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Evaluate: 0.5 × 1/2 + 0.75 ÷ 3/8

  1. 2 1/4
  2. 2 2/3
  3. 17/32
  4. 2 3/4

Answer

A. 2 1/4

Solution

0.5 × 1/2 = 1/4; 0.75 ÷ 3/8 = 2. Sum = 2 1/4.

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