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The answer is 15ab

Explanation:

Since (x + y)² = (x + y)(x + y) = x² + 2xy + y²

(3a + 2.5b)²

9a² + 2(3a)(2.5b) + 6.25b²

9a² + 15ab + 6.25b²

Hence, (3a + 2.5b)² = 9a² + 6.25b² + 15ab

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