Question

In $\frac{2}{3}p-2\frac{1}{2}=3\frac{1}{2}$, the value of p is

• A. -9
• B. 6
• C. 9
• D. 0

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

9

$\frac{2}{3}p-\frac{5}{2}=\frac{7}{2}$
$\frac{2}{3}p=\frac{7}{2}+\frac{5}{2}=\frac{12}{2}=6$
$2p=6\times 3$
$p=\frac{6\times 3}{2}=9$