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HOMEWORK

Hiking Trails

Solve the following problems, using fraction bars as necessary. Write an equation for each problem.

Mitch went on a hiking trip. On the first day, he hiked the 6-mile-long Wildflower Trail.

• 1 On the second day, Mitch hiked the Lake Point Trail. The Lake Point Trail is 2 3 2 thirds as long as the Wildflower Trail. How long is the Lake Point Trail?

• 2 On the third day, Mitch hiked the Pine Cone Trail. The Pine Cone Trail is 1 1 6 1 , and 1 sixth times as long as the Wildflower Trail. How long is the Pine Cone Trail?

• 3 On the fourth day, Mitch hiked the Big Timbers Trail. The Big Timbers Trail is 1 1 2 1 , and 1 half times as long as the Wildflower Trail. How long is the Big Timbers Trail?

• 4 On the fifth day, Mitch hiked the Golden Sands Trail. The Golden Sands Trail is 2 2 3 2 , and 2 thirds times as long as the Wildflower Trail. How long is the Golden Sands Trail?

NOTE

Students solve problems that involve multiplying a whole number by a fraction or a mixed number.

MWI Multiplying Whole Numbers, Fractions, and Mixed Numbers

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