Multiple choice

Directions: What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question? 15.5% of 850 + 24.8% of 650 = ?

  1. 295

  2. 330

  3. 270

  4. 375

  5. 220
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Explanation

15.5% of 850 = 0.155 * 850 = 131.75. 24.8% of 650 = 0.248 * 650 = 161.2. Sum = 131.75 + 161.2 = 292.95, which is approximately 295.

AI explanation

We approximate the percentages to calculate the value, rounding the expression to 15% of 850 + 25% of 650. Calculating 10% and 5% of 850 gives 85 + 42.5 = 127.5, and 25% of 650 is 650 / 4 = 162.5. Adding these two results gives 127.5 + 162.5 = 290, making 295 the closest option.

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