Final answer:
To multiply 1/2 inch and 1 inch, multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators. The product is 1/2 square inches.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question is asking for the product of 1/2 inch and 1 inch.
To multiply these fractions, you simply multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators.
In this case, the product is 1/2 inch times 1 inch equals 1/2 square inches.