Work out .
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 3
- Step 1: Write as improper fractions: and .
- Step 2: Multiply: .
- Step 3: Simplify: .
Answer
3.
Why not the others: : This multiplies the whole numbers () and the fractions () separately. : This adds the two mixed numbers instead of multiplying them. : This flips the second fraction, so it divides instead of multiplying.
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