The value of - (5/2) + 3/2 ÷ 6 × 1/2 is equal to:
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e - (19/8).
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We will simplify the given by using the BODMAS rule - = - (5/2) + 3/2 ÷ 6 × 1/2 = [(-5/2) + {(3/2) ÷ 6} × 1/2] |
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= [ -5/2 + (1/4 × 1/2)] = [ -5/2 + 1/8] = (-20 + 1)/8 = -19/8 |