Find the missing number (?) in the equation: (8/15) ÷ (1 1/3) × 3 × (?/4) = 1.5.

Explanation

First, rewrite the division as multiplication by the reciprocal: (8/15) × (3/4) × 3 × (?/4) = 1.5. Simplifying, we get 3 × (?/4) = 1.5 ÷ (8/15 × 3/4) = 1.5 ÷ (2/5) = 3 3/4. Solving for ?, we find ? = 3.