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Q · SimplificationHard · 45s
Simplify: (7/8 of 256) ÷ (2/3 of 96)
TopicSimplification
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyHard
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
Step-by-Step Solution
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Compute using BODMAS. (7/8 of 256) ÷ (2/3 of 96) = 3.5
Final Answer: Option B — 3.5