Question 46
Fractions, Decimals and ApproximationSimplify 1 + 2/(3 − 4/(5 + 6/7))
- A.177/95
- B.3/10
- C.233/151
- D.7/95
- E.17/10.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (177/95)
Explanation
Work from the bottom: 5 + 6/7 = 41/7, 4 ÷ 41/7 = 28/41, 3 − 28/41 = 95/41, 2 ÷ 95/41 = 82/95, and 1 + 82/95 = 177/95.