WAEC Mathematics 2017 Question 3

Question 3

Fractions, Decimals and Approximation

Evaluate: (3¼ × 1⅗)/(11⅓ − 5⅓)

  1. A.14/15
  2. B.13/15
  3. C.⅘
  4. D.11/15
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (13/15)

Explanation

Numerator = 13/4 × 8/5 = 26/5; denominator = 6. 26/5 ÷ 6 = 26/30 = 13/15.