Simplify 3/4 of (2 2/3 - 1 1/6).
A7/8
B1 1/4
C1 1/8CORRECT
D1 3/8
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Why the answer is C, and why the others tempt you.
2 2/3 - 1 1/6 = 16/6 - 7/6 = 9/6 = 3/2. Then 3/4 x 3/2 = 9/8 = 1 1/8.
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