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    Question

    Simplify: (0.72 ÷ 0.12) − (3/5 × 2.5) +

    7/8
    A 33/5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 43/8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 57/5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 63/4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    (0.72 ÷ 0.12) − (3/5 × 2.5) + 7/8 Solution: 0.72 ÷ 0.12 = (72/100) ÷ (12/100) = 72/12 = 6 3/5 × 2.5 = (3/5) × (25/10) = 75/50 = 3/2 = 1.5 Expression = 6 − 1.5 + 7/8 6 − 1.5 = 4.5 = 4 4/8 4 4/8 + 7/8 = 4 11/8 = 5 3/8 = 43/8 Answer: 43/8.

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