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Multiply a Fraction by a Whole: Word Problems

Solve each problem,, then plot the answer on the number line.

Example
Ava walks 23 of a mile to school. How many miles does Ava walk in 9 school days?
5678
9 × 23 = 183 = 6
Answer: 6
  1. 1.
    Each poster needs 12 of a meter of tape. How many meters of tape do 6 posters need?
    2345
    Answer:
  2. 2.
    Maria walks 34 of a mile to school. How many miles does Maria walk in 6 school days?
    3456
    Answer:
  3. 3.
    One lap of the track is 14 of a mile. How many miles is 6 laps?
    0123
    Answer:
  4. 4.
    Each bow uses 34 of a yard of ribbon. How many yards of ribbon do 4 bows need?
    2345
    Answer:
  5. 5.
    Each garden row needs 34 of a bag of soil. How many bags of soil do 6 rows need?
    3456
    Answer: