Multiple choice

$( \text{Find the approximate value of the given question mark (?) in the following question.} )$ $( (? \div 9.97) \times 12.08 = 20.12\% \text{ of } 1319.98 )$

  1. 220

  2. 260

  3. 250

  4. 200

  5. 240

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Calculate 20.12% of 1319.98 ≈ 265.5. Then (? ÷ 9.97) × 12.08 = 265.5, so ? ÷ 9.97 = 265.5 ÷ 12.08 ≈ 22, therefore ? ≈ 22 × 9.97 ≈ 220. The approximation makes calculation efficient.