Notice that 9=9/1; therefore,
[tex]9\times\frac{5}{8}=\frac{9}{1}\times\frac{5}{8}=\frac{9\cdot5}{1\cdot8}=\frac{45}{8}[/tex]
Simplifying the answer,
[tex]\Rightarrow9\times\frac{5}{8}=\frac{40+5}{8}=\frac{40}{8}+\frac{5}{8}=5+\frac{5}{8}[/tex]
As a mixed number, the answer is 5 5/8. Choose 5 in both options.
