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What fraction of the figure is unshaded?
- a)12/8
- b)3/10
- c)5/10
- d)4/10
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
What fraction of the figure is unshaded?
a)
12/8
b)
3/10
c)
5/10
d)
4/10
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Pranav Singh answered |
Total number of equal parts =10 Number of unshaded parts = 4
∴ Required fraction = 4/10
∴ Required fraction = 4/10
What fraction of the figure is shaded?
- a)5/10
- b)6/10
- c)7/10
- d)3/10
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
What fraction of the figure is shaded?
a)
5/10
b)
6/10
c)
7/10
d)
3/10
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Pranav Singh answered |
Total number of equal parts =10 Number of shaded parts = 5
∴ Required fraction = 5/10
∴ Required fraction = 5/10
The sum of shaded fractions of 
and 
is _____.- a)1/4
- b)2/4
- c)3/4
- d)4/2
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The sum of shaded fractions of and is _____.
and is _____.a)
1/4
b)
2/4
c)
3/4
d)
4/2
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Akash Tiwari answered |
Sum of shaded fractions = 
?
DIRECTION: Yashika has a bag with 8 red marbles, 4 blue marbles, 5 green marbles and 9 yellow marbles all of the same size. What fraction of marbles are not yellow?- a)12/26
- b)17/26
- c)8/26
- d)21/26
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
DIRECTION: Yashika has a bag with 8 red marbles, 4 blue marbles, 5 green marbles and 9 yellow marbles all of the same size. What fraction of marbles are not yellow?
a)
12/26
b)
17/26
c)
8/26
d)
21/26
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Aashna Yadav answered |
Number of marbles which are not yellow =17
∴ Required fraction = 17/26
∴ Required fraction = 17/26
Which of the following fractions is equivalent to 2/4?- a) 1/4
- b) 2/3
- c) 1/2
- d) 3/4
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following fractions is equivalent to 2/4?
a)
1/4
b)
2/3
c)
1/2
d)
3/4
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Torcia Education answered |
The fraction 2/4 simplifies to 1/2, meaning both represent the same portion of a whole. Recognizing equivalent fractions is crucial for adding and comparing fractions.
is same as ________
What fraction of the figure is shaded?
- a)7/16
- b)5/16
- c)7/12
- d)5/12
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
What fraction of the figure is shaded?
a)
7/16
b)
5/16
c)
7/12
d)
5/12
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Aravind Kumar answered |
Total number of equal parts =12 Number of shaded parts = 7
∴ Required fraction = 7/12
∴ Required fraction = 7/12
How many one-fifths will make one Whole?- a)5
- b)6
- c)3
- d)15
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
How many one-fifths will make one Whole?
a)
5
b)
6
c)
3
d)
15
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Mayank Iyer answered |
1/5 * 5 = 1
So, 5 one-fifths will make one whole,
So, 5 one-fifths will make one whole,
DIRECTION: Yashika has a bag with 8 red marbles, 4 blue marbles, 5 green marbles and 9 yellow marbles all of the same size.
What fraction of marbles are red?- a)8/26
- b)4/26
- c)5/26
- d)9/26
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
DIRECTION: Yashika has a bag with 8 red marbles, 4 blue marbles, 5 green marbles and 9 yellow marbles all of the same size.
What fraction of marbles are red?
What fraction of marbles are red?
a)
8/26
b)
4/26
c)
5/26
d)
9/26
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Jhanvi Das answered |
Total number of marbles in the bag =8+4+5+9=26 Number of red marbles = 8
∴ Required fraction = 8/26
∴ Required fraction = 8/26
What is the fraction used to represent the shaded parts?
- a)
- b)
- c)
- d)
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the fraction used to represent the shaded parts?
a)
b)
c)
d)
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Abhiram Desai answered |
Number of equal parts = 4 Number of shaded parts = 2 Shaded fraction = 2/4
Number of equal parts = 4 Number of shaded parts = 3
∴ Shaded fraction = 3/4 So, fraction used to represent the shaded parts
Number of equal parts = 4 Number of shaded parts = 3
∴ Shaded fraction = 3/4 So, fraction used to represent the shaded parts
What is the total of 5/12 + 1/3?- a) 3/4
- b) 1/2
- c) 2/3
- d) 1
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the total of 5/12 + 1/3?
a)
3/4
b)
1/2
c)
2/3
d)
1
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Torcia Education answered |
Converting 1/3 to a fraction with a denominator of 12 gives you 4/12. Adding 5/12 and 4/12 results in 9/12, which simplifies to 3/4. This process emphasizes the importance of common denominators in addition.
If 2/5 of a set costs $30, how much does the whole set cost?- a) $120
- b) $150
- c) $75
- d) $60
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
If 2/5 of a set costs $30, how much does the whole set cost?
a)
$120
b)
$150
c)
$75
d)
$60
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Stoneridge Institute answered |
To find the total cost, divide $30 by 2 and then multiply by 5, giving you $75. This method shows how to determine total costs from fractional parts.
Which of the following is NOT a property of equivalent fractions?- a) They are always whole numbers
- b) They represent the same portion of a whole
- c) They can be simplified
- d) They have different numerators and denominators
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following is NOT a property of equivalent fractions?
a)
They are always whole numbers
b)
They represent the same portion of a whole
c)
They can be simplified
d)
They have different numerators and denominators
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Yashina Kapoor answered |
Equivalent fractions can represent the same part of a whole, but they are not necessarily whole numbers. Recognizing this helps in understanding fraction operations better.
If you divide 1 liter of water equally among 6 containers, how much water does each container receive?- a) 1/4 liter
- b) 1/6 liter
- c) 1/3 liter
- d) 1/2 liter
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
If you divide 1 liter of water equally among 6 containers, how much water does each container receive?
a)
1/4 liter
b)
1/6 liter
c)
1/3 liter
d)
1/2 liter
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Indu Gupta answered |
Dividing 1 liter by 6 gives each container 1/6 of a liter, which is approximately 166.67 milliliters. This division illustrates how fractions help in distributing quantities evenly.
Convert the improper fraction 9/4 into a mixed number.- a) 2 1/4
- b) 1 1/4
- c) 3 1/4
- d) 2 1/2
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Convert the improper fraction 9/4 into a mixed number.
a)
2 1/4
b)
1 1/4
c)
3 1/4
d)
2 1/2
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Freak Artworks answered |
Dividing 9 by 4 gives 2 with a remainder of 1, thus 9/4 can be expressed as 2 1/4. Mixed numbers are useful for representing fractions in a more understandable way.
then x = _______
The difference between 
- a)3/8
- b)
- c)
- d)
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The difference between
a)
3/8
b)
c)
d)
|
Sandeep Das answered |
Converting the fractions into like fractions LCM of 2 and 8 = 8∴
and 
Now,
Which of the following represents a unit fraction?- a) 2/3
- b) 1/4
- c) 5/5
- d) 3/5
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following represents a unit fraction?
a)
2/3
b)
1/4
c)
5/5
d)
3/5
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Stoneridge Institute answered |
A unit fraction has a numerator of 1, such as 1/4. Understanding unit fractions is fundamental when dealing with parts of wholes in various applications.
If you have the fraction 5/6, what is the value of 1/6 of that fraction?- a) 1/36
- b) 1/6
- c) 5/30
- d) 5/36
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
If you have the fraction 5/6, what is the value of 1/6 of that fraction?
a)
1/36
b)
1/6
c)
5/30
d)
5/36
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Vp Classes answered |
To find 1/6 of 5/6, multiply the two fractions together: (5/6) × (1/6) = 5/36. This demonstrates how fractions can be multiplied to find parts of a given amount.
How can you find 3/10 of $50?- a) $10
- b) $15
- c) $5
- d) $30
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
How can you find 3/10 of $50?
a)
$10
b)
$15
c)
$5
d)
$30
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Stoneridge Institute answered |
To calculate 3/10 of $50, you can multiply $50 by 3 and then divide by 10. This results in $15, demonstrating how to apply fractions to real-world monetary situations.
How would you express the fraction 6/9 in simplest form?- a) 1/2
- b) 1/3
- c) 3/4
- d) 2/3
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
How would you express the fraction 6/9 in simplest form?
a)
1/2
b)
1/3
c)
3/4
d)
2/3
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Freak Artworks answered |
To simplify 6/9, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 3, giving you 2/3. Simplifying fractions is important for clarity and efficiency in calculations.
What does the numerator in a fraction represent?- a) The number of equal parts being considered
- b) The total number of parts
- c) The sum of all parts
- d) The difference between parts
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
What does the numerator in a fraction represent?
a)
The number of equal parts being considered
b)
The total number of parts
c)
The sum of all parts
d)
The difference between parts
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Tutorpedia Coaching answered |
The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered, while the denominator shows the total number of equal parts into which the whole is divided. This understanding is essential for interpreting fractions correctly.
What is the result of 7/8 - 2/8?- a) 1/2
- b) 1/8
- c) 3/8
- d) 5/8
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the result of 7/8 - 2/8?
a)
1/2
b)
1/8
c)
3/8
d)
5/8
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Freak Artworks answered |
When you subtract 2/8 from 7/8, you directly subtract the numerators since the denominators are the same, resulting in 5/8. This illustrates the simplicity of fraction subtraction with like denominators.
Which of the following options can make the given number sentence true? 2/3 
1/4- a)>
- b)<
- c)=
- d)Can't be determined
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following options can make the given number sentence true? 2/3 1/4
1/4a)
>
b)
<
c)
=
d)
Can't be determined
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|
Maulik Chauhan answered |
Converting the fractions into like fractions. LCM of 3 and 4 = 12
and
Now,
and
Now,
To add the fractions 1/5 and 1/10, what is the first step you must take?- a) Subtract the numerators
- b) Convert to decimal
- c) Find a common denominator
- d) Multiply the numerators
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
To add the fractions 1/5 and 1/10, what is the first step you must take?
a)
Subtract the numerators
b)
Convert to decimal
c)
Find a common denominator
d)
Multiply the numerators
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Tutorpedia Coaching answered |
To add fractions with different denominators, the first step is to find a common denominator, which for 1/5 and 1/10 is 10. This helps in properly aligning the fractions for addition.
How do you convert the mixed number 3 1/4 into an improper fraction?- a) (3 × 4) + 1 / 4
- b) (3 + 1) / 4
- c) (3 + 4) / 1
- d) (1 × 4) + 3 / 4
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
How do you convert the mixed number 3 1/4 into an improper fraction?
a)
(3 × 4) + 1 / 4
b)
(3 + 1) / 4
c)
(3 + 4) / 1
d)
(1 × 4) + 3 / 4
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Tutorpedia Coaching answered |
To convert 3 1/4 into an improper fraction, multiply the whole number 3 by the denominator 4 and add the numerator 1, resulting in 13/4. This conversion is essential for performing operations with fractions.
If 1/8 of a set costs $40, what is the total cost of the whole set?- a) $320
- b) $160
- c) $400
- d) $240
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
If 1/8 of a set costs $40, what is the total cost of the whole set?
a)
$320
b)
$160
c)
$400
d)
$240
|
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Tutorpedia Coaching answered |
To find the total cost, multiply $40 by 8, yielding $320. This method demonstrates how fractions can represent parts of a whole in financial contexts.
What is an improper fraction?- a) A fraction that cannot be simplified
- b) A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator
- c) A fraction that equals one
- d) A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
What is an improper fraction?
a)
A fraction that cannot be simplified
b)
A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator
c)
A fraction that equals one
d)
A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator
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Torcia Education answered |
An improper fraction has a numerator that is equal to or larger than the denominator, such as 5/3. Understanding this helps in converting to mixed numbers when necessary.
If you have 1/2 of a pizza and eat 1/4 of it, how much pizza do you have left?- a) 1/2
- b) 1/4
- c) 3/8
- d) 1/8
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
If you have 1/2 of a pizza and eat 1/4 of it, how much pizza do you have left?
a)
1/2
b)
1/4
c)
3/8
d)
1/8
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Vp Classes answered |
Eating 1/4 of 1/2 pizza means you consume 1/8 of the whole pizza, leaving you with 3/8. This scenario illustrates subtraction of fractions in practical situations.
What is the value of 1/100 of $1?- a) $0.50
- b) $1.00
- c) $0.10
- d) $0.01
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the value of 1/100 of $1?
a)
$0.50
b)
$1.00
c)
$0.10
d)
$0.01
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Stoneridge Institute answered |
Dividing $1 by 100 gives $0.01, which is equivalent to 1 cent. This calculation is an example of how fractions operate in financial transactions.
What fraction of the figure is unshaded?
- a)Three eighths
- b)One quarter
- c)One half
- d)One third
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
What fraction of the figure is unshaded?
a)
Three eighths
b)
One quarter
c)
One half
d)
One third
|
Lakshmi Mehta answered |
Total number of equal parts = 32 Number of unshaded parts =16
∴ Required fraction = 16/32 = 1/2 i.e., one half
∴ Required fraction = 16/32 = 1/2 i.e., one half
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