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JAMB Mathematics 1981 Question 43

Question 43

Fractions, Decimals and Approximation

The difference between 45/7 and 21/4 is greater than the sum of 1/14 and 11/2 by

  1. A.23/28
  2. B.24/28
  3. C.50/56
  4. D.27/28
  5. E.48/56.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (50/56)

Explanation

4 5/7 − 2 1/4 = 69/28 and 1/14 + 1½ = 44/28. The difference is 25/28 = 50/56.