Olivia Understands Why 3/5 and 9/15 Are Equivalent Fractions

question 48

Multiple Choice

Olivia understands why 3/5 and 9/15 are equivalent fractions. Based on this information, Olivia is probably in Piaget's _______ stage of development.

• A) sensorimotor
• B) preoperational
• C) formal operations
• D) concrete operations

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Definitions:

Sociology

The scientific study of society, social relationships, social interactions, and culture that surrounds everyday life.

Diverse Society

A community characterized by a variety of different cultural, ethnic, racial, and social backgrounds.

Capitalism

An economic system based on private ownership and the free market, characterized by the pursuit of profit.

Lumpenproletariat

A term coined by Marx to describe the class of outcasts in society, such as the unemployed and criminals, who are not involved in industrial production.