standard_description: Find whole-number quotients of whole numbers with up to four-digit dividends and two-digit divisors, using strategies based on place value, the properties of operations, and/or the relationship between multiplication and division. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or area models.
problem_activity: Problem 1
a.   A construction worker is tiling a backsplash. The backsplash is
$${4{{{1\over2}}}}$$
tiles long and
$${{1\over2}}$$
tile tall. How many tiles are needed in total for the whole backsplash? Give an exact answer that includes the fractions of a tile she will need.
b.   A runway measures
$${10{1\over3}}$$
yards long and
$${{3\over4}}$$
yards wide. What is the area, in square yards, of the runway?
Problem 2
a.   Kendra is making
$${{1\over2}}$$
of a recipe. The full recipe calls for
$${3 {1\over4}}$$
cups of flour. How many cups of flour should Kendra use?
b.   Claire walked
$${2{2\over5}}$$
miles. Jason walked
$${{2\over3}}$$
as far as Claire. How many miles did Jason walk?
Problem 3
Solve. Show or explain your work.
a.
$${{2\over3} \times 4{1\over4}}$$
b.
$${3{2\over5} \times {1\over2}}$$
c.
$${{5\over4} \times 3{1\over3}}$$


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