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What is the value of the expression below?

(9.5 - 3 * (1/2)) / 0.5

A. 0.5
B. 5
C. 10 1
D. 9.5

User Sveatoslav
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Final answer:

The value of the expression (9.5 - 3 * (1/2)) / 0.5 is calculated to be 16 after performing the order of operations correctly. This result is not one of the options listed in the question.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the value of the expression (9.5 - 3 * (1/2)) / 0.5, follow these steps:

  1. Calculate the value inside the parentheses: 3 * (1/2) = 1.5.
  2. Subtract the result from step 1 from 9.5: 9.5 - 1.5 = 8.
  3. Now, divide the result from step 2 by 0.5: 8 / 0.5 = 16.

Therefore, the value of the expression is 16, which is not one of the provided options.

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