Question

10. The value of 16(1/2)is:
(a) 8
(b) 4.
(a) none of these
(c) 16​

Answer 1

Answer:

$\large\boxed{8}$

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the value of 16(1/2), make sure to simplify these numbers from left to right.

Given:

16(1/2) find the value.

Solutions:

First, remove parenthesis.

$\displaystyle (b)=b$

$\displaystyle 16*\frac{1}{2}$

Next, multiply fractions from left to right.

$\displaystyle \frac{1*16}{2}$

Multiply numbers from left to right.

$\displaystyle 1*16=16$

$\displaystyle \frac{16}{2}$

Solve.

Divide numbers from left to right.

$\displaystyle 16\div2=\boxed{8}$

$\large\boxed{8}$

Therefore, the value of 16(1/2) is (A). 8.