Question

Which diagram best shows how fraction bars can be used to evaluate One-half divided by one-fourth?
A fraction bar labeled 1. Under the 1 are 2 boxes containing one-half. Under the 2 boxes are 4 boxes containing one-fourth. 2 one-fourths are circled.
A fraction bar labeled one-fourth. Under the one-fourth are 2 boxes containing one-half. Under the 2 boxes are 4 boxes containing 1. 2 boxes containing 1 are circled.
A fraction bar labeled 1. Under the 1 are 4 boxes containing one-fourth. Under the 4 boxes are 8 boxes containing one-half. One box containing one-half is circled.
A fraction bar labeled 1. Under the 1 are 4 boxes containing one-fourth. Under the 4 boxes are 2 boxes containing one-half. One box containing one-half is circled.

Answer 1

Option A.

It shows a whole split into fourths and halves and circles the two one-fourth pieces that make up one-half, so 1/2 ÷ 1/4 = 2 (two quarters fit into one half).