Explanation:

Alright, let's break this down step by step.

- First, look at the numbers in the expression:

(6.95 × 7.988) – (12.004 × v9.012) = ? – 10.895

- Let’s round a bit for simplicity:

- 6.95 ˜ 7

- 7.988 ˜ 8

- 12.004 ˜ 12

- v9.012 is very close to 3

- Now plug these quick values in:

(7 × 8) – (12 × 3) = ? – 10.895

56 – 36 = ? – 10.895

20 = ? – 10.895

- Add 10.895 to both sides to solve for ?:

20 + 10.895 = ?

30.895 ˜ 31

- The closest option to this is Option 3: 31

To summarize the options:

- Option 1: 40 (too high)

- Option 2: 45 (way off)

- Option 3: 31

- Option 4: 25 (a bit low)

- Option 5: 37 (a bit high)

What this really means: the quick math lines up perfectly with 31. You're in the right spot.