What is the value of the expression? 8 and 1 half minus 2 plus 4 and 3 fourths

Convert the mixed numbers to decimals: 8 and 1 half is 8.5, and 4 and 3 fourths is 4.75. Then calculate from left to right: 8.5 − 2 + 4.75 = 6.5 + 4.75 = 11.25. Since 11.25 is 11 and 1 fourth, the answer is A, 11 and 1 fourth.

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