Question

The rational number 3.78 is increased by 1/5 then 9/4 is substracted from the result.what is the new rational number obtained?

Answer 1

The rational Number=3.78
=378/100

when increased by 1/5....

378/100 + 1/5
=378/100 + 20/100
=398/100

when 9/4 is subtracted..

398/100 - 9/4
=378/100 -225/100
=153/100
=1.53

Answer 2

1.53 IS THE CORRECT ANSWER