Simplify: \((2\frac{1}{6} - 1\frac{2}{3}) \div 2\frac{2}{3}\).
A
3/16
B
7/16
C
1 13/24
D
2 11/24
E
10 2/5
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\((2\frac{1}{6} - 1\frac{2}{3}) \div 2\frac{2}{3}\)
= \((\frac{13}{6} - \frac{5}{3}) \div \frac{8}{3}\)
= \(\frac{3}{6} \times \frac{3}{8}\)
= \(\frac{3}{16}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23793)