Three Quarters of a Tart
Age 9 · Maths
A round tart is cut into four equal slices. Three slices are still on the plate, and one slice is missing.
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- One remaining slice: one equal quarter of the whole tart.
- The empty wedge: the missing quarter, so three quarters remain.
Examples
- Sharing a pizza cut into four equal slices and taking three.
- Coloring three of four equal boxes in a row.
Key takeaways
- Equal parts of a whole must be the same size.
- Three quarters means three out of four equal parts.
Quiz: Three Quarters of a Tart (Age 9)
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What does three quarters mean?
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For parts to be equal parts of a whole, what must be true?
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A whole tart is cut into four equal slices, and three slices remain. How much of the tart remains?
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