By how much does 7/(8/9) exceeds (7/8)/9 ?

• A. 7 7/9
• B. 6 7/9
• C. 5 7/9
• D. 8 7/9

Answer: (A)

Here, we have to find the value of 7/(8/9) - (7/8)/9.(7 x 9/8) - [(7/(8 x 9)]63/8 - 7/72[(63 x 9) - 7] / 72567 - 7/72 = 560/72 = 70/9 = 7 7/9.Hence, 7/(8/9) is greater than (7/8)/9 by 7 7/9.