Question

type the correct answer in the box. use numbers instead of words. model r and model s are the same size. model r is shaded to represent a fraction. model r (a rectangle divided into 4 equal parts, 1 part shaded) model s (a rectangle divided into 8 equal parts) how many parts of model s should be shaded to show an equivalent fraction? parts

Explanation:

Step1: Determine fraction for Model R

Model R has 4 equal parts, 1 shaded. So fraction is $\frac{1}{4}$.

Step2: Find equivalent fraction for Model S

Model S has 8 equal parts. Let $x$ be shaded parts. We need $\frac{x}{8}=\frac{1}{4}$. Solve for $x$: $x = \frac{8}{4}=2$.

Answer:

2