Multiplying Fractions by Whole Number Two Step Word Problems

Leah uses at least 2/5 feet of yarn for each sock puppet she makes. Which expression represents the least amount of yarn, in feet, she will need to make 10 sock puppets?

• 10 x 2/5

• 10 + 2/5

• 10/5 x 2

• 10 - 2/5

Mrs. Moscarello is having a taco party. She used ¹/₅ pound of beef for each taco. If she plans on making 24 tacos, how much beef will she need? (Simplify your answer if possible)

• 2 ⁴/₅ pound of beef

• 4  ⁴/₅ pound of beef

• 5  ⁴/₅ pound of beef

• ⁵/₂₄ pound of beef

Kyle eats 1/4 of a box of mints. Abby eats 2 times as much. How much of a box of mint does Abby eat?

• 2/4

• 1/2

• 3/5

• 1/4

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• 2.25 cups

• 3 cups

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