Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
Since, according to associative property of multiplication,
a(bc) = (ab)c,
Where a, b and c are any real numbers,
Here, the given expression,
2 × ( 5 × 1.5 ),
By applying the associative property of multiplication,
( 2 × 5 ) × 1.5,
Hence, the appropriate expression in the first box is '(2×5)'
And, the appropriate number in the second box is '1.5'.
 
        
             
        
        
        
Check the picture below, notice those three quadrilaterals.
the square, is really a rectangle and is also a rhombus, but with right-angles and equal sides.
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
15.85%
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
Acres damaged (burned) = 6,500 acres
Acres in total forest = 41,000 acres
Hence the amount of damaged forest as a fraction of the total forest,
= 
 = 
expressed as percentage = 
 x 100% = 15.85%