Evaluate the expression: (1/4)^2 + 0.5 * 6

A 3.0625

B 3.125

C 3.25

D 3.5

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

First, evaluate the exponent: (1/4)^2 = 1/16 = 0.0625. Then, perform multiplication: 0.5 * 6 = 3. Finally, add: 0.0625 + 3 = 3.0625.

💡 Why is A) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Evaluate the expression: (1/4)^2 + 0.5 * 6" is Option A: 3.0625.

The other options — B) 3.125, C) 3.25, D) 3.5 — are incorrect for this GED Exam Prep question. As explained above: First, evaluate the exponent: (1/4)^2 = 1/16 = 0.0625. Then, perform multiplication: 0.5 * 6 = 3. Finally, add: 0.0625 + 3 = 3.0625.

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Evaluate the expression: (1/4)^2 + 0.5 * 6

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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