The value of 998 2/17+998 3/17+998 5/17+998 8/17 +998 16/17 is · ABC26GN1080

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Simplification · Exam: I.A.M. 2007

The value of $998 \frac{2}{17}+998 \frac{3}{17}+998 \frac{5}{17}+998 \frac{8}{17}$ $+998 \frac{16}{17}$ is

(a)4990

(b)4992

(c)9998

(d)10000

Answer

Answer (as printed): B

Explanation

Given exp. $=(998 \times 5)+\left(\frac{2}{17}+\frac{3}{17}+\frac{5}{17}+\frac{8}{17}+\frac{16}{17}\right)$ $$=4990+\frac{34}{17}=4990+2=4992 .$$

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