Simplify : 8 + 3 - (5/2 × 1/3) of 12/5 + 4/3 × 3/8
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 9.5
8 + 3 - (5/2 × 1/3) of 12/5 + 4/3 × 3/8
⇒ 8 + 3 - 5/6 of 12/5 + 4/3 × 3/8
⇒ 8 + 3 - 2 + 4/3 × 3/8
⇒ 8 + 3 - 2 + 1/2
⇒ 9 + 1/2 = 9.5.