Question

color 9 of the 10 boxes red.
fraction: ____ decimal: ____
color 6 of the 10 boxes red.
fraction: ____ decimal: ____

Explanation:

Step1: Define total and colored boxes

Total boxes = 10, colored boxes (first set) = 9

Step2: Write the fraction

Fraction = $\frac{\text{Colored Boxes}}{\text{Total Boxes}} = \frac{9}{10}$

Step3: Convert fraction to decimal

Decimal = $9 \div 10 = 0.9$

Step4: Define values for second set

Total boxes = 10, colored boxes (second set) = 6

Step5: Write the fraction

Fraction = $\frac{\text{Colored Boxes}}{\text{Total Boxes}} = \frac{6}{10}$

Step6: Convert fraction to decimal

Decimal = $6 \div 10 = 0.6$

Answer:

First section:
Fraction: $\frac{9}{10}$
Decimal: $0.9$

Second section:
Fraction: $\frac{6}{10}$
Decimal: $0.6$