Question

The distances in a children’s traithlon are swimming 1/4 mile,running 3/4 mile,and biking 3/4 mile.What is the total length of the race?

A.7/12
B.1 1/2
C.1 3/4
D.2 1/4

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

1/4+3/4+3/4= 7/4

Now, we need to express as a mixed number.

7/4 = (4+3)/4 = (4/4) + (3/4) = 1 + 3/4 = 1 3/4

Answer C.