Question

Each of 17 students will give a 1 1/2 minute speech in English class how long will it take to give the speeches

Answer 1

51/2, also known as 25 1/2

Explanation:

Each = Multiply.

If there's 17 students, they all give 1 1/2 minute speech, then you multiply to get the minutes of how long it will take.

1. Convert 1 1/2 to improper.

`17*(1*2+1)/(2)`

2. Simplify 1 × 2 = 2.

`17*(2+1)/(2)`

3. Simplify 2 + 1 = 3

`17*(3)/(2)`

4. Add it in one equation. (Since 17 = 17/1, it equals to 17*3/2, shown below)

`(17*3)/(2)`

5. Simplify 17 × 3 = 51.

`(51)/(2)`

Mixed Number =
`25(1)/(2)`

Answer 2

Mutiply 17 x 1.5
the answer is 25.5 minutes or 25 1/2