Question

What is the value of 12.5 - 31/2 + 1 1/4?

A -20.25
B -17.25
C -17/4
D-7/4​

Answer 1

let us first cpnvert fraction to decimals for easy calculation

12.5 (remains same cauz its already in decimal form)

- 31/2 when divided gives = 15.5

11/4 when divided gives = 2.75

so 12.5 - 15.5 = -3

-3 + 2.75 = -20.25