Lesson 08: How Much in Each Group? (Part 1) | Unit 4: Dividing Fractions

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Han has walked $$\frac{1}{4}$$ mile from home. This is $$\frac{1}{3}$$ of his way to school. What is the distance between his home and school? Complete the diagram to represent and answer the question.

Multiple Choice

Han has walked $$\frac{1}{4}$$ mile from home. This is $$\frac{1}{3}$$ of his way to school. What is the distance between his home and school? Write multiplication and division equations to represent this situation.

• 1 mile
• 1/2 mile
• 2/3 mile
• 3/4 miles

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Mai has picked 1 cup of strawberries, which is enough for $$\frac34$$ of a batch of fruit salad. How many cups does she need for the whole batch? Complete the tape diagram to represent and answer the question.

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Priya has picked $$1\frac12$$ cups of raspberries, which is enough for $$\frac34$$ of a batch of fruit salad. How many cups does she need for the whole batch? Complete the tape diagram to represent and answer the question.

Multiple Choice

Consider the problem: Tyler painted $$\frac92$$ square yards of wall area with 3 quarts of paint. How many quarts of paint does it take to paint each square yard of wall? Write multiplication and division equations to represent the situation.

• 1 quart per square yard
• 3 quarts per square yard
• 1.5 quarts per square yard
• \frac{2}{3} quarts per square yard

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Consider the problem: Tyler painted $$\frac92$$ square yards of wall area with 3 quarts of paint. How many quarts of paint does it take to paint each square yard of wall? Answer the question. Use the grid to draw a diagram if you find it helpful.

Multiple Choice

Lin is working on a project. After working for $$2\frac{1}{4}$$ hours, she has completed $$\frac{3}{5}$$ of the project. Which of the following represents the multiplication equation for the situation?

• (3/5)x = 2
• (3/5)x = 4
• (3/5)x = 1 1/2
• (3/5)x = 2 1/4

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Lin is working on a project. After working for $$2\frac{1}{4}$$ hours, she has completed $$\frac{3}{5}$$ of the project. Use the grid to draw a diagram to show your reasoning for how long it will take her to complete the entire project.

Multiple Choice

Elena is filling a bucket with water. When her bucket is $$\frac{2}{5}$$ full, the water weighs $$2\frac{1}{2}$$ pounds. How much would the water weigh if her bucket is full? Write multiplication and division equations to represent the question.

• 6 1/4 pounds
• 4 1/2 pounds
• 7 pounds
• 5 pounds

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Elena is filling a bucket with water. When her bucket is $$\frac{2}{5}$$ full, the water weighs $$2\frac{1}{2}$$ pounds. Draw a diagram to show the relationship between the quantities and to find the answer.