Simplify 1¼ ÷ (2 ÷ ¼ of 28)
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A.
1 ( frac{3}{8}) -
B.
2 ( frac{3}{4}) -
C.
4 ( frac{3}{8}) -
D.
3 ( frac{1}{5})
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1¼ ÷ [ 2 ÷ ¼] of 28
Apply BODMAS rules
( frac{5}{4}) ÷ [ 2 ÷ ¼ × 28 ]
( frac{5}{4} ÷ frac{2}{7} )
( frac{5}{4} × frac{7}{2} )
( frac{35}{8})
= (4 frac{3}{8})
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