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 35 marbles. 3/5 of them are chosen. How many is that?
- 175
- 21
- 12
- 7
Answer: 21. 3/5 of 35: divide by 5 then multiply by 3. 35 ÷ 5 = 7, then × 3 = 21.
ProCompare and infer.
The grid is split into 3 equal groups of counters. What is 1/3 of 6?
- 6
- 3
- 2
Answer: 2. 6 ÷ 3 = 2, so 1/3 of 6 is 2.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
A group has 12 children. 2/4 of them choose apples and the rest do not. How many do NOT?
- 12
- 6
- 48
Answer: 6. 2/4 of 12 = 6 did, so 12 − 6 = 6 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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