Does increase in math mean multiply

Answer 1

Yes.

Answer 2

Increase can also mean addition!

Answer 3

so what is it?

Answer 4

Check your text -- the answers are always in your text, whether online or in print.

Answer 5

The problem is If Fran's recipe calls for 2 1/2 cups of sugar and she increases it by 2/5 of a cup how much sugar does she use?

2 2/10
2 3/7
2 4/9
2 9/10

Answer 6

Ok ill check my text

Answer 7

You have two numbers. Add them!

Answer 8

https://www.mathsisfun.com/fractions_addition.html

Answer 9

I tried the problem but i didn't get any of the answers i got 14/10 wich would be something different

Answer 10

2 1/2 + 2/5 ?????

5/2 + 2/5

25/10 + 4/10 = 29/10 = 2 9/10

Answer 11

Another way is to change the fractions to decimals and see what happens.

2.5 + 0.4 = ?

Answer 12

Oh never mind i got 2 9/10 thanks for your hlep :)

Answer 13

=)

You're welcome.