GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Number: Fractions - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to find a whole number when given a fraction of it. The problem is that 4/5 of a number equals 32, and the task is to find the whole number. The instructor uses a visual method to explain fractions, showing that if 4/5 equals 32, then 1/5 equals 8. Therefore, the whole number is 40. The tutorial also highlights common mistakes, such as dividing 32 by 5, and emphasizes the importance of understanding each step to avoid errors.

What fraction of the number is given as 32 in the problem?

• 1/5

• 2/5

• 3/5

• 4/5

How many sections are shaded to represent 4/5 in the visual explanation?

• 5 sections

• 4 sections

• 3 sections

• 2 sections

What is the value of 1/5 of the number?

• 9

• 8

• 7

• 6

What is the whole number that is being calculated?

• 30

• 35

• 45

• 40

What is a common mistake made when solving this type of problem?

• Dividing 32 by 5

• Adding 32 and 5

• Dividing 32 by 4

• Multiplying 32 by 5