Multiple choice

What approximate value should come in place of question mark (?) in the following questions? (Note: You are not expected to calculate the exact value) $(4985.0346 \div 215.987 – 3768.112 \div 206.868 =?)$

  1. 7

  2. 5

  3. 8

  4. 10

  5. 12
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Approximate: 4985 ÷ 216 ≈ 23.08 and 3768 ÷ 207 ≈ 18.21. Difference = 23.08 - 18.21 = 4.87, which rounds to 5. The question tests division and approximation skills. Round each division to a reasonable approximation before subtracting. Option B (5) is correct.

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