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True or false, 6 divided by 1/2 is larger than 6 1/2​

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Answer:

True

Explanation:

6 divided by 1/2 = 12

You cannot divide a number by a fraction, so you must multiply by the reciprocal, or the opposite. The reciprocal of 1/2 is 2/1, or 2. 6*2=12

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Answer:

True

Explanation:

6 divided by 1/2 is the same as multiplying by two

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