Question

An expression is shown. 1 12 (14.4 + 18) + 2.75 Part B Find the value of the expression. Show or explain your work. Enter your answer and your work or explanation in the box provided.

Answer 1

Answer: 5.45

Given the following expression

`\begin{gathered} (1)/(12)(14.4\text{ + 18) + 2.75} \\ \text{Firstly, we n}eed\text{ to solve the parenthesis} \\ =\text{ }(1)/(12)(32.4)\text{ + 2.75} \\ \text{Secondly, multiply the fraction by the value inside the parenthesis} \\ =(1)/(12)\text{ x }32.4\text{ + 2.75} \\ =\text{ }(32.4)/(12)\text{ + 2.75} \\ =\text{ 2.7 + 2.75} \\ =\text{ 5.45} \end{gathered}`