Question

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

Answer 1

4.5

Explanation:

(There are multiple ways to do this but I thought this was easier)

Vinny's rug is 3/4 as long as Marcus's 6 meter rug.

3/4 equals .75

.75 x 6 = 4.5

Answer 2

4.5 meters

Explanation:

6*.75=4.5

We need to multiply the 6 by 3/4 (.75) because it would be the same if it were 2 times as long, the only difference is that the answer will be smaller.