Find (\(\frac{1}{0.06} \div \frac{1}{0.042}\))\(^{-1}\)
A
1.43
B
1.53
C
3.14
D
4.42
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\((\frac{1}{0.06} \div \frac{1}{0.042})^{-1}\)
= \((\frac{100}{6} \div \frac{1000}{42})^{-1}\)
= \((\frac{100}{6} \times \frac{42}{1000})^{-1}\)
= \((\frac{7}{10})^{-1}\)
= \(\frac{10}{7}\)
= 1.4285 \(\approxeq\) 1.43.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #5904)