Natasha spent 1 1/2 hours on the beach. She fell asleep for 3/4 of the time.How many hours was Natasha asleep on the beach?

Question

Whats the answer and how do you solve it?

 

Answer 1

3/4 of 1 1/2 hours implies multiplication - change mixed number to an improper fraction

 

3/4 × 3/2

 

(3×3)/(4×2)

 

9/8  change improper fraction into mixed number

 

1 1/8

 

Natasha was asleep for 1 and 1/8 hours.

 

check (with decimals):

0.75 × 1.5 = 1.125 = 1 and 1/8