REASONING Tara says that 1/2 of a salad is always the same amount. Lynn says that it could be different amounts, depending on how large the salad is. Who is correct and why?
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a set has 12 squares. Which is the number of squares in 1/3 of the set?
lynn because it can be 3/1 or 4/1 it can be a smaller fraction than what u think
Both of them are correct but it depends on the salad
None of them because its not equal
To determine who is correct, let's analyze the statements made by Tara and Lynn.
Tara says that 1/2 of a salad is always the same amount. To understand this statement, consider a whole salad divided into two equal parts: one part represents half of the salad. According to Tara, regardless of the size of the salad, half of it will always be the same amount. For example, if you have a small salad and divide it in half, you will still have the same quantity of salad as if you had a large salad and divided it in half.
On the other hand, Lynn says that it could be different amounts, depending on how large the salad is. Lynn's statement suggests that the quantity of salad represented by half depends on the size of the salad. So, if you have a small salad, half of it would be a smaller amount than if you had a large salad.
Now, let's discuss who is correct based on the reasoning provided. Lynn's statement aligns with logical reasoning. It is sensible to think that if you have different sized salads, the amount represented by half of the salad will vary. On the other hand, Tara's statement seems to overlook the fact that the size of the salad affects the quantity represented by half.
Therefore, Lynn is correct. The amount represented by half of a salad can indeed be different depending on the size of the salad. It is important to consider the proportional relationship between the salad's size and the quantity represented by half.