Evaluate the following expression if b = 114.

Question

1/2 b + 58 x 2

Answer 1

To evaluate the expression \( \frac{1}{2} b + 58 \times 2 \) with \( b = 114 \), we will first substitute the value of \( b \) into the expression:

1. Substitute \( b = 114 \): \[ \frac{1}{2} \times 114 + 58 \times 2 \]

2. Calculate \( \frac{1}{2} \times 114 \): \[ \frac{1}{2} \times 114 = 57 \]

3. Calculate \( 58 \times 2 \): \[ 58 \times 2 = 116 \]

4. Now, add the two results together: \[ 57 + 116 = 173 \]

Therefore, the value of the expression is \( \boxed{173} \).