SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 15

SSC MTS - 04 May 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q15

The value of (15)+[114−12]×(25)\left(\frac{1}{5}\right) + \left[1 \frac{1}{4}-\frac{1}{2}\right]\times \left(\frac{2}{5}\right) lies between:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 0.2 and 0.6.

⇒ (1/5) + [5/4 - 1/2] × 2/5

⇒ (1/5) + (3/4) × 2/5

⇒ (1/5) + 3/10

⇒ 1/2 = 0.5

Hence, the value 0.5 lies between 0.2 and 0.6.