Question

for parts (a) through (d), write a fraction to approximate the shaded portion as part of the whole.

a. the fraction representing the shaded portion as part of the whole is
(type an integer or a simplified fraction.)

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the whole

The rectangle is divided into 2 equal vertical parts. One of these vertical parts is further divided into 4 equal horizontal parts. So total equal parts: \(2\times4 = 8\) (or we can see the left vertical part is 4 units, right vertical part is 4 units, total 8 units).

Step2: Count shaded parts

The shaded part is 1 unit (the green square). So the fraction is \(\frac{1}{8}\).

Answer:

\(\frac{1}{8}\)