Question

The dimensions of a 4−cm by the 4−cm rectangle are multiplied by 1/2 (as a fraction). How is the area of the rectangle affected?

The area is multiplied by ______. (Help please)

Answer 1

0.5 or 1/2 I do not know

Answer 2

1/2 is just saying 0.5

Explanation:

half of one is 0.5 or 1/2