Question

Derik ran 3/4 of a mile each way to and from school Monday through Friday.how far did run that week?

Answer 1

$$\dfrac{3}{4}\cdot2\cdot5=\dfrac{15}{2}(miles)=7\dfrac{1}{2}(miles)$$

Derik ran $\dfrac{15}{2}$ (or $7\dfrac{1}{2}$) miles that week.