1

Problem

Calculate the value of \$(8/3) div (6/7) div (8/9)\$.

2

Step

Given Fraction

\$8/3 div 6/7 div 8/9\$

3

Step

Turn the second and third fraction upside down (it becomes a reciprocal)

\$8/3 times 7/6 times 9/8\$

4

Step

Multiply the numerators and denominators of the improper fractions

\$(8 times 7 times 9)/(3 times 6 times 8)\$ ⇒ \$504/144\$

5

Step

Divide the fraction

504 ÷ 144

6

Step

Write the value of the quotient

3.5

7

Solution

Therefore, 3.5 is the decimal number that is needed.

8

Sumup

Please summarize steps

Choices

9

Choice-A

This is incorrect because the calculations clearly show the value simplifies to 3.5, not 1.6

Wrong 1.6

10

Choice-B

This is correct because the calculated result is 3.5

Correct 3.5

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Choice-C

This is incorrect because there is no step in the calculation where the result approximates 2.7

Wrong 2.7

12

Choice-D

This is incorrect as it is much larger than the actual value obtained through proper fraction arithmetic

Wrong 13.8

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Answer

Option

B

14

Sumup

Please summarize choices