Question

julia has 8 red barrettes. 2/4 of her barrettes are red. how many barrettes does julia have?

please explain, is it one whole?

Answer 1

(2/4)= 1/2
8 red barrettes = 1/2 of Julias collection
since half of Julia's barrettes are red, and she has 8 red barrettes you multiply 8*2 to get 16
(2 or (2/1) is the inverse fraction of (1/2))

to double check your answer..
16*(2/4)

Answer 2

thanks how can i draw it to explain?

Answer 3

16