Multiple choice

\text{What approximate value should come in place of question mark in the following questions? (You are not expected to calculate the exact value).}\ 7.09\% \text{ of } 8500 - 3.51\% \text{ of } 5500 = 1.6 \% \text{ of } ?

  1. 23000

  2. 24000

  3. 24500

  4. 25500

  5. 25000
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Calculate: 7.09% of 8500 ≈ 7% of 8500 = 595. 3.51% of 5500 ≈ 3.5% of 5500 = 192.5. 595 - 192.5 = 402.5. So 1.6% of X = 402.5. Therefore X ≈ 402.5 / 0.016 ≈ 25156, closest to 25000. Option E is correct.

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