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What is the value of the expression: 3. (5 1/4)

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we have


3\cdot5(1)/(4)

step 1

Convert mixed number to an improper fraction

5 1/4=5+1/4=21/4

substitute


3\cdot(21)/(4)=(63)/(4)

Convert to mixed number

63/4=60/4+3/4=15+3/4=15 3/4

therefore

the answer is

15 3/4

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