Question

Evelyn bought 1 1/3 yards of material for a dress. She bought 1/6 of a yard more the next day. She thinks she has more than 2 yards of a fabric, but less than 2 1/2 yards.
Is Evelyn right? Why or why not?

Answer 1

she is wrong because 1and 1/3(2/6) + 1/6 = 1 and 3/6 or 1 and 1/2