Question

mary had 1 3/4 pound of blackberries. Mary's friend ate 3/4 of the blackberries. How many pounds of blackberries did Mary friend eat?

Answer 1

Shown in the explanation below,

Explanation

Mary had 1 3/4 pounds

Mary friend eat 3/4 blackberry which is

3/4. × 7/4 = 21/ 16 = 1 5/16