Multiple choice general knowledge

Divide 30 by 1/2 and add 10. What is the answer?

  1. 25

  2. 70

  3. 35

  4. 40

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dividing 30 by 1/2 gives 60 (because 30 ÷ 1/2 = 30 × 2 = 60), and adding 10 gives 70. The common mistake is to think dividing by 1/2 means halving, when it actually means multiplying by 2.