Questions: Multiplication as Scaling: In each set, circle the Odd One Out and describe why it does not fit with the others.
Which Is the Odd One?
Arie went to an ice cream shop with three of her friends. Each of them got 1/2 cup of ice cream on their cone. How many cups of ice cream did they receive?
Transcript text: Multiplication as Scaling: In each set, circle the Odd One Out and describe why it does not fit with the others.
Which Is the Odd One?
Arie went to an ice cream shop with three of her friends. Each of them got $\frac{1}{2}$ cup of ice cream on their cone. How many cups of ice cream did they receive?
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Count the Total Number of People
Arie went to the ice cream shop with three friends, so the total number of people is:
\[
\text{Total People} = 1 + 3 = 4
\]
Step 2: Calculate the Total Amount of Ice Cream
Each person received \( \frac{1}{2} \) cup of ice cream. Therefore, the total amount of ice cream received by all four people is:
\[
\text{Total Ice Cream} = \text{Total People} \times \text{Ice Cream per Person} = 4 \times \frac{1}{2} = 2.0
\]
Final Answer
The total amount of ice cream received by Arie and her friends is \\(\boxed{2.0}\\).