Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Entry Exam
5 ?é?¢ divided by 2 ?é?¢ =
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Correct Answer: B (2 1/5)
Rationale: Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions: 5 ?¢ = 11/2, 2 ?¢ = 5/2. Perform division: (11/2) ?À (5/2) = 11/2 x 2/5 = 22/10 = 2 2/10 = 2 1/5.
Summary:
A: Incorrect, as it is equivalent to 2 3/4.
C: Incorrect, as it is a whole number and doesn't represent the result of the division.
D: Incorrect, as it is the initial divisor, not the result of the division.
Rationale: Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions: 5 ?¢ = 11/2, 2 ?¢ = 5/2. Perform division: (11/2) ?À (5/2) = 11/2 x 2/5 = 22/10 = 2 2/10 = 2 1/5.
Summary:
A: Incorrect, as it is equivalent to 2 3/4.
C: Incorrect, as it is a whole number and doesn't represent the result of the division.
D: Incorrect, as it is the initial divisor, not the result of the division.