1. Simplify and choose the correct answer: (-4/5) × (3/16) ÷ (−9/4).
Answer: 1/2
A
−1/2
B
1/2
C
−1/3
D
1/4
Detailed Explanation
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Multiplication and division of fractions are performed left to right; simplify by multiplying by reciprocals. The two negative signs produce a positive result, and the expression reduces to 1/2.
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is Sri Lanka’s legislative capital; Colombo remains its largest city and major commercial centre. The paper’s keyed option is Colombo.