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Related Benchmark: MAFS.4.NF.1.1
Reporting Category: Number and Operations - Fractions
Type: MC: Multiple Choice
Difficulty: N/A
Question:

Corey tried to find a fraction equivalent to begin mathsize 11px style 3 over 5 end style. His work is shown.

begin mathsize 12px style 3 over 5 equals space fraction numerator 3 over denominator 5 space end fraction cross times 1 half equals 3 over 10 end style

Which statement describes Corey's error?

 

 

Answer Options:

A. It is impossible to find a fraction equivalent to begin mathsize 11px style 3 over 5 end style.

B. He did not multiply begin mathsize 11px style 3 over 5 end style by a fraction equal to 1.

C. He incorrectly multiplied begin mathsize 11px style 3 over 5 end style and begin mathsize 11px style 1 half end style.

D. He should have divided by begin mathsize 11px style 1 half end style.