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Evaluate: 3 3/4 × 1 2/3 ÷ 1/2

  1. 3 1/8
  2. 4 1/2
  3. 6
  4. 12 1/2

Answer

D. 12 1/2

Solution

As improper fractions: 15/4 × 5/3 × 4/2 = 25/2 = 12 1/2.

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