Multiple choice

Find the approximate value of the question mark (?) in given below question.(25.05 \times 123.95 + 388.999 \times 15.001 =?)

  1. $9000$
  2. $8950$
  3. $8935$
  4. $8975$
  5. $8995$
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Approximating: 25.05 ≈ 25, 123.95 ≈ 124, 388.999 ≈ 389, 15.001 ≈ 15. So 25 × 124 + 389 × 15 = 3100 + 5835 = 8935. This is option C. The approximations slightly reduce the first term and slightly increase the second, balancing out to give approximately 8935.

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