Question

What is the result of 2 1/4 ÷ 0.5?

• A. 4.25
• B. 4.5
• C. 4.75
• D. 5.25

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 4.5

Convert the mixed number first:

$2 \tfrac{1}{4} = \frac{9}{4}$

Now divide by 0.5:

$0.5 = \frac{1}{2}$

So,

$\frac{9}{4} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{9}{4} \times 2$
$= \frac{18}{4} = \frac{9}{2} = 4.5$

Final Answer: 4.5