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SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 74

SSC CGL - 13 Sep 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q74

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Simplify: (125+2.8)−135(1\frac{2}{5}+2.8)-1\frac{3}{5}

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 2.6.

(125+2.8)−135(1\frac{2}{5}+2.8)-1\frac{3}{5}

=(75+2.8)−85=(\frac{7}{5}+2.8)-\frac{8}{5}

= (1.4 + 2.8) - 1.6

= 4.2 - 1.6

= 2.6