Calculate the value of ? if 1252 multiplied by 23, then added to 35,000, equals ? squared.
Explanation
First, multiply 1252 by 23: 1252 × 23 = 28,796. Next, add 35,000: 28,796 + 35,000 = 63,796. Since this equals ? squared, solve for ?: ?² = 63,796. Taking the square root, ? ≈ 400. Therefore, the correct answer is 400.