Question

Matt says that 5- 1 1/4 with be more than 4, since 5 - 1 is 4

Answer 1

Explanation:

He is incorrect.

We are not only subtracting 1 from 5 but 1/4 also, so the result has to be less than 4.

5 - 1 1/4

= 5 - 1 -1/4

= 3 3/4.