Question

A mother is 1 and 3/4 times as tall as her son. Her son is 3 feet tall. How tall is the mother?

Answer 1

Answer:

The mom is 5 feet 3 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1:  Make an equation

m = 1 3/4 * 3

Step 2:  Solve

m = (4/4+3/4) * 3

m = 7/4 * 3

m = 21/4

m = 5.25

m = 5 feet 3 inches

Answer:  The mom is 5 feet 3 inches

Answer 2

Answer:

5 and 1/4

Step-by-step explanation:

3 times 1.75 = 5.25