JAMB Mathematics 2009 Objective — Question 3

Question 3 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2009 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Simplify 7 1/12 - 4 3/4 + 2 1/2

A. 4
B. 4 1/6
C. 4 5/6
D. 5 1/6Correct

Explanation

Converting to a common denominator of 12 and combining: 7(1/12) - 4(3/4) + 2(1/2) = 5 1/6.

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