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If you multiply a number by 1/2 what would the result be

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Answer:

By multiplying the number by 1/2, it's the same as dividing the number by 2.

Example:

4 x 1/2 = 2

4 divided by 2 = 2

User Sugaryourcoffee
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Half of the number for example if the number is 10 multiplied by 1/2 its 5. It’s basically the number divided by 2. Hope this helps.
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