Three students each draw a circle. They each shade

Question

of their circles, as shown.

Which equation shows how much of the circles are shaded altogether?

Responses
A


3 times 1 third is equal to 3 thirds is equal to 1
B


3 times 2 thirds is equal to 6 thirds is equal to 2
C



3 times 2 thirds is equal to 5 thirds is equal to 1 and 2 thirds
D

Answer 1

3 times 1 third is equal to 3 thirds is equal to 1 and 2 thirds