Simplification · Question 16 · Easy
Simplify: (1 2/3 ÷ 5/9) × 3/4
- 1 1/4
- 4
- 2 1/4
- 25/36
Answer and explanation
Answer: C. 2 1/4
Explanation: 1 2/3 = 5/3. Inside the brackets: 5/3 ÷ 5/9 = 5/3 × 9/5 = 3. Then 3 × 3/4 = 9/4 = 2 1/4.
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