Multiple choice

What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question? $78\% of 1298 + 84\% of 960 – 315 = ?$

  1. 1600

  2. 1200

  3. 1500

  4. 1400

  5. 1000

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Calculate: 78% of 1298 + 84% of 960 - 315. 78% of 1298 ≈ 0.78 × 1300 = 1014 (actual: 1012.44). 84% of 960 ≈ 0.84 × 960 = 806.4 (actual: 806.4). Sum = 1012.44 + 806.4 = 1818.84. Then 1818.84 - 315 = 1503.84 ≈ 1500. Among options, 1500 is closest.