Here is your question:
[tex]\frac{1}{2} ^{2}[/tex]
When a question asks "a number to the second power", you have to multiply the number or fraction by itself. In this question, you have to multiply [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] by itself.
When multiplying fractions, the result will be:
[tex]\frac{Product\ of\ Numerator}{Product\ of\ Denominator}[/tex]
Multiply:
[tex]\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{4}[/tex]
ANSWER: [tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex]
