Question

What is 3 3/4 divided by 1 1/2?
a. 1 1/2
b. 2 1/2
c. 3 1/2
d. 4 1/2

Answer 1

It is 2.5 but that would be 1 1/2.

Explanation:

Hope that helps!

Answer 2

B.
`2(1)/(2)`

Explanation:

1. 
   `3(3)/(4) = (15)/(4)`
2. 
   `1(1)/(2) = (3)/(2)`
3. Re-write the expression: 15/4 ÷ 3/2
4. 15/4 ÷ 3/2 = 15/4 × 2/3
5. 15/4 × 2/3 = 30/12
6. 30/12 = 2.5
7. 2.5 =
   `2(1)/(2)`

I hope this helps!