Multiplying Mixed Numbers Using the Area Model

What is the first step in using the area model for multiplication?

• Subtract the smaller number from the larger one

• Add the numbers together

• Divide the numbers into tens and ones

• Multiply the numbers directly

How do you represent the number 15 in the area model?

• 3 and 12

• 5 and 10

• 15 and 0

• 1 and 5

When multiplying mixed numbers, what do you do with the whole number and the fraction?

• Subtract the fraction from the whole number

• Ignore the fraction

• Multiply them separately

• Add them together before multiplying

What is the result of multiplying 3 and 1/4 by 2 and 2/3?

• 8 and 1/2

• 7 and 3/4

• 8 and 2/3

• 9

Why is the answer to 3 and 1/4 times 2 and 2/3 reasonable?

• It is less than 6

• It is exactly 9

• It is more than 9

• It is more than 6 but less than 9