one quarter of a half is given away. What fraction of the whole was given away?

A person spent 1/2 of his money and gave away 1/4 of the remainder. What fraction of the whole was given away?
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1/4 of 1/2 = 1/4 times 1/2=1/8

@@@@@@@@ whole (8/8)

@@@@ half(4/8)

@ 1/4 of half (1/8)
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