Multiplying a Whole Number by a Fraction

The video tutorial addresses a real-world math problem involving multiplying a whole number by a fraction. It presents a scenario where an athlete performs sit-ups over three days, with specific numbers given for the first two days. The tutorial guides viewers through calculating the number of sit-ups on the second and third days using multiplication and subtraction, emphasizing the use of a calculator. The solution is verified by checking the total sit-ups over the three days. The video concludes by summarizing the solution and reinforcing the mathematical concepts covered.

What is the total number of sit-ups the athlete did over three days?

• 93

• 124

• 325

• 108

How many sit-ups did the athlete perform on the first day?

• 108

• 325

• 93

• 124

What fraction of the first day's sit-ups did the athlete complete on the second day?

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 3/4

• 2/3

How many sit-ups did the athlete do on the second day?

• 108

• 124

• 93

• 325

What is the number of sit-ups the athlete completed on the third day?

• 217

• 108

• 93

• 124