JAMB Mathematics 1995 Question 6

Question 6

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Evaluate (81¾ − 27⅓)/(3 × 23)

  1. A.27
  2. B.1
  3. C.⅓
  4. D.⅛
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (1)

Explanation

81¾ = 33 = 27 and 27⅓ = 3, so the top is 24. The bottom is 3 × 8 = 24. 24/24 = 1.