Which of the following is 3/8 divided by 5/8?
A. 10/9
B. 9/10
C. 3/5
D. 5/12
When dividing fractions, the division sign is changed into multiply sign and the first fraction is multiplied by the inverse of the second fraction.
Change division to multiply sign and find invers of 5/8. The inverse of a fraction is inverting the given fraction. The denominator becomes the numerator and the numerator becomes the denominator.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: If the trend below continues, which of the following is the best estimate of the average price of a home in 2016?
A. $155,000
B. $120,000
C. $125,000
D. $140,000
Answer Explanation
Looking at the given trend, it is observed that the price increases with years. From 2008 to 2012, the price is fairly constant but we expect it to be more than $130,000 in the year 2016. The expected price in 2016 is $140,000.
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Q #2: What is the area of a square that measures 3.1m on each side?
A. 12.4m2
B. 9.61m2
C. 6.2m2
D. 9.1m2
Answer Explanation
Here we are required to find the area of the square of sides 3.1 m. The square is a four-sided figure with each side equal and opposite sides making 90 degrees.
Area of the square =side*side
Side=3.1 m
Area of the square=3.1 m *3.1 m=9.61 m2
Note: 3.1 + 3.1 = 6.2 which is a wrong answer.
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Q #3: Which of the following values is the greatest?
A. 9/2
B. 10/3
C. 4.4
D. 4.25
Answer Explanation
We are given a mix of fractions and decimals and to compare the numbers, we convert the given decimals to fractions.
4.4 becomes 44/10
4.25 becomes 425/100
Now the set of fractions for comparison are: 9/2, 10/3, 44/10, and 425/100. The least common denominator for 2, 3 and 10 is 300. Then,
9/2*300=1350
10/3*300=1000
44/10*300=1320
425/10*300=1275
From the above products, 9/2 gives the greatest value when the fractions are compared with the least common denominator of the given denominators.
