6 of 5/8 / 5/8 - 1/8 = ______?
Correct answer: D. 5 7/8
- A. 6 1/8
- B. 5 3/4
- C. 6 3/4
- D. 5 7/8
Explanation
Interpreting the expression as 6 x 5/8 ÷ 5/8 - 1/8, first 6 x 5/8 = 30/8. Dividing by 5/8 gives (30/8) x (8/5) = 6, and 6 - 1/8 = 5 7/8. The likely trap is 6 1/8, which adds 1/8 instead of subtracting it.
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