What multiplication equation is represented by this picture? Explain.

Question

5 circles are shown. Each circle is divided into 5 equal parts of which 3 parts are shaded.

(2 points)

Answer 1

The picture you described represents a multiplication equation that can be expressed as:

\[ 5 \times 3 = 15 \]

Here's the explanation for this equation:

1. Circles: There are 5 circles in total.
2. Parts in Each Circle: Each circle is divided into 5 equal parts.
3. Shaded Parts: Out of those 5 parts, 3 parts are shaded in each circle.

To find the total number of shaded parts, we multiply the number of circles (5) by the number of shaded parts in each circle (3):

• Total shaded parts = Number of circles × Shaded parts per circle
• Total shaded parts = \( 5 \times 3 = 15 \)

Thus, the multiplication equation represented by the picture is \( 5 \times 3 = 15 \).