Question 1
Fractions, Decimals and ApproximationSimplify
1½/(2 ÷ 1/4 of 32)
- A.3/256
- B.3/32
- C.6
- D.85
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (6)
Explanation
"Of" comes first: 1/4 of 32 = 8. Then 2 ÷ 8 = 1/4, and 1½ ÷ 1/4 = 3/2 × 4 = 6.
Simplify
1½/(2 ÷ 1/4 of 32)
Answer: C (6)
"Of" comes first: 1/4 of 32 = 8. Then 2 ÷ 8 = 1/4, and 1½ ÷ 1/4 = 3/2 × 4 = 6.