Question

Write a word problem that you can solve by multiplying a mixed number by a whole number.Include a solution.

Answer 1

`6\ cups`

Explanation:

Problem

To make a cake, I need a cup and a half of sugar. How many cups of sugar will I need to make
`4` cakes?

we know that

To make
`1` cake is needed
`1(1)/(2)` cups of sugar

so

To find how sugar is needed multiply
`1(1)/(2)` by
`4`

Convert mixed number to an improper fraction first

`1(1)/(2)=(1*2+1)/(2)=(3)/(2)`

`4*(3)/(2)=6\ cups`