Question

You have to read 10 1/2 pages for homework. So far you have read 1/3 of the assignment. How many pages did you read

Answer 1

Well, you have to read 10 1/2 pages and you have read 1/3 so ask your self...Self what is 1/3 of 10 1/2 pages. The key word of tells you to multiply the two numbers to find the answer. So $10\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{7}{2} = 3.5 pages$