Of the following, which is closest approximation of 50.2*0.49/199.8?

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AAPL wrote:
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Of the following, which is closest approximation of 50.2*0.49/199.8?

A. 1/10
B. 1/8
C. 1/4
D. 5/4
E. 25/2

OA B
Solution:

Appromating, we have:

50 x 0.5 / 200 = 25/200 = 1/8

Answer: B

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AAPL wrote:
Thu Jun 04, 2020 1:56 am
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Of the following, which is closest approximation of 50.2*0.49/199.8?

A. 1/10
B. 1/8
C. 1/4
D. 5/4
E. 25/2

OA B
50.2 ≈ 50
0.49 ≈ 1/2
199.8 ≈ 200

So, (50.2)(0.49)/199.8 ≈ (50)(1/2)/200
25/200
≈ 1/8
= B
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Approx the equation,

so, 50 x (1/2) / 200 = 25/200 = 1/8