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Evaluate (5 × 1.6 − 2 × 1.4) ÷ 1.3.

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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