Question 5
Fractions, Decimals and ApproximationSimplify 2¼/(4 ÷ ⅛ of 2⅔ × 3)
- A.1/16
- B.9/16
- C.3/16
- D.9/32
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (1/16)
Explanation
Work the bottom first: ⅛ of 2⅔ = ⅛ × 8/3 = ⅓. Then 4 ÷ ⅓ = 12 and 12 × 3 = 36. So 2¼ ÷ 36 = 9/4 × 1/36 = 1/16.