Question

The city plans to extend the Wildflower Tral to make it 2 ½ times its current length in the next 5 years. How long will the Wildflower Trail be at the end of 5 years?

Answer 1

Answer: 5¹⁵/₁₆

Explanation:

The Wildflower Trail is currently 2³/₈ miles long.

If the city will extend it by 2¹/₂ in 5 years, the length in five years will be;

= 2³/₈ * 2¹/₂

= 19/8 * 5/2

= 95/16

= 5¹⁵/₁₆