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UPPSC 2009 GS-I Aptitude & Reasoning
Question

The value of 2 /3 * 5 /6 + 4/9 - 3/4 + 2/9 * 5/9 % 2/9 will be:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 29/36

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “29/36”.

Therefore, the correct option is (4) : 29/36

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