What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following expression? $(49.95 \times 12.12) - (19.98 \times 7.95) - (1.98 \times 60.05) = ?$
350
320
400
460
Correct answer: 320
Solution
Approximating the numbers gives $50\times12 - 20\times8 - 2\times60 = 600 - 160 - 120 = 320$. So the closest value is 320.