Multiply the denominator by the whole number, then add the numerator. That's your top number...numerator stays the same. Easiest way I learned it.
2 4/5 = 5*2=10+4=14
Answer= 14/5 (Example)
22 feet of cabinet are made by using the equation 441 = 18n + 45
<em>100 people of all ages.</em> If they pick any number of people at the city park, that's considered a bias, because what if the typical city park goers are in their 20s-30s? what if they're made up of ONLY dog owners? these are irrelevant details that shadow away from the true, useful, unbiased results.
Secondly, if they choose a smaller amount of people, they'll get a smaller number of responses, which could lead their study astray.