Question

Anita and Divya are preparing for their exam.
Anita says that
$3\times 5\frac{1}{5}=\frac{78}{5}$.
But, Divya says $3\times 5\frac{1}{5}=\frac{76}{5}.$
Who is right?

• A. Anita
• B. Divya
• C. None of them
• D. Cannot be determined

Answer 1

The correct option is A Anita

We will first convert mixed fraction into improper fraction.
$5\frac{1}{5}=\frac{5\times 5+1}{5}=\frac{26}{5}$

So, $3\times 5\frac{1}{5}=3\times \frac{26}{5}=\frac{78}{5}.$

Therefore, Anita is right.