How can i use mental math to find the product of 60 and 1/2?
2 Answers
May 6, 2018
Explanation:
The product of two numbers is those two numbers multiplied by each other.
Multiplying something by a fraction results in dividing that number by the reciprocal of the fraction:
In this case,
Think of a number that can add itself to equal
May 6, 2018
The answer is 30!
Explanation:
Here’s one way:
60 is the same as
Now, multiply the numerators and denominators by doing simple math:
Numerators: 601=60
Denominators: 12=2
Then, you get
What’s half of 60?
30!!
Hopefully you’ll be able to do that...mentally ;)