Understanding Division of Fractions and Whole Numbers

What is the essential question discussed in the introduction of the chapter?

• How to add fractions and whole numbers?

• How to subtract fractions from whole numbers?

• How to multiply fractions and whole numbers?

• How to divide a whole number by a fraction and vice versa?

In Mia's fitness trail example, how many times does she stop to exercise?

• 5 times

• 10 times

• 15 times

• 20 times

What is the relationship between multiplication and division used to check the solution in Mia's example?

• 10 times 1/3 equals 2

• 5 times 1/5 equals 2

• 5 times 1/3 equals 2

• 10 times 1/5 equals 2

How many pieces of string does Roger have when he cuts 2 yards into pieces that are one-third yard long?

• 6 pieces

• 4 pieces

• 3 pieces

• 5 pieces

What conclusion is drawn about the quotient when dividing a whole number by a fraction?

• The quotient is unrelated to the dividend.

• The quotient is greater than the dividend.

• The quotient is equal to the dividend.

• The quotient is smaller than the dividend.

How can knowing the number of fifths in one whole help find the number of fifths in two wholes?

• By adding the number of fifths in one whole twice.

• By multiplying the number of fifths in one whole by two.

• By dividing the number of fifths in one whole by two.

• By subtracting the number of fifths in one whole from two.

What is the result of dividing four by one-fifth?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 25

In Kalia's clay example, what fraction of the whole package does each friend get?

• 1/6

• 1/3

• 1/4

• 1/2

How many equal pieces are formed when dividing a half strip into three equal parts?

• 1/3

• 1/9

• 1/2

• 1/6

What is the purpose of using fraction strips in Kalia's example?

• To divide a fraction by a whole number.

• To multiply fractions by whole numbers.

• To subtract fractions from whole numbers.

• To add fractions to whole numbers.