Evaluate 2.5^2

Problem

2.5

Solution

1. Identify the operation as squaring a decimal number, which means multiplying the number by itself.

2.5×2.5

2. Convert the decimal to a fraction to simplify the calculation.

2.5=5/2

3. Apply the exponent to both the numerator and the denominator.

(5/2)2=5/2

4. Calculate the squares of the numerator and the denominator.

25/4

5. Convert the fraction back to a decimal by dividing 25 by 4.

25÷4=6.25

Final Answer

2.5=6.25

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