SSC MTS 11 Feb 2026 Shift 2 Paper

Concept:Approximate each decimal to the nearest whole number and use perfect squares and cubes for roots and powers to simplify the calculation.Explanation:Round the values: 76.91 → 77, 143.97 → 144, 7.07 → 7, 12.01 → 12, 3.93 → 4, $\sqrt{195.88} \approx \sqrt{196} = 14$, 6.93 → 7, $8.03^{1/3} \approx 8^{1/3} = 2$.Rewrite the expression: $\frac{77 \times 144}{7 \times 12} - \frac{4^{2} \times 14}{7 \times 2}$.First term: $77 \times 144 = 11088$, denominator $7 \times 12 = 84$, so $11088 \div 84 = 132$.Second term: $4^{2} = 16$, numerator $16 \times 14 = 224$, denominator $7 \times 2 = 14$, so $224 \div 14 = 16$.Subtract: $132 - 16 = 116$.Answer:116 (Option C)