2016 · Q100
If x + 1/(1 + 1/(2 + 1/3)) = 2, then what is x equal to?
Elementary MathematicsNumber System
- A7/0
- B13/10
- C11/10
- D17/10
Explanation
Working from the innermost fraction: 1/(2+1/3) = 3/7, then 1+3/7 = 10/7, then 1/(10/7) = 7/10. So x+7/10 = 2 gives x = 13/10 (option B).