Question 3
Fractions, Decimals and ApproximationSimplify (2 1/6 − 1 2/3) ÷ 2 2/3
- A.3/16
- B.7/16
- C.1 13/24
- D.2 11/24
- E.10 2/5
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (3/16)
Explanation
2 1/6 − 1 2/3 = 13/6 − 10/6 = 1/2. Then 1/2 ÷ 8/3 = 1/2 × 3/8 = 3/16.