Evaluate \(\frac{\frac{1}{10}\times\frac{2}{3}+\frac{1}{4}}{\frac{\frac{1}{2}}{\frac{3}{5}}-\frac{1}{4}}\)
A
\(\frac{7}{12}\)
B
\(\frac{19}{35}\)
C
\(\frac{2}{25}\)
D
\(\frac{19}{60}\)
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Numerator:
\(\frac{1}{10}\cdot\frac{2}{3} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{15} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{4+15}{60} = \frac{19}{60}\)
Denominator:
\(\frac{\frac{1}{2}}{\frac{3}{5}} - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{2}\cdot\frac{5}{3} - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{5}{6} - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{10-3}{12} = \frac{7}{12}\)
Final:
\(\frac{19}{60} \div \frac{7}{12}\) = \(\frac{19}{60} \times \frac{12}{7}\) = \(\frac{19}{35}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #8212)