In a school poetry contest, 4 out of the 12 students who entered will wins small prize. half of the remaining students receive a certificate. how many students get certificate?

1/3 of the students

Step-by-step explanation:

4/12 of the students wins the small prize

so, 8/12 of the students will not get a small prize

1/2 of 8/12 = 4/12 = 1/3

1/3 of the students will get the certificate.

the least common denominatore of 7 and 2 is 9

step-by-step explanation:

7+2=9