Half Times Half Times Half Times Half: What's the Result?
Have you ever wondered what happens when you multiply half by half, and then multiply the result by half again, and finally multiply the result by half one more time? Let's dive in and explore the answer as a fraction.
The Calculation
To start, let's break down the calculation:
(1/2) × (1/2) × (1/2) × (1/2) = ?
Step 1: Multiply the First Two Halves
(1/2) × (1/2) = 1/4
Step 2: Multiply the Result by Half
(1/4) × (1/2) = 1/8
Step 3: Multiply the Result by Half Again
(1/8) × (1/2) = 1/16
The Final Answer
So, (1/2) × (1/2) × (1/2) × (1/2) = 1/16.
There you have it! The result of multiplying half by half, and then multiplying the result by half again, and finally multiplying the result by half one more time is 1/16.
