Evaluate \((\frac{6}{0.32} \div \frac{2}{0.084})^{-1}\) correct to 1 decimal place.
A
1.3
B
2.5
C
4.6
D
3.2
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\((\frac{6}{0.32} \div \frac{2}{0.084})^{-1}\)
= \((\frac{600}{32} \div \frac{2000}{84})^{-1}\)
= \((\frac{600}{32} \times \frac{84}{2000})^{-1}\)
= \((\frac{63}{80})^{-1}\)
= \(\frac{80}{63}\)
= 1.3 (to 1 decimal place)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #55085)