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WAEC Mathematics 2009 Question 1

Question 1

Fractions, Decimals and Approximation

Simplify: (3½ + 4⅓) ÷ (5/6 − 2/3)

  1. A.1¼
  2. B.8½
  3. C.35
  4. D.47
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (47)

Explanation

3½ + 4⅓ = 7 5/6 = 47/6 and 5/6 − 2/3 = 1/6. 47/6 ÷ 1/6 = 47.