WAEC Mathematics 1997 Question 28

Question 28

Fractions, Decimals and Approximation

Divide 3̄.6721 by 4

  1. A.0.9180
  2. B.1̄.4180
  3. C.1.1680
  4. D.1̄.1680
  5. E.1.9180.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (1̄.4180)

Explanation

Write 3̄.6721 as 4̄ + 1.6721. Dividing by 4 gives 1̄ + 0.4180 = 1̄.4180.