Answer:
3 1/3 signs
Explanation:
A construction company is setting up signs on 2 1/2 miles of road the company places a sign every 3/4 of a mile which model represents How many signs the company will place on the road ?
From the above question:
3/4 miles = 1 sign
2 1/2 miles = x
Cross Multiply
3/4 miles × x = 2 1/2 miles × 1
x = 2 1/2 miles × 1/3/4 miles
x = 5/2 miles ÷ 3/4 miles
x = 5/2 miles × 4/3 miles
x = 10/3 signs
x = 3 1/3 signs
Therefore, the company will place 3 1/3 signs on the road.