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Quarter

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.

Quick Summary

  • A quarter represents one out of four equal parts.
  • Four quarters make a whole.
  • Quarter can also refer to a coin worth one-fourth of a dollar.
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🍎 Teacher Insights

Use visual aids like pizzas or circles cut into quarters to help students understand the concept. Emphasize the importance of equal parts. Relate it to real-world examples like sharing food or money.

🎓 Prerequisites

  • Basic counting
  • Understanding of whole numbers
  • Concept of equal parts

Check Your Knowledge

Q1: Which of the following shows a shape divided into quarters?

Q2: How many quarters make a whole?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does it mean when something is 'quartered'?
A: It means it has been divided into four equal parts.

Q: How many quarters are in a whole pizza?
A: There are four quarters in a whole pizza.

Q: If I have two quarters, what fraction of the whole do I have?
A: You have two-fourths (2/4) or one-half (1/2) of the whole.

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