What is the value of [4/5 ÷ 5/8 - 7/5 + 2/15 of (3/2 ÷ 4/5)] ?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 13/100.
| Understanding/Application |
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[4/5 ÷ 5/8 - 7/5 + 2/15 of (3/2 ÷ 4/5)] = [(4/5) × (8/5) - (7/5) + (2/15) × {(3/2) × (5/4)] = [(32/25) - (7/5) + (2/15) × (15/8)] |
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= [{(32 - 35)/25} + (1/4)] = [(-3/25) + (1/4)] = (-12 + 25)/100 = 13/100 |