Question

Math Problem Attached (11 points)

Answer 1

`1(1)/(4)` kilograms of oranges left

Explanation:

1) We know that originally Jameson had
`3(1)/(2)` kilograms of oranges, then he gave
`2\frac{1}4}` away. So let's subtract and set up this equation to find out how many kilograms of oranges he has now:

`3(1)/(2) - 2(1)/(4)`

2) Then convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions:

`(7)/(2) - (9)/(4)`

3) Next, let's change
`(7)/(2)` so that its denominator is 4 by multiplying it by
`(2)/(2)`. This should give us
`(14)/(4)` as our result, and so our equation now looks like this. Continue to simplify.

`(14)/(4) - (9)/(4)`

`(5)/(4)`

4) Then convert
`(5)/(4)` to a mixed fraction and that is our answer:

`1(1)/(4)`

If you have any questions about how or why I did things, please don't hesitate to ask!

Answer 2

Jameson has 1.5 oranges left.