SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 51

SSC CGL - 24 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q51

The value of 3 15\frac{1}{5} ÷ 4 12\frac{1}{2} of  5 13\frac{1}{3} - 18\frac{1}{8} ÷ 12\frac{1}{2} of 14\frac{1}{4} +   14\frac{1}{4} (12÷18×14)(\dfrac{1}{2} \div\dfrac{1}{8} \times \dfrac{1}{4}) is :

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e.  -37/60 

⇒  3 15\frac{1}{5} ÷ 4 12\frac{1}{2} of  5 13\frac{1}{3} - 18\frac{1}{8} ÷ 12\frac{1}{2} of 14\frac{1}{4} +   14\frac{1}{4} (12÷18×14)(\dfrac{1}{2} \div\dfrac{1}{8} \times \dfrac{1}{4})

It can be written as,

⇒ 16/5 ÷ 9/2 of 16/3 - 1/8 ÷ 1/2 of 1/4 + 1/4 (1/2 ÷ 1/8 × 1/4).

⇒ 16/5 ÷ 24 - 1/8 ÷ 1/8 + 1/4

⇒ 16/5 ÷ 24 - 1 + 1/4

⇒ 2/15 - 3/4

= -37/60.