Yummy Pie (Representing the product of a mixed number and a fraction using area models)

The video tutorial explains how a baker sells slices of pie and how to calculate the amount sold using fractions and mixed numbers. It introduces the problem of determining how much pie was sold when 4/5 of 4 and 1/2 pies were sold. The tutorial uses area models to visually represent the multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers, leading to the solution that the baker sold 3 whole pies and 6/10 of a pie. The lesson emphasizes understanding fractions, multiplication, and using visual models to solve mathematical problems.

What fraction of the pies did the baker sell by the end of the day?

• 3/4

• 4/5

• 2/3

• 1/2

How can the operation of finding 4/5 of 4 and 1/2 be represented?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

What is the first step in using area models to solve the problem?

• Draw triangles to represent the factors

• Draw squares to represent the factors

• Draw circles to represent the factors

• Draw lines to represent the factors

How many squares are drawn to represent 4 and 1/2?

• 3

• 5

• 4

• 6

What is the denominator of the product when using area models?

• 5

• 20

• 10

• 15

How many boxes are shaded with both colors in the area model?

• 40

• 24

• 30

• 36

What is the final amount of pie sold by the baker?

• 3 whole pies and 4/10 of a pie

• 4 whole pies and 1/10 of a pie

• 3 whole pies and 6/10 of a pie

• 2 whole pies and 5/10 of a pie