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Evaluate: 2.5 × 1/2 + 0.5 ÷ 5/8

  1. 2 4/5
  2. 1 9/16
  3. 2 1/20
  4. 2 11/20

Answer

C. 2 1/20

Solution

2.5 × 1/2 = 1 1/4; 0.5 ÷ 5/8 = 4/5. Sum = 2 1/20.

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