Jen has planted flowers in


of her garden as shown below.

A rectangle is divided into 3 parts and one part is shaded.

Which shape has a shaded part(s) that is equal to the fraction of planted flowers in Jen's garden?

A.
A rectangle is divided into 6 parts and 2 parts are shaded.

B.
A rectangle is divided into 4 parts and 2 parts are shaded.

C.
A rectangle is divided into 8 parts and 3 parts are shaded.

D.

1 answer

A rectangle is divided into 5 parts and 2 parts are shaded.

The correct answer is B. A rectangle is divided into 4 parts and 2 parts are shaded. This represents the fraction 2/4, which is equivalent to 1/2, the fraction of planted flowers in Jen's garden.