Question

What is `50%` of `2^16`? How do you solve this?

Answer 1

`50%` of `2^16` is `2^15`.

Explanation:

`50%` of something is exactly half of it. To find half of a quantity, simply divide it by two.

`50%` of `2^16 = 2^16 -: 2 = 2^(16-1) = 2^15`

So, `50%` of `2^16` is `2^15`.