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I need help I’ve been stuck on this problem for like 40 minutes already!!!

I need help I’ve been stuck on this problem for like 40 minutes already!!!-example-1

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Answer is

✅ 12 + 0.25 * 12
Multiply 0.25 * 12 then add 12 = 15

✅ 12 (1 + 0.25)
distribute multiply this expression
12 + 3 = 15

✅ 12 * 1.25 = 15
Multiply for this answer

❌ 12 * 0.25
nope, equals 3

❌ 12 + 0.25
Nope, equals 12.25


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