SOLUTION: Dividing by 2 is the same as multiplying by ______. a.0.05 b.0.5 c.0.75 d.2 e.5

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Question 902981: Dividing by 2 is the same as multiplying by ______.
a.0.05
b.0.5
c.0.75
d.2
e.5
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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0.5=.5=1/2
1/2 is the multiplicative reciprocal of 2
Multiplying by the reciprocal 1/2 is the same as dividing by 2
answer b. 0.5