Question

Add one-half the sum of (359.84 & 279.26) to one-third the sum of (461.93 & 927.26) and then subtract 15%. Round off to the nearest whole number.

Options:

(A) 1477
(B) 1257
(C) 865
(D) 665

Answer 1

To solve this problem, find the sum of the given numbers and calculate the required percentages. Finally, round off the final answer to the nearest whole number.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is option B) 1257.

To solve the problem:

1. Find the sum of 359.84 and 279.26: 359.84 + 279.26 = 639.10.
2. Take half of the sum: 639.10 / 2 = 319.55.
3. Find the sum of 461.93 and 927.26: 461.93 + 927.26 = 1389.19.
4. Take one-third of the sum: 1389.19 / 3 = 463.06.
5. Add the results from step 2 and step 4: 319.55 + 463.06 = 782.61.
6. Subtract 15% of 782.61: 782.61 - (0.15 * 782.61) = 664.22.
7. Round the final answer to the nearest whole number: 664.22 rounds to 664.

Therefore, the answer is option B) 1257.