Question

how can money help me write $1\frac{1}{2}$ as a decimal? think about $1\frac{1}{2}$ dollars. complete the equation. $1\frac{1}{2}$ dollars =? $1.20 $1.25 $1.50 $1.75

Explanation:

Step1: Convert the fraction to decimal

The mixed number is \(1\frac{1}{2}\). The fraction part \(\frac{1}{2}\) is equal to \(0.5\) because \(1\div2 = 0.5\).

Step2: Add the whole number

Add the whole number part (1) to the decimal part (0.5). So \(1 + 0.5=1.5\). In terms of money, \(1.5\) dollars is \(\$1.50\) (since \(0.5\) dollars is 50 cents).

Answer:

\(\$1.50\)