Multiplying fractions and/or mixed numbers

Which of the following expressions results in a decrease when multiplied? Check ALL that apply.

• 1 x 5/2

• 3 x 4/4

• 15 x 0

• 2 x 2/3

When a whole number is multiplied by a fraction, is the product greater than or less than that whole number?

• Greater Than

• Less Than

• Greater than

• Less than

• equal to

• greater than

• equal to

• less than

The product of 1/2 x 50 will be

• greater than 50
• less than 50
• equal to 50

What conclusion can you make about multiplying by a proper fraction?

• Multiplying be a proper fraction decreases the answer

• Multiplying be a proper fraction increases the answer

• Multiplying be a proper fraction does nothing to the answer

The library is 0.5 miles from the school. The museum is 0.8 times as far from the school as the library. How far is the museum from the school? ---Will the distance be less than 1 mile or greater than 1 mile?

• greater than 1 mile

• less than 1 mile

If I multiply 3  1/2  by   7/8 , will my product be __________  3   1/2?

• less than 
• the same as 
• greater than