Question

If a + 5/3 = 7/4, then find the value of a

• A. 1/7
• B. 2/13
• C. 1/12
• D. 1/11

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1/12

According to Question,

$a+\frac{5}{3}=\frac{7}{4}$

$a=\frac{7}{4}-\frac{5}{3}$

$=\frac{(21-20)}{12}$

$= \frac{1}{12}$