Multiplication Scaling Fractions

Which equation matches the model shown above? (answers are simplified!)

• 2 x 1/4 = 1/2

• 2 x 1/5 = 2/5

• 1 + 1 = 2

• 1/5 x 3 = 3/5

When you multiply a number by an improper fraction, the answer is __________ the number you started with.

• greater than

• less than

• equal to

When you multiply a number by a fraction the answer is __________ the number you started with.

• greater than

• less than

• equal to

What is 1/3 x 7?

• 7/3

• 3/7

• 1 3/7

• 2 1/3

Which multiplication problem reflects the image above?

• 1/5 x 1/3

• 1/5 x 2/10

• 1/5 x 2/3

• 1/3 x 1/5

Which model below correctly shows 2/4 x 2/3?

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Which product is represented by the model?

• 2/3 of 3/4

• 6/12 of 2/3

• 1/2 of 3/4

• 1/12 of 2/3

Which of the following expressions can be represented by the model?

• 5 x 3

• 6 x 5

• ¹/₅ x 6

• ¹/₆ x 5

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• >

• =

• Sam's product is less than Bill's product because Sam is multiplying by a factor greater than 1.

• Sam's product is greater than Bill's product because Sam is multiplying by a factor equal to 1.

• Sam's product is less than Bill's product because Sam is multiplying by a factor less than 1.

• Sam's product is greater than Bill's product because Sam is multiplying by a factor less than 1.