Question

Please answer the question.

Answer 1

None of the answers seem right.

Explanation:

First you would subtract 1.5 from 3.5 and get 1.5. Then you would multiply 4 by 1.5 and get 6. Then you would subtract 1/2 from 6 and you should get 5 1/2

Answer 2

C. 7 1/2

Explanation:

Do the parentheses first.

4(3.5 - 1.5) - 1/2 =

Do the parentheses first.

= 4(2) - 1/2

Now do the multiplication.

= 8 - 1/2

Finally, do the subtraction.

= 7 1/2

Answer: C. 7 1/2