The correct option is A 994008
996 -4
998 -2
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994 / 8
1. Both the numbers are closer to 1000 (so take base = 1000).
2. 996 is 4 less than 1000 and 998 is 2 less than 1000.
3. (−4)× (−2)=8
4. 996 + (-2) OR 998 + (-4) = 994
5. Final answer = 994× 1000+8=994008