Question

Hector drove 185 miles to a business meeting. His business partner drove 5/4 of this distance to get to the same

meeting. How many miles did the business partner drive?

Answer 1

5/4 is equal to 125% so it would be 185(0.25)=46.25

46.25+185=231.25

The business partner drove 231.25 miles.

Answer 2

5/4 of 185..." of " means multiply
5/4(185) = 925/4 = 231 1/4 miles