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Lesson 2: Multiplying a Fraction by a Whole Number — Practice Questions

  1. 1. Which expression is equivalent to finding $\frac{1}{5}$ of 15?

    • A. $15 \times \frac{1}{5}$
    • B. $5 \times \frac{1}{15}$
    • C. $15 + \frac{1}{5}$
    • D. $\frac{1}{5} \div 15$
  2. 2. A recipe requires $\frac{2}{3}$ of a 12-ounce bottle of sauce. How many ounces of sauce are needed? The answer is ___ ounces.

  3. 3. The expression $4 \times \frac{3}{5}$ is best interpreted as which of the following?

    • A. Four groups of three-fifths
    • B. Three-fifths of four
    • C. Four divided by three-fifths
    • D. Four plus three-fifths
  4. 4. Calculate the value of the expression $5 \times \frac{2}{7}$. Express your answer as a fraction. The answer is ___.

  5. 5. Does the expression $\frac{1}{4} \times 20$ have the same value as $20 \times \frac{1}{4}$?

    • A. Yes, because of the commutative property
    • B. No, because the order of numbers is different
  6. 6. What is $\frac{3}{4}$ of 16? The answer is ___.

  7. 7. Which calculation represents adding $\frac{1}{2}$ to itself 6 times?

    • A. $6 \times \frac{1}{2}$
    • B. $\frac{1}{2} \times 6$
    • C. $6 + \frac{1}{2}$
    • D. $\frac{1}{2} \div 6$
  8. 8. A group of friends ate $\frac{4}{5}$ of a pizza that was cut into 10 slices. How many slices did they eat? The answer is ___ slices.

  9. 9. Solve for the value of the expression: $\frac{5}{6} \times 18$. The answer is ___.

  10. 10. Which expression is guaranteed to be equal to $\frac{1}{4} \times 20$ because of the commutative property?

    • A. $20 \times \frac{1}{4}$
    • B. $20 + \frac{1}{4}$
    • C. $20 - \frac{1}{4}$
    • D. $20 \div \frac{1}{4}$