Math Problem Statement

Cindy has a regular painting canvas that one whole as shown. She wants to paint 1/4 of the area of the canvas blue. What must be true so that the area of the blue painted part represents 1/4 of the area of the canvas? O A. The canvas must be divided into parts that are the same shape as the canvas. • B. The model must be divided into a total of 4 parts and the parts must be equal in size. • C. The canvas must be divided so there is 1 painted part with 4 unpainted parts. • D. The perimeter of each part of the canvas must be equal.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Area Division
Geometry

Formulas

Fraction of an area = (painted area) / (total area)
Area = length × width for rectangles

Theorems

Equal area division theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 3-5