Question

lf you subtract 1/2 from a number and multiply the resultby 1/2 you get 1/8. what is the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

1/6 should be the no

Step-by-step explanation:

1/2-1/6=1/4×1/2=1/8

Answer 2

Answer:  x = 3/4

Step-by-step explanation:

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

⇒ 1/2 x = 1/8 + 1/4

⇒ x = 2(1 + 2)/8

⇒ x = 3/4

Thus, the number is 3/4