Simplify \(6\frac{1}{12} − 2 ¾ + 1 ½ \)
A
\( 3 \frac{5}{6}\)
B
\( 4 \frac{5}{6}\)
C
\( 2 \frac{1}{6}\)
D
\( \frac{1}{3} \)
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
6½ − 2¾ + 1½
73/12 − 11/4 + 3/2
[(73 − 33 + 18) ÷ (12)]
58/12
29/6
\( 4\frac{5}{6}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40728)