WAEC Mathematics 2018 Question 5

Question 5

Fractions, Decimals and Approximation

Simplify: 2¼ × 3½ ÷ 4⅜.

  1. A.5/9
  2. B.1⅕
  3. C.1¼
  4. D.1⅘
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (1⅘)

Explanation

9/4 × 7/2 × 8/35 = 504/280 = 9/5 = 1⅘.