Question

what is the value of the expression?
$-\frac{1}{4}(-5.2 cdot 1.5)$
a. $-8.05$
b. $12.5$
c. $31.2$
d. $1.95$

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the product inside the parentheses

First, we need to find the value of \(-5.2 \cdot 1.5\). Multiplying these two numbers: \(-5.2 \times 1.5 = -7.8\)

Step2: Multiply by \(-\frac{1}{4}\)

Now, we take the result from Step 1 and multiply it by \(-\frac{1}{4}\). So we have \(-\frac{1}{4} \times (-7.8)\). When we multiply two negative numbers, the result is positive. And \(\frac{7.8}{4} = 1.95\)

Answer:

D. 1.95