Question

While making oatmeal cookies, Angela needs to add 1/2 cup milk to her dough. However, she has only a 1/4 cup measuring cup. How many times does she need to fill the measuring cup to pour 1/2 cup of milk?

Answer 1

Let's picture a rectangle that has been cut into 4 equal pieces

Regions A,B,C,D all have the same area

Answer 2

Ok

Answer 3

Region A represents 1/4 of the total area of the entire rectangle
So this represents 1/4 cup

Answer 4

If we want half a cup, then we need to shade in two small pieces. Let's say we shade A and B

Answer 5

Got it

Answer 6

A and B combined together has us get 2/4 = 1/2 cup

Answer 7

So in short, you need 2 doses of the 1/4 cup to get to a 1/2 cup

Or you could say
2*(1/4) = 2/4 = 1/2

Answer 8

Oh, okay.

Answer 9

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @jimthompson5910
So in short, you need 2 doses of the 1/4 cup to get to a 1/2 cup

Or you could say
2*(1/4) = 2/4 = 1/2
\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{End of Quote}}\)
perfect job !

Answer 10

Thanks, guys!

Answer 11

Thanks @jhonyy9

Answer 12

No problem