What is the value of (2_1/2)(2_1/2)

Step-by-step explanation:

2 1/2 * 2 1/2  

convert to improper fractions  

( + ) * ( + )

add the fractions up

*

multiply the tops and the bottoms.. the numerator (tops)  , and the denominator (bottoms)

this is still an improper fraction ( numerator larger than denominator)

divide 4 into 25... it can go 6 times.... to make 24 so subtract 24 from 25

6   (that's your answer)

hi,

you half the rectangle that you ae asking about so then you would see the scale factor of 1/2 the one u have selected, the one on top is half.

hope this !