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Multiplying Fractions - Assignment
Chapter: Operations with Fractions
Topic: Multiplying Fractions
Maximum Marks: 35
Time: 75 minutes
Name: ____________________ Roll No.: __________ Date: ____________

General Instructions

  • All questions are compulsory.
  • Section A carries 1 mark each, Section B 2 marks, Section C 3 marks and Section D 5 marks.
  • Show all working for Sections B, C and D. Only final answers are given at the end — for full solutions, raise your doubts with your teacher.
Section A — Multiple Choice Questions 5 × 1 = 5 marks
1.
To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators and the:
  • A.signs
  • B.denominators
  • C.reciprocals
  • D.wholes
2.
$\tfrac23\times\tfrac34=$
  • A.$\tfrac12$
  • B.$\tfrac56$
  • C.$\tfrac68$
  • D.$\tfrac34$
3.
In fractions, "of" usually means:
  • A.add
  • B.subtract
  • C.multiply
  • D.divide
4.
$\tfrac12$ of $10$ is:
  • A.$2$
  • B.$5$
  • C.$10$
  • D.$20$
5.
Multiplying by a fraction less than $1$ gives a ___ result.
  • A.larger
  • B.smaller
  • C.negative
  • D.whole
Section B — Short Answer (2 marks) 4 × 2 = 8 marks
6.
Multiply $\tfrac12\times\tfrac13$.
7.
Multiply $\tfrac23\times\tfrac35$.
8.
Find $\tfrac14$ of $12$.
9.
Multiply $\tfrac34\times8$.
Section C — Short Answer (3 marks) 4 × 3 = 12 marks
10.
Multiply $\tfrac23\times\tfrac{9}{10}$.
11.
Find $\tfrac25$ of $30$.
12.
Multiply $\tfrac34\times\tfrac29$.
13.
Multiply $\tfrac56\times\tfrac{3}{10}$.
Section D — Long Answer (5 marks) 2 × 5 = 10 marks
14.
A recipe needs $\tfrac34$ cup of sugar. To make half the recipe, how much sugar is needed?
15.
There are $24$ students and $\tfrac38$ of them play cricket. How many play cricket?

Answer Key

Section A — Multiple Choice Questions
  1. (B) denominators
  2. (A) $\tfrac12$
  3. (C) multiply
  4. (B) $5$
  5. (B) smaller
Section B — Short Answer (2 marks)
  1. $\tfrac16$.
  2. $\tfrac25$.
  3. $3$.
  4. $6$.
Section C — Short Answer (3 marks)
  1. $\tfrac35$.
  2. $12$.
  3. $\tfrac16$.
  4. $\tfrac14$.
Section D — Long Answer (5 marks)
  1. $\tfrac38$ cup.
  2. $9$ students.
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