Multiple choice

What approximate value will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? (Note: You are not expected to calculate the exact value.) 180% of 25501 + 50% of 28999 = ?

  1. 62400

  2. 64000

  3. 60400

  4. 64200

  5. 61600

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C Correct answer
Explanation

1.8 * 25500 = 45900. 0.5 * 29000 = 14500. 45900 + 14500 = 60400.

AI explanation

Approximate the numbers to 25500 and 29000 for easier calculation, resulting in the expression 180 percent of 25500 plus 50 percent of 29000. Calculate 180 percent by finding 100 percent (25500) plus 80 percent (20400) to get 45900. Add 50 percent of 29000, which is 14500, resulting in a total sum of 60400.