250, and this is because of probability. Since half of the numbers are odd numbers, and half are even. It would be hard to determine, your probability would be 1/2. 1/2 of 500 is going to be 250.
To solve q+(-9)=12 we do the following.
q+(-9)=12
+9 +9
q=21
Giving us are end answer of q=21.
Hope this helps!=)
I got a different answer..
and i don't see it as one of your choices, also your question is confusing since you're repeating it .-.
But anyways i got