Multiply rather than Divide

This tip submitted by Reese Moore on 2006-01-07 21:19:44. It has been viewed 27758 times.
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When you need to divide (especially by 2), consider multiplying rather than dividing.

ex.
Use " * 0.5 " rather than " / 2 "
( 2 * 0.5 is faster than 2 / 2, and results in the same thing)

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