Question

If you subtract 1/2 from a number and multiply the result by 1/2 you get 1/8 what is the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the no be x

According to the question

(x-1/2)×1/2 = 1/8

(2x-1/2)×1/2 =1/8

2x-1/4 =1/8

2x=1/8+1/4

2x= 3/8

x=3/8×1/2

x= 3/16

Answer 2

Answer:

3/4

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

According to the question,

→ (x – 1/2) × ½ = 1/8

=> x/2 – ¼ = 1/8

=> x/2 = 1/8 + ¼

=> x/2 = 1/8 + 2/8

=> x/2 = (1+ 2)/8

=> x/2 = 3/8

=> x = (3/8) × 2

=> x = ¾