

  3. 30000

  4. 45000

  5. 35000

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Add the numbers: 13714 + 23428 + 2869.62 = 40011.62, which is approximately 40000 when rounded to the nearest thousand. All three numbers are positive, so the sum must be close to 40000.