If one option used for the first number then the second number has one less, 9 options. Similarly, the third number has one less number of options than the second number, 8 options.
Convert the mixed fractions to a decimal. 2 1/4 is 2.25 1 2/4 is 1.5 2. Add them up. 3. 3.75 as a decimal or 3 3/4 as a mixed fraction or 15/4 as a improper fraction.