Unit 6 · Algebra

Finn 8×G · Hassan ½G — Finn Is How Many Times Hassan?

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Let Gabriella = 1. Then Finn = 8 and Hassan = 1/2. Finn ÷ Hassan = 8 ÷ (1/2) = 8 × 2 = 16.

Chapters

0:00Introduction
0:24The Question
0:57Establishing the base unit via Gabriella
1:26Defining Hassan's fractional share
1:49Calculating the scale multiplier
2:35Exam strategy — eliminating fractional traps
3:20Confirming the final option

Question

Finn, Gabriella and Hassan have some stickers.

Finn has 8 times as many stickers as Gabriella.

Hassan has 12\frac{1}{2} as many stickers as Gabriella.

Finn has ___ times as many stickers as Hassan. What is the missing number in the sentence above?

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