Explanation:

Let's solve the equation step by step:

- Calculate 15% of 450:

- \(15\% \, \text{of} \, 450 = 0.15 \times 450 = 67.5\)

- Calculate 17 multiplied by 5.5:

- \(17 \times 5.5 = 93.5\)

- Add the results:

- \(67.5 + 93.5 = 161\)

Evaluate the Options:

- Option 1: 144

- This is less than 161.

- Option 2: 174

- This is more than 161.

- Option 3: 161

- This matches our result.

- Option 4: 165

- This is more than 161.

- Option 5: 147

- This is less than 161.

- Given your answer is option 3 - 161, .