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WAEC Mathematics 2014 Question 1

Question 1

Fractions, Decimals and Approximation

Simplify: 10⅖ − 6⅔ + 3.

  1. A.6 4/15
  2. B.6 11/15
  3. C.7 4/15
  4. D.7 11/15
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (6 11/15)

Explanation

52/5 − 20/3 + 3 = (156 − 100 + 45)/15 = 101/15 = 6 11/15.