Question 20
Fractions, Decimals and ApproximationSimplify: (2⅓ + 5/2 − 1)/(12 − 11¾)
- A.10⅔
- B.15⅓
- C.16¼
- D.17½
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (15⅓)
Explanation
The top is 7/3 + 5/2 − 1 = 23/6 and the bottom is ¼, so the value is 23/6 × 4 = 46/3 = 15⅓.