Question

has $\frac{1}{2}$ shaded; does not have $\frac{1}{2}$ shaded; bin a; bin b

Explanation:

Step1: Count total equal parts

The square is split into 16 equal small squares, so total parts $n=16$.

Step2: Count shaded parts

Count the shaded small squares: there are 7 shaded parts.

Step3: Compare to $\frac{1}{2}$

Calculate $\frac{1}{2}$ of 16: $\frac{1}{2} \times 16 = 8$. Since $7
eq 8$, the shaded fraction is $\frac{7}{16}$, not $\frac{1}{2}$.

Answer:

The square belongs in the "Does not have $\frac{1}{2}$ shaded" box.