Question

The expression 3/4×1/2 represents a fraction of a circle that is shaded. Which diagram shows the correct shading?

Answer 1

Hello,

Here is your answer:

The proper answer to this question is option D.

Here is how:

First solve the equation:

3*1=3
4*2=8

Which means your answer is D.

If you need anymore help feel free to ask me!

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Multiply: (3/4)*(1/2) = 3/8

if the circle is split into 8 pieces only 3 will be shaded.

This is represented by the bottom right circle.
Another way to look at it is.. 3/4 of 1/2 circle is shaded.

hope this helps. :-)