Post-UTME Mathematics 2017 Objective — Question 20
Question 20 of 50 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Mathematics 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Last week Mario walked 7 3/4 miles. This week he walked 15 5/6 miles. What is the difference between the distance he walked this week and the distance he walked last week?
- A. 8 miles
- B. 8 1/12 milesCorrect
- C. 8 1/2 miles
- D. 9 miles / E. 9 1/12 miles
Explanation
15 5/6 - 7 3/4 = (15-7) + (5/6-3/4) = 8 + 1/12 = 8 1/12 miles.
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