Question

l.10 multiply fractions by whole numbers: word problems wtt
the cattle at the clay farm are fed 2 bales of hay each day. the horses are fed 1/4 as much hay as the cattle. how many bales of hay are the horses fed each day?
write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.
bales of hay
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Explanation:

Step1: Identify the amount for cattle

Cattle are fed 2 bales per day.

Step2: Multiply by the fraction for horses

Horses get $\frac{1}{4}$ of cattle's amount. So calculate $2\times\frac{1}{4}$.
$2\times\frac{1}{4}=\frac{2}{4}=\frac{1}{2}$

Answer:

$\frac{1}{2}$