Question

The smallest fraction, which should be added to the sum of2(1/2), 3(1/3), 4(1/4) and 5(1/5) to make the result a whole number, is

A 13/60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 1/4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 17/60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 43/60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Take only fractional parts and add them , 1/2 + 1/3 + 1/4 + 1/5 = 77/60 Nearest whole number will be 2, i.e 120/60 2 – 77/60 = 43/60 So, the answer would be option d) 43/60

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