Multiple choice

Find out the approximate value which should replace the question mark (?) in the following question. 8.02 – (? - 9.01) + (10.92)2 = 120

  1. 3

  2. -3

  3. 18

  4. 5

  5. 2
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Rearranging: 8.02 - (? - 9.01) + 119.25 = 120. Combining: 8.02 + 9.01 + 119.25 - ? = 120, so 136.28 - ? = 120, giving ? = 16.28. However, using the options with ? = 18: 8.02 - (18 - 9.01) + 119.25 = 8.02 - 8.99 + 119.25 = 118.28 ≈ 120. The closest match is option C (18).

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