Question

the value of 32½ is:​

Answer 1

Given data :

$32\frac{1}{2}$ or $32^{\frac{1}{2}}$

To find : the value

Step-by-step explanation :

Now, $32\frac{1}{2}$

$=\frac{32\times 2+1}{2}$

$=\frac{64+1}{2}$

$=\frac{65}{2}$

$=32.5$

Another way, $32\frac{1}{2}$

$=32+\frac{1}{2}$

$=32+0.5$

$=32.5$

Now, $32^{\frac{1}{2}}$

$=\sqrt{32}$ since $\sqrt{a}=a^{\frac{1}{2}}$

$=\sqrt{2\times 2\times 2\times 2\times \times 2}$

$=2\times 2\times\sqrt{2}$

$=4\sqrt{2}$

Answer :

$32\frac{1}{2}=32.5$ or $32^{\frac{1}{2}}=4\sqrt{2}$