Question

If we subtract 1/2 from a number and multiply the result by 1/2, then we get 1/8.​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the number be x

x-1/2 × 1/2 = 1/8

2x/2-1/2× 1/2 = 1/8

2x-1/2= 1/8

2x-1 = 1/8×2

2x-1=1/4

2x = 1/4+1

2x=1/4+4/4

2x=5/4

x=5/4÷2

x=5/4×1/2

x=5/8