SAT Math

Category - Number and Operations

What is the value of (3/2-2/3)÷(1 + 1/3)?
  1. 5/3
  2. 5/4
  3. 5/6
  4. 5/7
  5. 5/8
Explanation
Answer: E - The value of the expression is 5/8.

(3/2-2/3)÷(1 + 1/3) = (〖3/2〗^(×3)-〖2/3〗^(×2) )÷(〖1/1〗^(×3) + 1/3) = (9/6-4/6)÷(3/3 + 1/3) = 5/6÷4/3 = 5/6×3/4 = 5/8
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