Definition Of Quarter

Quarter is any one of the four equal parts a whole is divided into.

More about Quarter

Quarter can be written as 1/4
4 quarters = 1 whole
Quarter is also a coin used in the U.S. and it has the denomination of one-fourth of a dollar.

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Example of Quarter

The figure shows a pizza cut into four equal quarters.

Solved Example on Quarter

Ques: Identify the figure that has a quarter of it shaded.

Choices:

A. Figure 1
B. Figure 2
C. Figure 3
D. Figure 4
Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Step 1:In Figure 1, one out of five parts is shaded ( 1/5)^th part
Step 2: In Figure 2, one out of three parts is shaded ( 1/3)^rd part.
Step 3: In Figure 3, one out of four parts is shaded ( 1/4)^th part
Step 4: In Figure 4, one out of six parts is shaded ( 1/6 )^th part 
Step 5: So, Figure 3 is 1/4 ^th part shaded.

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