Question

Evaluate 2(18.25) + 6(37.5 + 23.8).

a) 345.2
b) 372.3
c) 396.5
d) 421.8

Answer 1

To evaluate the expression 2(18.25) + 6(37.5 + 23.8), follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS). The result of 2(18.25) + 6(37.5 + 23.8) is 404.3. The correct answer is not provided among the options.

Step-by-step explanation:

To evaluate the expression 2(18.25) + 6(37.5 + 23.8), follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS):

2(18.25) + 6(37.5 + 23.8)

First, perform the operations inside the parentheses:

2 × 18.25 + 6 × (37.5 + 23.8)

36.5 + 6 × (61.3)

Next, multiply:

36.5 + 367.8

Finally, add:

404.3

Therefore, the correct answer is not provided among the options. The correct result is 404.3.