Would 50% of a negative number be greater in value or less in value than the number itself? Give an example as part of your explanation.

Im a bit confused, How could 50% of a negative number be greater or less in value?

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Phoenix Gonzalez

Mathematics

27 December, 17:14

Would 50% of a negative number be greater in value or less in value than the number itself? Give an example as part of your explanation.

Im a bit confused, How could 50% of a negative number be greater or less in value?

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Deacon Williamson · Answer 1

It would be greater than the original value think of (-) #s like debts that need to be payed off and if you get a friend to pay the debt with you then you each have to pay less than you would alone however b/cus the #s are negative the closer they are to zero the larger the number is

Quentin Guerrero · Answer 2

Greater value because - 30 divided in half is - 15

Would 50% of a negative number be greater in value or less in value than the number itself? Give an example as part of your explanation.Im a bit confused, How could 50% of a negative number be greater or less in value?

Would 50% of a negative number be greater in value or less in value than the number itself? Give an example as part of your explanation.

Im a bit confused, How could 50% of a negative number be greater or less in value?