Quantitative Aptitude • Number System & SimplificationEasy
What is 3/5 of 1/3 of 165?
A. 55
B. 82.5
C. 33✓ Correct Answer
D. 99
💡 Solution & Explanation
"Of" means multiply. First 1/3 of 165 = 165 × 1 ÷ 3 = 55. Then 3/5 of 55 = 33. You can also multiply the fractions first: 3/5 × 1/3 = 3/15, and 3/15 of 165 is 33.
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