Last year, Julia had already exercised 35 hours prior to May 1 . She then exercised \( \frac{1}{2} \) hour per day on so days during the rest of the year. Which of the following equations gives the total amount of hours, \( h \), Julia exercised last year if she exercised \( d \) days the rest of the year? ( \( 0 \leq d \leq 245 \) ) \( h=0.5 d \) \( h=0.5 d+35 \) \( h=35 d \) \( h=35 d+0.5 \)

Julia started the year with 35 hours of exercise. For the remaining days of the year, she exercised for half an hour each day. So to find the total hours she exercised last year, we need to add her initial 35 hours to her exercise time over the remaining days. If \( d \) is the number of days she exercised afterward, the total hours, \( h \), can be calculated with the equation \( h = 0.5d + 35 \). Thus, the correct choice is \( h = 0.5d + 35 \). Keep in mind that each half-hour adds up quickly, especially if you keep the momentum going!