Question

Hector replaced 1/3 of the buttons on his coat. If he replaced a total of 3 buttons , how many buttons are in all?

Answer 1

If 3 is 1/3, so 3 times 3 is 9.

Answer 2

1/3 is equal to 3, and 3 multiplied by 3 is 9. So your answer would be 9 buttons.