Under typical conditions, 1 (1)/(2) feet of snow will melt in 2 inches of water. How many inches of water will it take to melt 1 (3)/(4) feet of snow?

Question

Under typical conditions, 1
`(1)/(2)` feet of snow will melt in 2 inches of water. How many inches of water will it take to melt 1
`(3)/(4)` feet of snow?

Answer 1

2
`(1)/(3)`inches

Explanation:

First, I would try to get the mixed numbers into improper fractions. Then, I try to make them have the same denominator so it is easier.

1
`(1)/(2)`feet --- 2 inches

`(3)/(2)`feet --- 2 inches

`(6)/(4)`feet --- 2 inches

1
`(3)/(4)`feet --- ? inches

`(7)/(4)`feet --- ? inches

`(7)/(4)`feet ---
`(7)/(6)` × 2 inches

= 2
`(1)/(3)`inches