The easiest way, I think, is to convert the mixed number into an improper fraction, then multiply by 3.
3 1/2 = 7/2
7/2 · 3 = 21/2
now just change the improper fraction back to a mixed number by dividing and putting the remainder into fraction form
21/2 = 10 1/2
You could also multiply the whole number by 3 and the fraction by 3, ending up with 9 3/2, but then have to convert the improper fraction into a mixed number
3/2 = 1 1/2
then add the numbers together
9 + 1 1/2 = 10 1/2
either way works, whatever is easiest for you.
You will need 3.333.... cups of rice to make 10 servings of casserole.
<u><em>Explanation</em></u>
The recipe which makes 6 servings of casserole, needs 2 cups of rice.
Suppose, you need 
cups of rice for making 10 servings of casserole.
Now, the equation according to <u>the ratio of "cups of rice" to the "servings of casserole" </u>will be.....
So, you will need 3.333.... cups of rice to make 10 servings of casserole.
The answer would be 331 weeks rounded. Just divide.
Answer:
Expected pay winning $50= $0.585
Expected pay winning $25= $2.36
Expected pay for anything else= $-4.35
Expected returns=3.59
Expected value for one play= $(-1.41)
Do not play this game because you will lose $1.41
Step-by-step explanation:
Probability P(3 hearts) = (13/52)×(12/51)×(11/50) = 0.013
Probability P(3black)= (26/52)×(24/51)×(23/50) = 0.118
Probability P(drawing anything else)= 1 - 0.013 - 0.118= 0.869
Expected pay($50)= 0.013$(50-5)= $ 0.585
Expected pay($25)= 0.118(25-5)$ = $2.36
Expected pay for anything else= 0.869(0-5)$ =$(-4.347)
Expected value of one play=$ (0.585 + 2.353 -4.347) = -$1.41
c) Do not play the game.
