Question

50 into 1 by 2 49 into 1by 2 with out actual multiplication

Answer 1

50 1/2* 49 1/2

Rewrite: = ( 50 + 1/2) (50 - 1/2)

Apply: (a + b) (a - b) = a? - b?: = (50)? - (1/2)?

Evaluate each bracket: = 2500 - 1/4

Answer: = 2499 3/4

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