Question

How many times longer is 3 1/2 to 2 1/2

Answer 1

1.4 times as long as 3 1/2

Answer 2

1.4 times as long

Explanation:

3 1/2 (convert to mixed number) --> 7/2

2 1/2 (convert to mixed number) --> 5/2

(7/2) / (5/2) --> 7/5 --> 1.4