SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 54

SSC GD Constable (English) - 25th November 2021 Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q54

 0.2÷12of23−1×2÷20.2×2÷12of23−2of12÷14\frac{0.2\div\frac{1}{2} of\frac{2}{3}-1\times2\div2}{0.2\times2\div\frac{1}{2}of\frac{2}{3}-2of\frac{1}{2}\div\frac{1}{4}} On simplification, the given expression gives the result as:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 1/7.

Concept used:

BODMAS rule

Calculations:

⇒ [0.2 ÷ ((1/2) × (2/3)) - 1 × 1/2]/[0.2 × 2 ÷ (1/2 × 2/3) - (2 × 1/2) ÷ 1/4]

⇒ [0.2 ÷ (1/3) - 1]/[0.2 × 2 × 3 - 1 × 4]

⇒ (0.6 - 1)/(1.2 - 4)

⇒ -0.4/-2.8 = 1/7