The final result is 52.4, which is the target value.
The student's question involves evaluating an arithmetic expression to find a target value.
By following the order of operations, also known as PEDMAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction), we can solve the equation step by step.
The given expression 23 52 - 0.2 x 8 + 12 x 1/2 can be simplified as follows:
Calculate the exponent: 52 = 25.
Multiply 0.2 by 8: 0.2 x 8 = 1.6.
Multiply 12 by 1/2: 12 x 1/2 = 6.
Combine all values with the initial number 23: 23 + 25 - 1.6 + 6.
Add and subtract in order from left to right: (23 + 25) - 1.6 + 6 = 48 - 1.6 + 6 = 46.4 + 6 = 52.4.
The final result is 52.4, which is the target value.