Solving Comparison Problems with Fractions

This video tutorial covers solving comparison problems with fractions using bar models. It includes examples such as calculating the weight of a mother dog, the distance to Sophia's grandmother's house, the height of an apple tree, and the weight of adult cats. The tutorial also explores bird wingspans and higher order thinking skills in multiplying fractions and mixed numbers.

How many times heavier is the mother dog compared to the puppy?

• 8 times

• 3 times

• 24 times

• 6 times

What is the total distance from Sophia's home to her grandmother's house?

• 24 miles

• 6 miles

• 4 miles

• 1.5 miles

What variable is used to represent the distance to Sophia's grandmother's house?

• s

• d

• m

• g

What is the correct representation of multiplication in algebra?

• All of the above

• A dot

• A cross

• Parentheses

What does a large 'X' typically represent in equations?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Division

How tall did Mr. Lee's apple tree grow by 2019?

• 24 feet

• 20 feet

• 18 feet

• 15 feet

What is the average weight of an adult male cat if a kitten weighs 3 pounds?

• 10 pounds

• 12 pounds

• 13 pounds

• 15 pounds

What is the weight of an adult female cat if the kitten's weight is 3 pounds?

• 8 pounds

• 12 pounds

• 15 pounds

• 10 pounds

What multiplication result is expected when the whole number matches the denominator of the fraction?

• A whole number

• An undefined result

• A mixed number

• A fraction

If a fraction's numerator and denominator are the same, what is the result?

• The denominator

• 1

• 0

• The numerator