Multiply straight across; flip to divide
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Test yourself first: 5 questions
Question 1 of 5
What is 60 ÷ 0.5?
Answer: B. Dividing by 0.5 is the same as multiplying by 2: 60 × 2 = 120.
Question 2 of 5
What is 1/2 ÷ 1/4?
Answer: B. Dividing by a fraction means multiplying by its reciprocal: 1/2 × 4/1 = 2.
Question 3 of 5
What is 12 × 0.5?
Answer: B. Multiplying by 0.5 is the same as halving: 12 ÷ 2 = 6.
Question 4 of 5
What is 8 × 0.5?
Answer: B. Multiplying by 0.5 halves it: 8 ÷ 2 = 4.
Question 5 of 5
If x = 5, what is 2x² ?
Answer: B. x² = 25, then 2 × 25 = 50. (Square before multiplying.)
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