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What does "twelve and sixpence" mean? Is it 12 pence plus 6 pence? Is it 12 shillings and 6 pence (so 12x12 + 6 = 150 pence)? The article would be more enjoyab
by mysterypie 8y ago
What does "twelve and sixpence" mean? Is it 12 pence plus 6 pence? Is it 12 shillings and 6 pence (so 12x12 + 6 = 150 pence)?
The article would be more enjoyable if converted to decimal currency and adjusted for inflation.
- jimduk 8y agoSecond is correct. 20 shillings in the pound so 12 and sixpence is 5/8 of a pound