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In Mathematics / High School | 2014-11-03

In a foreign country, it is stated that half of 5 equals 3. Based on that same proportion, what is one-third of 10?

Asked by mgnat

Answer (3)

I think so.
ha l f o f 5 ⇒ 2 1 ​ × 5 = 2.5 ≈ 3 t h ere f ore in a f ore i g n co u n t ry ha l f o f 5 = 3 3 1 ​ × 10 = 3 3 1 ​ ≈ 3 t h re f ore o n t ha t s am e p ro p or t i o n o n e − t hi r d o f 10 = 3

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

1.5 would be the answer because if you multiply 5 x 2= 10 right. so instead of multiplying 3 x 2 you would multiply 3 x .5= 1.5. do you understand?

Answered by BrockKholbe | 2024-06-10

In the context provided, one-third of 10 is approximately equal to 3, following the unusual mathematical rule stated earlier that half of 5 equals 3.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-26