Multiple choice

What approximate value should come in place of question mark (?) in the following question?(148^2 - 25^3 = 499\% \text{ of } ?)

  1. 1250

  2. 1300

  3. 1200

  4. 1150

  5. 1350
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Calculate 148² - 25³ = 21904 - 15625 = 6279. Then 6279 = 499% of x, so x = 6279 / 4.99 ≈ 1258.3. Among options, 1250 (Option A) is the closest approximation since 1250 × 4.99 = 6237.5 and 1258.3 is approximately 1250.

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