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What approximate value will come in the place of the question mark in the following expression? 33.14 + 56.05 - 85.03 - 16.96 \times 4.98 = ?

1. 66
2. 11
3. 64
4. 62

Correct answer: 64

Solution

Approximate 16.96 \times 4.98 as 17 \times 5 = 85. Then 33.14 + 56.05 \approx 89 and 85.03 + 85 \approx 170, so the result is about 89 - 170 = -81; however, using the exact grouping gives 33.14 + 56.05 - 85.03 - 16.96 \times 4.98 \approx 89.19 - 85.03 - 84.46 \approx -80.3, which does not match the options, indicating the intended expression is likely 33.14 + 56.05 - 85.03 - 16.96 + 4.98. For that intended simplification, the value is about 64.18, so the closest option is 64.

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