Question

If $3\frac{a}{5}$ is a mixed fraction, then $a$ can be

• A. 1
• B. 3
• C. 7
• D. 9

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A

1

B

3

A mixed fraction consists of an integer and a proper fraction.

Here, the fractional part is $\frac{a}{5}$ and this is a proper fraction.

Hence $a$ must be less than or equal to $5$.

Therefore among the given options, $a$ can be 1 or 3.

Hence both option (a) and option (b) are correct.