Multiple choice

What approximate value will come in place of the question mark (?) in the given questions? (You are not expected to calculate the exact value) 40.1% of 360.2 – 59.98% of ? =12

  1. 220

  2. 228

  3. 300

  4. 325

  5. 200
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rearrange: 40.1% of 360.2 - 12 = 59.98% of ?. Approximate: 40% of 360 = 144. Then 144 - 12 = 132, so 60% of x ≈ 132, which means x ≈ 132/0.6 = 220. Using exact values: 0.401 × 360.2 ≈ 144.48; 144.48 - 12 ≈ 132.48; 132.48/0.5998 ≈ 220.8. Option A is correct.

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