What is half of 1/2 cup?

To determine what half of 1/2 cup is, you simply divide the quantity of 1/2 cup by 2. When you divide fractions, you can think of it as multiplying by the reciprocal. Therefore, dividing 1/2 by 2 can be represented as:

1/2 ÷ 2 = 1/2 × 1/2 = 1/4.

Thus, half of 1/2 cup equals 1/4 cup. This is why 1/4 cup is the correct answer. The other options do not represent the correct division of the measurement in question.