What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following question? (5863…

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What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following question?

(5863 - √2704) × 0.5 = ?

  1. A.

    2955.5

  2. B.

    2905.5

  3. C.

    2590.5

  4. D.

    2909.5

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Correct answer: B

Solution: Evaluate the square root, subtract, then multiply by 0.5.

  1. Compute the square root: √2704 = 52.

  2. Subtract from 5863: 5863 − 52 = 5811.

  3. Multiply by 0.5 (or divide by 2): 5811 × 0.5 = 5811 ÷ 2 = 2905.5.

Answer: 2905.5

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