Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
**The reasoning**
"Half of 60" means dividing 60 into two equal parts. In mathematical terms:
**Half of 60 = 60 ÷ 2 = 30**
Think of it this way: If you have ₦60 and want to share it equally between two people, each person gets ₦30. That's what "half" means — one out of two equal parts.
The principle here is **division by 2**. Whenever you see "half of [any number]," you're simply dividing that number by 2.
**Why the wrong options tempt you**
- **A) 20** — This would be one-third of 60 (60 ÷ 3), not half. Easy mix-up if you rush!
- **C) 40** — This is two-thirds of 60. You might pick this if you mistakenly subtract 20 instead of dividing.
- **D) 50** — This comes from subtracting 10 from 60, which isn't finding half — it's just subtraction without logic.
**Quick takeaway**
"Half of any number" always means **divide by 2** — master this and you'll never fall for fraction tricks again!
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