Multiple choice

What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? (Note: You are not expected to calculate the exact value.) 5554.999 ÷ 50.007 = ?

  1. 110

  2. 150

  3. 200

  4. 50

  5. 125

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Explanation

5555 / 50 = 111.1. The closest approximate value is 110.

AI explanation

Using the approximation method, we can round the dividend to 5555 and the divisor to 50. Dividing 5555 by 50 is equivalent to dividing 5555 by 100 and multiplying by 2, which gives 55.55 multiplied by 2. This equals 111.1, making 110 the closest approximate value.