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

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x .

ATQ,

( x -1/2 ) × 1/2 = 1/8

( 2x - 1 )/2 × 1/2 = 1/8

( 2x - 1 )/4 = 1/8

8 × ( 2x - 1 ) = 4

16x -8 = 4

16x = 4 + 8

16x = 12

x = 12/16

x = 3/4 Ans.