Q1
If 1/4 of 20 apples are rotten, the number of rotten apples is:
A5
B4
C16
D10
CBSEClass 7 (CBSE)MathematicsCh 8 · Topic 2
Word Problems on Fractions
Applying fraction operations to solve real-life word problems.
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For example, 'If 2/5 of a class of 30 students are girls, find the number of girls' translates to the multiplication 2/5 × 30 = 12 girls, since 'of' indicates finding a fractional part of a total quantity. Practicing fraction word problems in realistic contexts — recipes, sharing food, dividing time — helps build the practical reasoning skills needed to apply fraction operations correctly in everyday situations, not just abstract calculations.
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• Identify the correct operation from the word problem's context (e.g., 'of' often means multiplication).
• Example: 2/5 of 30 students = 2/5 x 30 = 12 students.
• Word problems build practical reasoning for applying fraction operations.
• Common contexts: recipes, sharing food, dividing time or quantities.