2) Perform the indicated base six operations by sketching base six blocks.

Show all exchanges clearly. You must remain in base six throughout the problem.

a) 323six-134six= _______six

b) 3six x45six= _______six

c) 123six 3six= _______six

4) Determine the greater fraction in the pair below. Explain using reasoning. You may not convert the fractions to decimals or use common denominators. Once you have found the greater fraction, place the correct symbol (> or <) between the two fractions.

[7 points]

12/33 12/27

11) Let thewhole be two hexagons. Solve using pattern blocks and referring to the definition of multiplication. You may not rewrite the expression. Show each step in your process, showing the appropriate pattern blocks. DO NOT SIMPLY CALCULATE an answer. [7 points]

12 43

12) Anna multiplied 226 x 54 and got the answer of 12204

Explain how Anna can use this result along with estimation to calculate

22.6 x 0.54 Do not refer to the rule for multiplying decimals in your explanation. [7 points]