Simplify 1¼ ÷ (2 ÷ ¼ of 28)

  • A 1 \( \frac{3}{8}\)
  • B 2 \( \frac{3}{4}\)
  • C 4 \( \frac{3}{8}\)
  • D 3 \( \frac{1}{5}\)
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The correct answer is C. 4 \( \frac{3}{8}\)

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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