Question

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

Answer 1

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