Multiplying mixed numbers
Episode 1 of 4
Aishah’s father
The question
Aishah’s mass is 38 1/4 kg. Her father is twice as heavy as her. What is her father’s mass? Express the answer as a mixed number.
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Answer
76 1/2 kg
The big idea
“Twice as heavy” means 2 of Aishah. Multiply the wholes, then the quarter, and simplify.
