Question

I have one half of a square and i want to divide it one eighth how many pieces would I have

Answer 1

You will have 4 pieces.

Step-by-step explanation

Suppose, the number of pieces is
`x`

As each piece must be
`(1)/(8)` of a square and you have initially
`(1)/(2)` of a square, so the equation will be.....

`(1)/(8)x= (1)/(2)\\ \\ x= (1)/(2)*8 = 4`

So, you will have 4 pieces.