Question

the rectangle below represents 1 whole. click on squares to shade a fraction equivalent to $\frac{1}{3}$

Explanation:

Step1: Count total squares

There are 18 squares in the rectangle.

Step2: Calculate number of squares to shade

We want a fraction equivalent to $\frac{1}{3}$. Let the number of squares to shade be $x$. We set up the proportion $\frac{x}{18}=\frac{1}{3}$. Cross - multiplying gives $3x = 18$, so $x=\frac{18}{3}=6$.

Answer:

Shade 6 squares.