Fractions Of Amounts (Year 3)
Find a fraction of a quantity by dividing and multiplying.
The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 3 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.
Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
There are 28 marbles. 2/4 of them are chosen. How many is that?
- 14
- 112
- 7
Answer: 14. 2/4 of 28: divide by 4 then multiply by 2. 28 ÷ 4 = 7, then × 2 = 14.
ProCompare and infer.
The grid is split into 4 equal groups of counters. What is 1/4 of 8?
- 6
- 4
- 2
Answer: 2. 8 ÷ 4 = 2, so 1/4 of 8 is 2.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
A group has 16 children. 1/4 of them walk to school and the rest do not. How many do NOT?
- 16
- 64
- 12
- 4
Answer: 12. 1/4 of 16 = 4 did, so 16 − 4 = 12 did not.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fractions of amounts?
- Find a fraction of a quantity by dividing and multiplying.
- How can my child practise fractions of amounts at home?
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