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Solving Word Problems involving Fractions

1/3 of 15 is ___

Solution:

 x 15 =

x = or 5

Answer: 5 meters

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the question, the ball's initial or original height is 15 meters. The ball bounces 1/3 of the previous height. This can be expressed mathematically:

    1/3 x 15 = n

where n represents the height of the ball before it rested.

To multiply a fraction by a whole number, we follow the steps below:

1. Express the whole number into a fraction. We can do this by adding 1 as its denominator:

   Ex. 15 =

2. Multiply the two numerators and multiply the two denominators.

   Ex. x =

3. Simplify when needed.

    = 5

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