How many tenths are there in 5 and a half?

Answer 1

There are 55 tenths in 5 and a half. To convert 5 and a half to tenths, you multiply the whole number (5) by 10 to get 50 tenths, then add the half (0.5) to get 5 more tenths, totaling 55 tenths.

Answer 2

By 5 and a half I believe you are referring to 5.5.

Therefore we can count a tenth as 0.1

so 5.5/0.1=55.

So there are 55 tenths in 5 and a half