how do I get the answer to equal 12 by using only four off number fives?

Hi kevjmac,

I'm assuming your question is how to get the answer to equal 12 by
using the number 5 four times.

Here's how:

5 * 5 * .5 - .5 = 12


Here's step by step:

5 * 5 = 25

25 * .5 = 12.5

12.5 - .5 = 12


I hope that helps. If you have any questions regarding my answer, or
if I misunderstood the question, please don't hesitate to request
clarification before rating.

Best regards,
Rainbow

Thanks for the help, I'm not sure if I am allowed to use decimal
points? but it helped none the less, cheers

It seems to me that 55-5*5-5 =25 is more elegant.

Sorry, I seem to be unable tell the difference between 4 and 5.

(5+55)/5=12  I'm not sure the decimal point is legal.

Hi kevjmac,

I believe apologies are in order since after seeing matthewflaschen's
comment, I have to agree that would be the more logical answer.

Thank you matthewflaschen.

Best wishes,
Rainbow