Multiple choice

What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 7158 + (0.7 × 540) + 12.5% of 672 = ? × 15

  1. 582

  2. 908

  3. 662

  4. 508

  5. 864

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Explanation

Calculate the expression: 7158 + (0.7 * 540) + (0.125 * 672) = 7158 + 378 + 84 = 7620. Then, 7620 / 15 = 508.

AI explanation

The equation simplifies by calculating the percentage and multiplication components first as 7158 + 378 + 84, resulting in 7620. This sum is equal to the unknown value multiplied by 15, so dividing 7620 by 15 gives 508.