Answer:
C. 7 1/2
Step-by-step explanation:
Do the parentheses first.
4(3.5 - 1.5) - 1/2 =
= 4(2) - 1/2
Now do the multiplication.
= 8 - 1/2
Finally, do the subtraction.
= 7 1/2
Answer: C. 7 1/2
None of the answers seem right.
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
