Question

Janet bought 2 1/2 yards of fabric. She used 3/4 of the fabric to make a pillow. How much of the fabric did she use? Pls show me how i get the answer

Answer 1

Answer:

1 3/4 yards of fabric used.

Step-by-step explanation:

Janet starts with 2 1/2 yards of fabric. If she uses up 3/4 of the fabric that means 3/4 * (2 1/2) which yields 1 3/4 yards used.

(Think of the word 'of' in a word problem as a signal for multiplication)