Question

multiply fractions by whole numbers: word problems wtt
the elephants at the franklin zoo are fed 5/12 of a barrel of corn each day. the buffalo are fed 3 times as much corn as the elephants. how many barrels of corn are the buffalo fed each day?
write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.
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Explanation:

Step1: Identify the elephant's daily corn

Elephants get $\frac{5}{12}$ barrels/day.

Step2: Calculate buffalo's corn

Buffalo get 3×elephants' amount: $3 \times \frac{5}{12} = \frac{15}{12}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{15}{12} = \frac{5}{4} = 1\frac{1}{4}$

Answer:

$\frac{5}{4}$ or $1\frac{1}{4}$