Question

the rectangle below represents 1 whole. it is divided into 16 equal squares. click on squares to shade a fraction equivalent to $\frac{1}{4}$.

Explanation:

Step1: Find equivalent fraction

We know that to find the number of squares to shade for a fraction equivalent to $\frac{1}{4}$ out of 16 equal - sized squares, we use the proportion. Let the number of squares to shade be $x$. We set up the equation $\frac{x}{16}=\frac{1}{4}$.

Step2: Solve the proportion

Cross - multiply: $4x = 16\times1$. Then $x=\frac{16\times1}{4}=4$.

Answer:

Shade 4 squares.