Question

Half of $1\%$ of $40$ is one less than what number? Express your answer as a decimal to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

Answer:

$0.2

Step-by-step explanation:

1% of $40

1/100 * 40

0.01 * 40 = $0.4

Half of $0.4

$0.4 / 2 = 0.2

Therefore, half of 1% of $40 equals $0.2

Answer 2

Answer:

1.2

Step-by-step explanation:

The other guy is wrong

I know because I checked