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BECE Mathematics 2024 Objective — Question 7

Question 7 of 120 from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Mathematics 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Simplify 5 1/4 - (1 2/3 - 1/2).

A. 2 1/12
B. 2 1/6
C. 4 1/12Correct
D. 4 1/6
E. 6 1/12

Explanation

1 2/3 - 1/2 = 7/6; 21/4 - 7/6 = 63/12 - 14/12 = 49/12 = 4 1/12.

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