Chapter SH, Problem 7.20E

To determine

To evaluate:

The value of the given number.

Answer to Problem 7.20E

The value of given operation is $\frac{13}{4}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The order of operation

  $6\frac{1}{2}÷\frac{1}{4}$

Concept used:

Product means the answer to a multiplication problem.

Quotient means a result obtained by dividing one quantity by another.

Calculation:

The order of operation

  $\begin{array}{l}=6\frac{1}{2}÷\frac{1}{4}\\ =\frac{13}{2}\times \frac{1}{4}\\ =\frac{13}{4}\end{array}$

Therefore,

The value of given operation is $\frac{13}{4}$ .