Question

Marcus bought a rug that is 6 meters long. Vinny bought a rug that is 3/4 as long Marcus's rug. How long is Vinny's rug?

Answer 1

4 1/2 meters long. 6/4= 1.5 1.5x3= 4 1/2

Answer 2

4 1/2 meters long

Explanation:

Multiply the length of the rug by the fraction

6 * 3/4 = 18/4

Change the improper fraction to a mixed number

4 goes into 18 4 times with 2 left over

4 2/4

4 1/2 meters long