Multiple choice

Directions: What approximate value will come in place of question mark (?) in the following question? (You are not expected to calculate the exact value.) 20.06% of 599 + 10.01% of 901 = ?

  1. 150

  2. 210

  3. 250

  4. 280

  5. 300

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B Correct answer
Explanation

20% of 600 is 120. 10% of 900 is 90. 120 + 90 = 210.

AI explanation

Using the approximation method for simplification, we round the given numbers to their nearest integers as 20% of 600 and 10% of 900. The calculations become 120 + 90, which equals 210. Therefore, the required approximate value is 210.