Topic 8 Assessment

• Multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the same number.

• Add the same number to both the numerator and the denominator.

• Subtract the same number from both the numerator and the denominator.

• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the same number.

The Nanduri family set a goal to walk a certain number of miles in May. After the first week, they checked in with each other to see how much of the goal each had completed. Which family member walked the largest fraction of the goal?

• Mr. Nanduri

• Mrs. Nanduri

• Giva

• Kanan

The Nanduri family set a goal to walk a certain number of miles in May. After the first week, they checked in with each other to see how much of the goal each had completed. Who walked the greatest fraction of their goal?

• A) The father

• B) The mother

• C) The son

• D) The daughter

Jane and Richard each painted about 1/5 of their own birdhouse. Jane painted more than Richard. How is that possible?

• Jane's birdhouse is larger than Richard's.

• Richard's birdhouse is larger than Jane's.

• Both birdhouses are the same size.

• Jane painted less than 1/5.

Order the following fractions from least to greatest: 4/5, 1/4, 5/4, 8/2.

• 1/4, 4/5, 5/4, 8/2

• 1/4, 5/4, 4/5, 8/2

• 8/2, 5/4, 4/5, 1/4

• 4/5, 1/4, 5/4, 8/2

Which comparison is NOT correct?

• 1/4 < 2/3

• 3/8 > 1/4

• 2/3 = 5/6

• 2/5 < 2/3

Kenny ate 1/8 of a large cake and Gail ate 2/4 of a small cake. Who ate more? Explain.

• A) The two cakes are different sizes, so it is impossible to compare the fractions to see who ate more.

• B) Because 1/8 < 2/4, Gail ate more.

• C) Because Gail’s cake was smaller than Kenny’s cake, Kenny ate more.

• D) Kenny and Gail ate the same amount because 1/8 is the same as 2/4.