If you Take five tenths from 2.45 what is the answer?

5/10= 1/2=0.5

2.45 * 0.5 = 1.225

2.45-1.225 = 1.225

I think that is wrong.


That would be five tenths OF 2.45


five tenths FROM 2.45 is 2.45 - 0.5 = 1.95