Answer:
2.5
Step-by-step explanation:
1/2x5=?
5/2=?
2.5=?
[tex]\boxed{2.5}[/tex]
=> [tex]\frac{1}{2} of 5[/tex]
The word "of" means "to multiply"
=> [tex]\frac{1}{2} * 5[/tex]
=> [tex]\frac{1*5}{2}[/tex]
=> [tex]\frac{5}{2}[/tex]
=> 2.5
