Alicia drew these same-size game boards. She said that

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of each game board is shaded.

Two rectangles are shown. The first is divided into two equal rectangles that are side-by-side. The second is divided into two equal rectangles, one on top of the other.

Is Alicia correct or incorrect? Explain your answer.

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Answer 1

half of the rectangles in the first game board are shaded, but only a quarter of the rectangles in the second game board are shaded.