Question

Use the model to write the equation that represents the problem.

I have four and one-half squares and I want to divide them by one-third. How many pieces would I have?



A) 4
1
2
÷
1
3
= 15
B) 4
1
2
÷
1
3
= 13
1
2
C) 4
1
2
÷
1
3
= 13
Eliminate
D) 4
1
2
÷
1
3
= 5

Answer 1

The correct equation that represents the problem is:

4 1/2 ÷ 1/3 = 13 1/2

Therefore, the answer is option B) 13 1/2.