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Evaluate: (5/6) × (2/5) ÷ (1/2)

1. 1/6
2. 2/3
3. 4 1/6
4. 1 2/3

Answer

B. 2/3

Solution

Dividing by 1/2 means multiplying by 2/1: (5×2×2)/(6×5×1) = 2/3.

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