Question

Dominick lives 1 3/4 miles from his school. His mother drives him half way there. How much farther does Dominick have to walk to school?

Answer 1

You basically have to do 1 3/4 times 1/2


`1 (3)/(4) * (1)/(2) = (7)/(4) * (1)/(2) = (7*1)/(4*2) = (7)/(8)\ \textless \ -answer`

Answer 2

`(7)/(8)` miles.

Explanation:

Distance between Dominick's house and his school is given as
`1(3)/(4)` miles or
`(7)/(4)` miles

His mother drives him half the way to school that means distance drivers by his mother =
`(1)/(2)` ×
`(7)/(4)` miles

=
`(7)/(8)` miles

Now remaining distance that Dominick has to walk

=
`(7)/(8)` miles

Therefore, Dominick has to walk
`(7)/(8)` miles.