SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 125

SSC CPO - 03 Oct 2023 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q125

If A+11+12+13A +\frac{1}{1 + \frac{1}{2 + \frac{1}{3}}} = 910\frac{9}{10}, then the value of A is:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 15\frac{1}{5}

Given that

A+11+12+13A +\frac{1}{1 + \frac{1}{2 + \frac{1}{3}}} = 910\frac{9}{10}

⇒ A+11+173A +\frac{1}{1 + \frac{1}{\frac{7}{3}}} = 910\frac{9}{10}

⇒ A+11+37A +\frac{1}{1 + \frac{3}{{7}}}= 910\frac{9}{10}

⇒ A+1107A +\frac{1}{\frac{10}{{7}}}= 910\frac{9}{10}

⇒ A+710A +\frac{7}{{10}}= 910\frac{9}{10}

⇒ A = 910\frac{9}{10} - 710\frac{7}{10}

⇒ A = 210\frac{2}{10} = 15\frac{1}{5}