Question

2 1/2 times 5 please answer!!

Answer 1

12.5

(2 1/2) x 5 = 12.5

Answer 2

12.5

Explanation:

2 1/2 is the same as 5/2

(2*2 = 4 +1 = 5, so the mixed number 2 1/2 turns into 5/2)

so 5/2 * 5 = 5/2 * 5/1 = 25/2 = 12.5