Understanding Division by Fractions

The video tutorial explains how to solve the problem of dividing 50 by one-half. It begins by clarifying that the answer is not a simple percentage. The problem is expressed in fraction form, showing that 50% is equivalent to one-half. The tutorial then demonstrates that dividing one-half by one-half results in one, as any non-zero number divided by itself equals one. The video concludes by confirming that 50% divided by one-half equals one.

What is the common mistake people make when dividing 50 by one-half?

• Thinking the answer is 25

• Thinking the answer is 50

• Thinking the answer is 100

• Thinking the answer is 75

How can 50 percent be expressed as a fraction?

• 3/4

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 1/4

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

What is the result of dividing any non-zero number by itself?

• Zero

• Undefined

• Two

• One

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7A

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

What is the result of 50 percent divided by one-half?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

Which of the following is equivalent to 50 divided by one-half?

• 50 divided by 2

• 50 minus 2

• 50 times 2

• 50 plus 2

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C