Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: 4
Explanation:
Problem restatement
Compute the value of a linear combination of decimals divided by 1.3.
Step-by-Step calculation
Numerator = 5×1.6 − 2×1.4 = 8.0 − 2.8 = 5.2Quotient = 5.2 ÷ 1.3 = 4
Common pitfalls
Arithmetic slips with decimals or dividing by 1.3 incorrectly.
Final Answer
4
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