Question

Jalen and his 2 brothers each ate 3/4 of a cupcake . How many cupcakes did they eat altogether?

A:2 cupcakes
B:2 1/4 cupcakes
C: 11/4 cupcakes
D:2 3/4 cupcakes

Answer 1

B: 2 1/4 cupcakes

Explanation:

They are three brothers:

`3((3)/(4) )=((3)(3))/(4) =(9)/(4)=2(1)/(4)`

Equivalent to:

2 and 1/4 cupcakes

Hope this helps

Answer 2

9/4 cupcakes or 2 and 1/4

Explanation:

3/4 times 3 or 3/1