SOLUTION: I am to evaluate this problem [1/5 +(1/2)^3 - 3/10] x 5^2 I came up with the answer 2/13 - 3/10 x 25 Please help with this one.

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Question 277908: I am to evaluate this problem
[1/5 +(1/2)^3 - 3/10] x 5^2
I came up with the answer 2/13 - 3/10 x 25
Please help with this one.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
[1/5+(1/2)^3-3/10]*5^2
(0.2+0.125-.3)(25)
0.025*25=0.625=5/8