Question

1/3 b = 5/4 . Which of the following equals b in this equation? A. 2 2/5 B. 1 1/8 C. 2/5 D. 1/4​

Answer 1

15/4

Explanation:

Ok so the equation we have is:

`(1)/(3) b = (5)/(4)`

Now we can multiply both sides by 3

`1b = 15/4`

`(15)/(4)`

Answer 2

Explanation:

Multiplying both sides of this equation by 3/1 will isolate b:

(3/1)(1/3)b = (3/1)(5/4) = 15/4 or 3 3/4.