Question

In simplest form

2/5 x 3/7
Answers
A. 14/15
B.5/12
C. 6/35
D. 1/5

9/10x5/7
Answers
A. 1 13/50
B. 9/14
C. 14/17
D.4/7

Jennys lawn is 1/3 of an acre. After mowing 1/2 of the lawn, how much of an acre has she mowed?
Answers
A. 1/5
B. 1/6
C. 1/2
D. 2/5

A leaking bucket is filled to 3/4 capacity. After some time, 1/2 of the water has leaked out. What fraction of the water has leaked out of the bucket?
Answers
A. 1/4
B.2/3
C. 3/8
D. 3/16

Mike plans to run 7/8 mile. He begins running, but 2/3 of the way he pulls a hamstring muscle. What fraction of a mile did he run?
Answers
A. 7/12
B. 14/25
C. 10/11
D. 7/11

Answer 1

1) C
2) B
3) B
4) A
5) A

Answer 2

1. C

2. B

3. B

4. C

5. A

Explanation:

1. 2/5 times 3/7 equals 6/35 and cannot be simplified

2. 9/10 times 5/7 equals 45/70 or 9/14

3. 1/3 times 1/2 equals 1/6

4. 3/4 times 1/2 equals 3/8

5. 2/3 of 7/8 equals 7/12