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I would think the answer would be 2: 2x1x1
(two times the half of two twice). Not so?
(two times the half of two twice). Not so?
What is 2 times the half of 2 twice?
Work backwards
"2 twice"
4
"half of"
2
"two times the"
4
Therefore, it is 4.
Work backwards
"2 twice"
4
"half of"
2
"two times the"
4
Therefore, it is 4.
THe teaser was easy...the wording just made it tricky.
Here's how I got it:
1/2 of 2 = 1
1 twice is 2
2 x 2 = 4
Easy but fun!
1/2 of 2 = 1
1 twice is 2
2 x 2 = 4
Easy but fun!
Terribly lame.
First, this isn't a math teaser. The only thing about this is the confusing wording. The mathis completely negligible.
Second, this isn't a teaser.
First, this isn't a math teaser. The only thing about this is the confusing wording. The mathis completely negligible.
Second, this isn't a teaser.
Ditto
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