SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 56

SSC CGL - 17 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q56

Simplify the following expression.

(716÷12 of 15)×45−13×58÷12+34(\frac{7}{16}÷\frac12 \ of \ \frac15)×\frac45-\frac13×\frac58÷\frac12+\frac34

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e ​​​​​​ 236\frac{23}{6}

⇒ (716÷12 of 15)×45−13×58÷12+34(\frac{7}{16}÷\frac12 \ of \ \frac15)×\frac45-\frac13×\frac58÷\frac12+\frac34

⇒ (716×10)×45−13×54+34(\frac{7}{16} \times 10)×\frac45-\frac13×\frac54+\frac34

⇒ (7016)×45−512+34(\frac{70}{16})×\frac45-\frac5{12}+\frac34

⇒ 72−512+34\frac{7}{2}-\frac5{12}+\frac34=  236\frac{23}{6}