Question

What does 5 halves equal?

Answer 1

Answer: 2.5 or 2 1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

One way: 1/2 x 5 = 5/2

5/2 = 2 1/2 = 2.5

Another way: 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 = 5/2 = 2 1/2 = 2.5