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WAEC Mathematics 1992 Question 2

Question 2

Fractions, Decimals and Approximation

Simplify (3/4 + 1/3) × 4⅓ ÷ 3¼

  1. A.1/3
  2. B.13/12
  3. C.10/9
  4. D.17/12
  5. E.13/9
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Answer: E (13/9)

Explanation

3/4 + 1/3 = 13/12. Then 13/12 × 13/3 = 169/36, and 169/36 ÷ 13/4 = 169/36 × 4/13 = 13/9.