Question

Which statement describes the product of the expression 5 x 1/2?A, It is less than 1/2B. It is greater than %. C. It is between 5 and 6. D. It is between 1/2 and 5.

Answer 1

we have the expression

$5\cdot\frac{1}{2}=\frac{5}{2}$

so

Verify each statement

A, It is less than 1/2 -----> is not true

B. It is greater than 5 ----> is not true

C. It is between 5 and 6 ----> is not true

D. It is between 1/2 and 5 ----> is true

because

1/2 < 5/2 < 5

therefore

The answer is option D