Which expression can be used to determine 50% of 42?

which one is the answer pls explain 


42 minus 2

42 divided by 2

42 divided by 10

42 minus 10

 

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Option b) 42/2

50% of 42 means half of 42.

So, 50% of 42 = 50/100 * 42 = 1/2 * 42 = 42/2 = 21
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42÷2
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