The product of 3 and 3 1/4 is 9 ¾. Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction (13/4) and then multiply by 3 to get the result (39/4), which simplifies to 9 ¾.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks about the product of the numbers 3 and 3 1/4. To calculate this, convert the mixed number 3 1/4 into an improper fraction. This is done by multiplying the whole number (3) by the denominator of the fraction (4) and adding the numerator of the fraction (1), resulting in 13/4. Now, multiply this improper fraction by 3.
The multiplication process is as follows:
3 x ⅔ = 3 x ⁄13/4
= (3 x 13) / 4
= 39 / 4
= 9 ¾
So, three times three and one fourth is 9 ¾.