WAEC Mathematics 2003 Question 11

Question 11

Fractions, Decimals and Approximation

Simplify (1 2/3)2 − (2/3)2

  1. A.2 1/3
  2. B.1 1/3
  3. C.1
  4. D.3/7
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (2 1/3)

Explanation

(5/3)2 − (2/3)2 = 25/9 − 4/9 = 21/9 = 2 1/3.