Question

Karnataka cuts a length of ribbons into 4 equal pieces, each 1 1/4 feet long how long was the ribbon?

Answer 1

4 *  1 1/4 = 5 
Hope I helped ! :-)

Answer 2

To find answer to your question you have to multiply 1 1/4  by 5. to multiply a mixed number you first have to convert it into an improper fraction,

1 1/4= 5/4 

 multiply it by 5

5/4×5= 5

answer=5 
hope this helps...