Question

Mr. Nakamura cuts 1 2 of a piece of construction paper. He uses 1 5 of the piece to make a flower. What fraction of the sheet of paper does he use to make the flower?

Answer 1

1/10th

Explanation:

You multiply,

1/2 x 1/5 = 1/10

You can also picture it. Cut half a sheet of paper into 5 pieces. that means the other half would have 5 pieces too you cut it. That means there would be 10 pieces in total. He uses one of those pieces.