Simplify: (\(\frac{3}{4} - \frac{2}{3}\)) x 1\(\frac{1}{5}\)
A
\(\frac{1}{60}\)
B
\(\frac{5}{72}\)
C
\(\frac{1}{10}\)
D
1\(\frac{7}{10}\)
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(\(\frac{3}{4} - \frac{2}{3}\)) x 1\(\frac{1}{5}\)
= (\(\frac{9 - 8}{12} \times \frac{6}{5}\))
= \(\frac{1}{12} \times \frac{6}{5}\)
= \(\frac{1}{10}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46042)