Question 8
Fractions, Decimals and ApproximationSimplify: 1½ + 2⅓ × ¾ − ½.
- A.−2⅓
- B.−2¼
- C.2⅛
- D.2¾
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (2¾)
Explanation
Multiply first: 7/3 × 3/4 = 7/4. Then 3/2 + 7/4 − 1/2 = (6 + 7 − 2)/4 = 11/4 = 2¾.
Simplify: 1½ + 2⅓ × ¾ − ½.
Answer: D (2¾)
Multiply first: 7/3 × 3/4 = 7/4. Then 3/2 + 7/4 − 1/2 = (6 + 7 − 2)/4 = 11/4 = 2¾.