Multiple choice

What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?(68\% \text{ of } 1288 + 26\% \text{ of } 734 - 215 = ?)

  1. 800

  2. 900

  3. 850

  4. 750

  5. 950

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C Correct answer
Explanation

68% of 1288 ≈ 876 (68% × 1288). 26% of 734 ≈ 191 (26% × 734). So 876 + 191 - 215 = 852. Option C (850) is the closest approximation. Other options are too far from the calculated value.