Two and a half dozen is equal to 30. Each dozen is 12, and a half a dozen is 6, so the equation you can use to figure that out is 12 x 2 + 6 = 30.
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One dozen = 12 so half a dozen = 12/2 = 6. So simple!
Two and a half dozen is equal to 2 x 12 + 6 = 30 eggs. This calculation involves multiplying the number of dozens (2) by 12 (the number of eggs in a dozen) and then adding the remaining half dozen (6 eggs) to get the total count of 30 eggs.
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.
One dozen of roses for $52 is better value than half a dozen roses for $30.
1/4. The ratio is 2: 1/2