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The green rectangle is bigger than the blue one. Can we say that 16 of the green rectangle is bigger than 16 of the blue rectangle?

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The green rectangle is bigger than the blue one. Can we say that `1/6` of the green rectangle is bigger than `1/6` of the blue rectangle?

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Yes, if the whole is bigger, then its part is also bigger. So, `1/6` of a green rectangle is bigger than `1/6` of the blue rectangle.

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Chapter 4 Parts and Wholes
Parts and Wholes | Q 5.2 | Page 54

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