Understanding Tape Diagrams and Fractions

What is the purpose of using a tape diagram in solving the problem of finding 3/4 of 20?

• To convert fractions to decimals

• To add fractions easily

• To multiply numbers quickly

• To visualize the division of a whole into parts

How do you determine the value of one unit in the tape diagram?

• By multiplying the total by the number of units

• By adding the total to the number of units

• By dividing the total by the number of units

• By subtracting the number of units from the total

What is the value of one unit if the total is 20 and there are 4 units?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

How do you find the value of 3 units in the tape diagram?

• By multiplying the value of one unit by three

• By dividing the total by three

• By subtracting the value of one unit from the total

• By adding the value of one unit three times

What is the final answer to the problem of finding 3/4 of 20 using the tape diagram?

• 10

• 12

• 18

• 15