It is 1 and 1\2 oranges hope this helps!!
Method 1:
4(754)
=4(700+50+4)
=2800 + 200 + 16
=3000+16
=3016
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Method 2:
4(754)
=4(250+250+250+4)
=1000+1000+1000+16
=3016
8 1/2=17/2=8.5
24,700 divided by 8.5=2,905,8823
OR
24,700:17/2 =24,700x2/17=2,905,8823
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