What is #((8*1.9) + (4*2.5) + 10.8) * 1.5#?

1 Answer
Apr 9, 2016

#54#

Explanation:

Work through the small parts first, and then fix them into the big equation

#8 * 1.9 = 15.2#

#4 * 2.5 = 10.0#

therefore,

#(8 * 1.9) + (4 * 2.5) + 10.8 = 36#

which is the whole of the brackets. Multiply that by #1.5# for the final answer,

#(36) * 1.5 = 54#