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Basically, when someone says "Six of one, half dozen of another" they are saying that the two things they are comparing are the the same thing. They use this because:
1 Dozen = 12
1/2 dozen = 6
6 = 6
So, 1 half dozen and 6 are the same thing.
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How many items are in a dozen an a half?
18.Because dozen an a half = 1 dozen (12)+ .5 dozen(6) = 18
What fraction of two dozen is half of a dozen?
1/4. The ratio is 2: 1/2
How many is 1 dozen?
A dozen is 12, as in a dozen eggs. A half-dozen is 6 and 2 dozen is 24.
Six cupcakes are in what part of a dozen?
6/12 = 1/2 = half a dozen
How many cupcakes is in two and a half dozen?
1 dozen = 12 so 2.5 dozen = 2.5*12 = 30. Simple!
What number is in a Half Dozen?
1 dozen = 12 half a dozen = 6
What does 6 to 1 half a dozen to another mean?
The saying is: 6 of one and half dozen of another. as 6 and a half dozen are the same, then it doesn't matter which you use. it means that, it doesn't matter, its all the same, no sense in arguing. It is ussually said when people are arguing over symantics, using to different ways or phrases to say the same thing. dont ask i am right.
How many items are in a dozen an a half?
18.Because dozen an a half = 1 dozen (12)+ .5 dozen(6) = 18
What fraction of two dozen is half of a dozen?
1/4. The ratio is 2: 1/2
Which is bigger half a dozen or six dozen dozen?
Six dozens is bigger than half a dozen. 1dozen = 12units 6X12 = 72 1/2 dozen = 6
What does '1 of the 6 of the other half dozen?
"Six of one, a half dozen of the other" means no matter how you say it, the answer is the same.
How many is 1 dozen?
A dozen is 12, as in a dozen eggs. A half-dozen is 6 and 2 dozen is 24.
Six cupcakes are in what part of a dozen?
6/12 = 1/2 = half a dozen
How much sugar is in 1 and a half dozen eggs?
Sugar in 1 egg = 0.4 grams Sugar in 18 eggs = 7.2 grams 1 and half dozen = 18 eggs
How many cupcakes is in two and a half dozen?
1 dozen = 12 so 2.5 dozen = 2.5*12 = 30. Simple!
How many eggs is 2 and a half dozen?
Well, 1 dozen is 12 so: 2 x 12 = 24. Then a half dozen is 6 so: 24 + 6= 30. 2 and a half dozen eggs is equal to 30 eggs.
How many eggs is 50 percent of a dozen?
1 dozen eggs = 12 eggs 50% = 1/2 Half of one dozen eggs = 6 eggs
