Question

jade hiked 1 1/4 mile on the trail. Gretta hiked 1 1/2 times as far on the trail as Jade. How far did Gretta hike on the trail?

Answer 1

Jade = 1 1/4 miles
Gretta = (1 1/2)(1 1/4)
Gretta = (3/2)(5/4)
Gretta = 15/8 mile OR 1 7/8 mile

Answer 2

1 1/4 * 1 1/2 = 1.875 miles