WAEC Mathematics 2016 Question 2

Question 2

Fractions, Decimals and Approximation

Simplify: (¾ − ⅔) × 1⅕.

  1. A.1/60
  2. B.5/72
  3. C.1/10
  4. D.17/10
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (1/10)

Explanation

¾ − ⅔ = 1/12, and 1/12 × 6/5 = 6/60 = 1/10.