Unit 4, Lesson 8
How Much in Each Group? (Part 1)
Grade 6
Practice
Problem 1
Han has walked \(\frac{1}{4}\) mile from home. This is \(\frac{1}{3}\) of his way to school. What is the distance between his home and school?
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Complete the diagram to represent and answer the question.
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Write multiplication and division equations to represent this situation.
Problem 2
For each situation, complete the tape diagram to represent and answer the question.
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Mai has picked 1 cup of strawberries, which is enough for \(\frac34\) of a batch of fruit salad. How many cups does she need for the whole batch?
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Priya has picked \(1\frac12\) cups of raspberries, which is enough for \(\frac34\) of a batch of fruit salad. How many cups does she need for the whole batch?
Problem 3
Consider the problem: Tyler painted \( \frac92\) square yards of wall area with 3 quarts of paint. How many quarts of paint does it take to paint each square yard of wall?
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Write multiplication and division equations to represent the situation.
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Answer the question. Show your reasoning. Use the grid to draw a diagram if you find it helpful.
Problem 4
Lin is working on a project. After working for \(2\frac{1}{4}\) hours, she has completed \(\frac{3}{5}\) of the project. How long will it take her to complete the entire project?
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Write multiplication and division equations to represent the situation.
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Answer the question. Show your reasoning. Use the grid to draw a diagram if you find it helpful.