Civil Service Exam Reviewer · Basic Operations · hard

Evaluate: 1.5 × 3/4 + 0.75 ÷ 7/8

1. 2 1/7
2. 1 25/32
3. 1 55/56
4. 2 27/56

Answer

C. 1 55/56

Solution

1.5 × 3/4 = 1 1/8; 0.75 ÷ 7/8 = 6/7. Sum = 1 55/56.

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