Question : Simplify the following expression.
12 + 2.5 + (1.5 of 4) – 2.6
Option 1: 17.9
Option 2: 18.9
Option 3: 18.1
Option 4: 17.1
Correct Answer: 17.9
Solution :
12 + 2.5 + (1.5 of 4) – 2.6
= 12 + (6) - 0.1
= 18 - 0.1
= 17.9
Hence, the correct answer is 17.9.