Asked by Anonymous

Does increase in math mean multiply
Answered by HelpGirl101
Yes.
Answered by Writeacher
Increase can also mean addition!
Answered by Anonymous
so what is it?
Answered by Writeacher
Check your text -- the answers are always in your text, whether online or in print.
Answered by Anonymous
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
Answered by Anonymous
Ok ill check my text
Answered by Writeacher
You have two numbers. Add them!
Answered by Writeacher
https://www.mathsisfun.com/fractions_addition.html
Answered by Anonymous
I tried the problem but i didn't get any of the answers i got 14/10 wich would be something different
Answered by Damon
2 1/2 + 2/5 ?????

5/2 + 2/5

25/10 + 4/10 = 29/10 = 2 9/10
Answered by Writeacher
Another way is to change the fractions to decimals and see what happens.

2.5 + 0.4 = ?
Answered by Anonymous
Oh never mind i got 2 9/10 thanks for your hlep :)
Answered by Writeacher
=)

You're welcome.
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