Exploring Chapter 7: Multiplying and Problem-Solving with Fractions

How many hours will Conrad work this week if he worked 6 and 2/3 hours last week and is expected to work 1 and 3/4 times as long?

• 10 and 1/2 hours

• 12 hours

• 11 hours

• 11 and 2/3 hours

If Giovanni worked 9 and 1/2 hours last week, how many hours is he expected to work this week given a 1 and 1/3 times increase?

• 12 and 2/3 hours

• 11 and 1/2 hours

• 12 hours

• 13 hours

If Sally worked 10 and 3/4 hours last week and will work 2/3 of that time this week, how many hours will she work?

• 8 hours

• 7 hours

• 7 and 1/6 hours

• 7 and 1/2 hours

What is the area of Peggy's quilt if it is 5 and 1/2 feet long and 4 feet wide?

• 24 square feet

• 18 square feet

• 22 square feet

• 20 square feet

How can the area of a quilt be calculated using its length and width?

• Subtracting width from length

• Multiplying length by width

• Adding length and width

• Dividing length by width

What is the correct way to convert 5 and 1/2 to an improper fraction?

• 6/2

• 5/2

• 10/2

• 11/2

How many classmates have dogs if 5/6 of Ruby's classmates have pets and 2/3 of those pets are dogs?

• 1/2 of the classmates

• 2/3 of the classmates

• 3/4 of the classmates

• 5/9 of the classmates

Does Robbie have enough black pepper for six batches of soup if he needs 3/4 teaspoon and has 2/3 teaspoon?

• Yes, he has exactly enough

• No, he needs 1/12 more teaspoon

• Yes, he has more than enough

• No, he needs 1/4 more teaspoon

What fraction represents the amount of black pepper Robbie needs for six batches compared to what he has?

• 3/4 needed, 2/3 has

• 2/3 needed, 3/4 has

• 3/4 needed, 1/2 has

• 1/2 needed, 2/3 has

What is the new total amount of black pepper Robbie will have after making six batches of soup?

• 1/2 teaspoon

• 3/4 teaspoon

• 2/3 teaspoon

• 1 teaspoon