Is the product of 8 x 5 1/2

Question

40 1/2 ?

Answer 1

No, it's 8(5 + 1/2) = 8*5 + 8 * 1/2 = 40 + 4 = 44

you did 8(5) + 1/2

another way:

5 1/2 = 11/2
8*11/2 = 88/2 = 44

Answer 2

Thank you I understand now : )