Question

The jogging track is 5/9 of a mile long. If Ashley jogged around it 4 times, how far did she run?

Answer 1

devide 5 by 9 and than multiply the answer by 4
(5/9)*4=....

Answer 2

You can also multiply first before dividing. Less math that way. :)

Answer 3

they have calculators for that...

Answer 4

lol. If you don't have a calculator on hand.

Answer 5

good point.. especially since I have a entrance exam where a calculator isn't allowed... so thank you, I hadn't thought of changing the order :P

Answer 6

i been done with that answer but thanks!