Evaluate 1 − (\(\frac{1}{5}\) x 1\(\frac{2}{3}\)) + (5 + 1\(\frac{2}{3}\))
A
4
B
3
C
\(\frac{22}{3}\)
D
3\(\frac{2}{3}\)
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
1 − (\(\frac{1}{5}\) x 1\(\frac{2}{3}\)) + (5 + 1\(\frac{2}{3}\))
1 − (\(\frac{1}{5}\) x \(\frac{5}{3}\)) + (5 + \(\frac{5}{3}\))
1 − \(\frac{1}{3}\) + \(\frac{20}{3}\)
= \(\frac{22}{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46367)