Question

Can someone tell me what 8 x 1 1/2 equals

Answer 1

8(11/2) It would make it easier to multiply if you made it

`(8)/(1) * (11)/(2)`
Then multiply across

`(8*11)/(1*2) = (88)/(2)`

Finally, simplify.

`(88/2)/(2/2) =88/2=44`
Final answer is 44

Answer 2

8 x 1 = 8
8 x 1/2 = 4
8+4 =12
therefore, 8 x 1 1/2 = 12