To solve this expression, we need to follow the order of operations, also known as PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, and Addition and Subtraction).
First, let's solve the exponent. 12 squared (12²) is equal to 12 multiplied by 12, which is 144.
Next, let's evaluate the division. We have two divisions in the expression: 144 ÷ 1 and 1 ÷ 2.
144 ÷ 1 = 144.
1 ÷ 2 = 0.5.
Now, let's perform the division of these two results.
144 ÷ 0.5 = 288.
Therefore, the final answer is 288.
