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JAMB Mathematics 1998 Question 2

Question 2

Fractions, Decimals and Approximation

Evaluate (1/0.03 ÷ 1/0.024)−1 correct to 2 decimal places.

  1. A.3.76
  2. B.1.25
  3. C.0.94
  4. D.0.75
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Answer: B (1.25)

Explanation

1/0.03 ÷ 1/0.024 = 0.024/0.03 = 0.8. Its reciprocal is 1/0.8 = 1.25.