Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with most appropriate word.

At this rate of intrest your money will grow ________.

  1. two time and a half

  2. two and a half times

  3. two half and a time

  4. two time and a halfs

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'two and a half times' follows the structure: [whole number] + 'and' + [fraction] + 'times.' The number phrase comes before 'times.' Saying 'two times and a half' is ungrammatical in English.