Question

If a = 1/2, then a^2=
(A) -1
(B) 4
(C) 0
(D) 1

Answer 1

1/4

Explanation:

a^2

Let a= 1/2

(1/2)^2

(1/4)

Answer 2

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`\mathsf{a^2}\\\\\mathsf{= \ ((1)/(2))^2}\\\\\mathsf{= \ (1)/(2)*(1)/(2)}\\\\\mathsf{= \ (1*1)/(2*2)}\\\\\mathsf{= \ \bf (1)/(4)}`

`\boxed{\boxed{\large\textsf{Therefore, the ANSWER is: }\boxed{\mathsf{\bf (1)/(4)}}}}\huge\checkmark`

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