Simplify \(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{3}{4}\)
A
\(\frac{3}{4}\)
B
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
C
\(\frac{19}{12}\)
D
\(\frac{5}{4}\)
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{3}{4}\)
Using BODMAS
\(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{3}{4}\) = \(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4}\)
= \(\frac{2 + 1}{4}\) = \(\frac{3}{4}\)
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