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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 44

SSC GD Constable (English) - 24 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q44

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Simplify the following.

18\frac{1}{8} - {15\frac{1}{5} + (1 - 0.6)}

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. −1940\frac{-19}{40}

Given that

 18\frac{1}{8} - {15\frac{1}{5} + (1 - 0.6)}

= (1/8) - {(1/5) + 0.4}

= (1/8) - (3/5)

= (5 - 24)/40

= - 19/40