How much dhokla would each person get if it was shared equally among 6 people? Try also with 8 people. Who will get the bigger pieces of dhokla? Draw and explain.
For 6 people: Each person gets 1/6 of the dhokla.
For 8 people: Each person gets 1/8 of the dhokla.
Comparison: 1/6 > 1/8 ∴ The people sharing among 6 will get bigger pieces.
Explanation: When we divide the same whole among fewer people, each person gets a larger share.
Explanation
The chapter reinforces that dividing a whole among more people results in smaller shares for each person. Comparing 1/6 and 1/8: since 6 is less than 8, 1/6 represents a larger portion than 1/8. Students are encouraged to draw and visualize this concept.
Solution Steps
Step 1: For 6 people, divide the dhokla into 6 equal parts → Each gets 1/6
Step 2: For 8 people, divide the dhokla into 8 equal parts → Each gets 1/8
Step 3: Compare 1/6 and 1/8
Step 4: Since 6 < 8, therefore 1/6 > 1/8
Step 5: People sharing among 6 get bigger pieces