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Q.

Ram walked 3 ×5/8 of the distance to reach school while Shalini walked 3 ×6/16 of the distance to reach school. Who is closer to school?

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a

Ram

b

Both are at same distance

c

insufficient information given

d

Shalini

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Given, 

Ram walked = 3 ×58

Shalini walked = 3×616

As we know these two fractions given are in the form of mixed fractions.

We have to convert them into simpler fractions. 

The distance which Ram walked is = 3 ×5/8 = 29/8 

The distance which Shalini walked is = 3 ×6/16 = 54/16

Since the simple fractions which we got are unlike fractions, we have to convert them into like fractions. 
As the GCF is 16 for both. we will get Ram = 58/16 and Shalini = 54/16.
Hence, Ram is closer to the school than Shalini is.

Hence, option A is the correct answer.

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