Question

Find the value of $b$, if it is given that

$3\frac{b}{4}=\frac{15}{4}$ .

• A. 2
• B. 1
• C. 3
• D. 4

Answer 1

The correct option is C 3

$3\frac{b}{4}$ is a mixed fraction and $\frac{15}{4}$ is an improper fraction.

Let's first convert the improper fraction to mixed fraction.

So, $\frac{15}{4}=\frac{12+3}{4}=\frac{4\times 3+3}{4}=3\frac{3}{4}$

On comparing $3\frac{b}{4}$ and $3\frac{3}{4}$, we get

b = 3