Question 1
Fractions, Decimals and ApproximationSimplify (4¾ − 6¼)/(4⅕ of 1¼)
- A.−7⅞
- B.−2/7
- C.−10/21
- D.10/21
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (−2/7)
Explanation
The top is 4¾ − 6¼ = −3/2 and the bottom is 21/5 × 5/4 = 21/4. So −3/2 ÷ 21/4 = −3/2 × 4/21 = −2/7.