Backseat Problems: Understanding Half and Whole

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How can you determine if a fraction is equal to one-half?

The numerator is half of the denominator

In the story, why did Sarah and Charles draw an imaginary line down the center of the seat?

To indicate who had more space on their side

Which of the following fractions is more than one-half?

$6/8$

What is a key indicator that a fraction is less than one-half?

The numerator is less than half of the denominator

Which fraction is equal to one-half?

$6/12$

Is 2/8 less than half?

Yes, because the numerator is less than half of the denominator.

If you see a green line at 4¾, should it be rounded to 5 or 4?

5, because 4¾ is closer to 5 than to 4.

Is 1/3 more or less than half?

Less, because the denominator is not twice the numerator.

What is the relationship between the numerators and denominators in fractions that are less than half?

The numerator is less than half of the denominator.

When rounding up, what is the rule for fractions that are exactly halfway between two whole numbers?

Always round up.

This quiz challenges readers to determine if Sarah and Charles had almost no seat or almost all of it based on a scenario involving the backseat of a car. It also explores the concept of halves and how to identify one-half of a whole.

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