Daily Math — 2026-06-22
Grade 1 Problems
[Easy] Counting Campers
- EN: There are 7 kids at a campsite. 3 more arrive. How many kids are there now?
- FR: Il y a 7 enfants au camping. 3 autres arrivent. Combien d'enfants y a-t-il maintenant ?
- Choices: A) 9 B) 10 C) 11 D) 8
- Hint: Adding means joining groups. For example, if 4 birds sit on a fence and 2 more land, count on: 4 → 5, 6. That gives 6 birds. Try the same idea with your numbers!
- Steps:
- Step 1: Imagine 4 apples in a basket. Then 5 more are put in. Count on from 4: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. That gives 9 apples.
- Step 2: To add, start with the bigger number and count on by the smaller number. Use that method with 7 and 3.
- Answer: 10
[Easy] Hockey Goals
- EN: Liam scored 5 goals on Monday and 4 goals on Tuesday. How many goals in total?
- FR: Liam a marqué 5 buts lundi et 4 buts mardi. Combien de buts en tout ?
- Choices: A) 8 B) 7 C) 9 D) 10
- Hint: To add two numbers, you can put them together. For example, 3 goals + 6 goals: start at 6 and count on 3 more — 7, 8, 9. That's 9!
- Steps:
- Step 1: Say we have 6 + 3. Start at 6 and count on: 7, 8, 9. So 6 + 3 = 9.
- Step 2: Start at the bigger number and count on by the smaller one. Try that now with 5 and 4.
- Answer: 9
[Easy] Skip Counting by 2s
- EN: Count by 2s: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___. What comes next?
- FR: Compte par 2 : 2, 4, 6, 8, ___. Quel nombre vient ensuite ?
- Choices: A) 9 B) 11 C) 10 D) 12
- Hint: Skip counting by 2s means you always add 2 each time. For example: 10, 12, 14. Each step goes up by 2.
- Steps:
- Step 1: Try starting at 4 and skip counting by 2s: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12. Each time we add 2.
- Step 2: Look at your last number (8) and add 2 to find the next number in the pattern.
- Answer: 10
[Easy] Fewer Pennies
- EN: Mia has 9 pennies. She gives 4 to her friend. How many pennies does she have left?
- FR: Mia a 9 sous. Elle en donne 4 à son amie. Combien de sous lui reste-t-il ?
- Choices: A) 6 B) 4 C) 5 D) 3
- Hint: Subtracting means taking away. For example, if you have 8 stickers and give away 3, count back: 8 → 7, 6, 5. That leaves 5 stickers.
- Steps:
- Step 1: Start with 8 cookies. Take away 5. Count back from 8: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3. So 8 − 5 = 3.
- Step 2: To subtract, start at the big number and count backward by the smaller number. Try it with 9 and 4!
- Answer: 5
[Medium] Snowflakes on a Window
- EN: There are 12 snowflakes on a window. 5 melt away. How many are left?
- FR: Il y a 12 flocons sur une fenêtre. 5 fondent. Combien en reste-t-il ?
- Choices: A) 6 B) 8 C) 7 D) 9
- Hint: Subtraction means taking away from a group. For example, 14 − 6: start at 14 and count back 6 — 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8. Answer is 8.
- Steps:
- Step 1: Try 11 − 4. Start at 11 and count back 4 steps: 10, 9, 8, 7. So 11 − 4 = 7.
- Step 2: Count back from your starting number by the number being taken away. Apply this to 12 and 5.
- Answer: 7
[Medium] Toonies and Loonies
- EN: You have 1 loonie (worth 10 cents in this game) and 1 nickel (5 cents). How many cents do you have altogether?
- FR: Tu as 1 pièce de 10 cents et 1 pièce de 5 cents. Combien de cents as-tu en tout ?
- Choices: A) 14 B) 16 C) 15 D) 20
- Hint: To find total cents, add the value of each coin. For example, 1 dime (10¢) + 1 penny (1¢) = 10 + 1 = 11¢.
- Steps:
- Step 1: Suppose you have a nickel (5¢) and a nickel (5¢). Add them: 5 + 5 = 10¢.
- Step 2: Add the value of each coin together. Use this method with 10¢ and 5¢.
- Answer: 15
[Medium] Maple Syrup Bottles
- EN: A farmer fills 6 bottles of maple syrup in the morning and 8 bottles in the afternoon. How many bottles in total?
- FR: Un fermier remplit 6 bouteilles de sirop d'érable le matin et 8 l'après-midi. Combien en tout ?
- Choices: A) 13 B) 15 C) 14 D) 12
- Hint: Adding two numbers means combining them. For example, 7 + 5 = 12. Start at 7 and count on 5: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
- Steps:
- Step 1: Try 9 + 4. Start at 9 and count on 4: 10, 11, 12, 13. So 9 + 4 = 13.
- Step 2: Start at the bigger number (8) and count on by the smaller one (6). Try it now!
- Answer: 14
[Medium] Comparing Numbers
- EN: Which number is greater: 16 or 13?
- FR: Quel nombre est plus grand : 16 ou 13 ?
- Choices: A) 13 B) 14 C) 16 D) 15
- Hint: When comparing two numbers, look at the tens digit first. For example, 18 vs. 11 — both have 1 ten, but 18 has 8 ones and 11 has 1 one, so 18 is greater.
- Steps:
- Step 1: Compare 14 and 17. Both have 1 ten. 14 has 4 ones, 17 has 7 ones. Since 7 > 4, then 17 > 14.
- Step 2: Look at the ones digits to decide which number is bigger. Use this to compare 16 and 13.
- Answer: 16
[Hard] Tim Hortons Timbits
- EN: There are 20 Timbits in a box. The kids eat 9 of them. Then 5 more are added. How many Timbits are there now?
- FR: Il y a 20 Timbits dans une boîte. Les enfants en mangent 9. Puis on en ajoute 5. Combien y en a-t-il maintenant ?
- Choices: A) 14 B) 17 C) 16 D) 15
- Hint: Do one step at a time. For example, start with 15, take away 6 (= 9), then add 4 to get 13. Handle subtraction first, then addition.
- Steps:
- Step 1: Start with 18 stickers. Take away 8: 18 − 8 = 10. Then add 3 more: 10 + 3 = 13.
- Step 2: Solve in order — subtract first, then add. Apply this two-step method to 20, 9, and 5.
- Answer: 16
[Hard] Counting to 100
- EN: Start at 60 and count by 10s. What is the 4th number you land on?
- FR: Commence à 60 et compte par 10. Quel est le 4e nombre sur lequel tu atterris ?
- Choices: A) 90 B) 100 C) 80 D) 110
- Hint: Skip counting by 10s means adding 10 each time. For example, starting at 20: 30, 40, 50, 60. The 4th number landed on is 60.
- Steps:
- Step 1: Start at 10 and count by 10s: 20 (1st), 30 (2nd), 40 (3rd), 50 (4th). The 4th number is 50.
- Step 2: Count each hop carefully and keep track of which hop you're on. Now start at 60 and count 4 hops of 10.
- Answer: 100
Grade 2 Problems
[Easy] Snowfall Centimetres
- EN: It snowed 23 cm on Saturday and 14 cm on Sunday. How many centimetres of snow fell in total?
- FR: Il a neigé 23 cm samedi et 14 cm dimanche. Combien de centimètres de neige sont tombés en tout ?
- Choices: A) 35 B) 38 C) 37 D) 36
- Hint: Add the ones first, then the tens. For example, 31 + 15: ones → 1 + 5 = 6, tens → 3 + 1 = 4, so the answer is 46.
- Steps:
- Step 1: Solve 32 + 25. Ones: 2 + 5 = 7. Tens: 3 + 2 = 5. Answer: 57.
- Step 2: Add ones together, then tens together, and combine them. Try this with 23 and 14.
- Answer: 37
[Easy] Telling Time
- EN: The clock shows 3:00. What time will it be in 1 hour?
- FR: L'horloge indique 3 h. Quelle heure sera-t-il dans 1 heure ?
- Choices: A) 2 B) 5 C) 3 D) 4
- Hint: Adding 1 hour just moves the hour hand one spot forward. For example, if it's 7:00 and you add 1 hour, it becomes 8:00.
- Steps:
- Step 1: If the clock shows 9:00 and we add 1 hour, the hour hand moves to 10. So it's 10:00.
- Step 2: Simply add 1 to the hour number. Use this to find what comes after 3:00.
- Answer: 4
[Easy] Coin Counting
- EN: You have 2 dimes and 3 nickels. How many cents do you have?
- FR: Tu as 2 pièces de 10 cents et 3 pièces de 5 cents. Combien de cents as-tu ?
- Choices: A) 30 B) 35 C) 25 D) 40
- Hint: A dime = 10¢ and a nickel = 5¢. For example, 3 dimes = 30¢ and 2 nickels = 10¢. Total = 40¢.
- Steps:
- Step 1: Try 2 dimes + 1 nickel. 2 × 10 = 20¢, 1 × 5 = 5¢. Total = 25¢.
- Step 2: Multiply each coin by its value and add the totals. Try with 2 dimes (10¢ each) and 3 nickels (5¢ each).
- Answer: 35
[Easy] Shorter Pencil
- EN: One pencil is 15 cm long. Another is 8 cm long. How much longer is the first pencil?
- FR: Un crayon mesure 15 cm. Un autre mesure 8 cm. De combien le premier crayon est-il plus long ?
- Choices: A) 6 B) 8 C) 7 D) 9
- Hint: To find the difference, subtract the smaller number from the larger. For example, 13 cm − 5 cm = 8 cm.
- Steps:
- Step 1: Compare 17 cm and 9 cm. 17 − 9 = 8. The first is 8 cm longer.
- Step 2: Subtract the short length from the long length to find the difference. Apply to 15 and 8.
- Answer: 7
[Medium] Patterning at School
- EN: Look at the pattern: 5, 10, 15, 20, ___. What is the next number?
- FR: Observe le modèle : 5, 10, 15, 20, ___. Quel est le prochain nombre ?
- Choices: A) 24 B) 26 C) 25 D) 30
- Hint: Find the rule by looking at how much each number increases. For example, in 3, 6, 9, 12 — each number increases by 3. Keep adding the same amount!
- Steps:
- Step 1: Look at 2, 4, 6, 8. The difference is always 2, so the next number is 8 + 2 = 10.
- Step 2: Find the difference between numbers in the pattern, then add it to the last number. Try with 20 and your rule.
- Answer: 25
[Medium] Subtracting at the Canteen
- EN: The school canteen had 85 apples. Students took 47 of them. How many apples are left?
- FR: La cafétéria avait 85 pommes. Les élèves en ont pris 47. Combien en reste-t-il ?
- Choices: A) 39 B) 37 C) 38 D) 40
- Hint: Subtract with regrouping. For example, 72 − 38: borrow from the tens — ones become 12 − 8 = 4, tens become 6 − 3 = 3. Answer: 34.
- Steps:
- Step 1: Try 64 − 29. Ones: 4 − 9 — borrow! 14 − 9 = 5. Tens: 5 − 2 = 3. Answer: 35.
- Step 2: If the top ones digit is smaller, borrow 1 ten. Then subtract each column. Apply to 85 − 47.
- Answer: 38
[Medium] Time on the Ice
- EN: Hockey practice starts at 4:30. It lasts 1 hour. What time does it end? (Give the hour number only.)
- FR: L'entraînement de hockey commence à 16 h 30. Il dure 1 heure. À quelle heure se termine-t-il ? (Donne seulement le chiffre des heures.)
- Choices: A) 4 B) 6 C) 5 D) 7
- Hint: Add 1 hour to the starting time. For example, if practice starts at 2:30 and lasts 1 hour, it ends at 3:30 — the hour goes up by 1.
- Steps:
- Step 1: Start at 6:30, add 1 hour → 7:30. The hour changes from 6 to 7.
- Step 2: Just add 1 to the hour number when you add 1 full hour. Try it with 4:30.
- Answer: 5
[Medium] Measuring the Garden
- EN: A garden fence is 6 metres on one side and 9 metres on the other side. What is the total length of both sides?
- FR: Une clôture de jardin fait 6 mètres d'un côté et 9 mètres de l'autre. Quelle est la longueur totale des deux côtés ?
- Choices: A) 13 B) 16 C) 15 D) 14
- Hint: Just add the two lengths together. For example, 7 m + 8 m = 15 m total.
- Steps:
- Step 1: A fence has sides of 4 m and 7 m. Total = 4 + 7 = 11 m.
- Step 2: Add the two lengths. Use that same method with 6 and 9.
- Answer: 15
[Hard] Change at Tim Hortons
- EN: You pay for a muffin with 75 cents. The muffin costs 58 cents. How much change do you get?
- FR: Tu paies un muffin avec 75 cents. Le muffin coûte 58 cents. Combien de monnaie reçois-tu ?
- Choices: A) 18 B) 15 C) 17 D) 16
- Hint: Subtract the cost from the amount paid. For example, if you pay 80¢ for something costing 63¢: 80 − 63 = 17¢ change.
- Steps:
- Step 1: You pay 90¢ and the item costs 66¢. 90 − 66: ones → 0 − 6, borrow → 10 − 6 = 4; tens → 8 − 6 = 2. Change = 24¢.
- Step 2: Subtract cost from amount paid, regrouping if needed. Apply to 75 − 58.
- Answer: 17
[Hard] Loonie Challenge
- EN: You have 4 quarters (25¢ each) and 2 dimes (10¢ each). How many cents do you have in total?
- FR: Tu as 4 pièces de 25 cents et 2 pièces de 10 cents. Combien de cents as-tu en tout ?
- Choices: A) 100 B) 110 C) 115 D) 120
- Hint: Multiply each coin value by the number of coins, then add. For example, 3 quarters = 3 × 25 = 75¢, plus 1 dime = 10¢. Total = 85¢.
- Steps:
- Step 1: 2 quarters = 2 × 25 = 50¢. 3 dimes = 3 × 10 = 30¢. Total = 50 + 30 = 80¢.
- Step 2: Multiply each type of coin separately, then add the results. Now try with 4 quarters and 2 dimes.
- Answer: 120
Grade 3 Problems
[Easy] Multiplication at the Maple Farm
- EN: A maple farm has 4 rows of trees with 5 trees in each row. How many trees are there in total?
- FR: Une ferme acéricole a 4 rangées de 5 arbres. Combien y a-t-il d'arbres en tout ?
- Choices: A) 18 B) 20 C) 22 D) 25
- Hint: Multiplication means equal groups. For example, 3 × 6 means 3 groups of 6: 6 + 6 + 6 = 18.
- Steps:
- Step 1: Try 3 × 4. That means 3 groups of 4: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.
- Step 2: Use equal groups — write the second number, then add it as many times as the first number says. Try 4 × 5.
- Answer: 20
[Easy] Sharing Hockey Cards
- EN: Jake has 18 hockey cards and shares them equally among 3 friends. How many cards does each friend get?
- FR: Jake a 18 cartes de hockey et les partage également entre 3 amis. Combien de cartes chaque ami reçoit-il ?
- Choices: A) 4 B) 7 C) 5 D) 6
- Hint: Division means sharing equally. For example, 15 ÷ 3: think "how many times does 3 go into 15?" Since 3 × 5 = 15, the answer is 5.
- Steps:
- Step 1: Try 20 ÷ 4. Ask: what times 4 = 20? Since 4 × 5 = 20, each share = 5.
- Step 2: Think of a multiplication fact to help. Use this method: what times 3 = 18?
- Answer: 6
[Easy] Fraction of a Pizza
- EN: A pizza is cut into 4 equal slices. Emma eats 1 slice. What fraction of the pizza does she eat?
- FR: Une pizza est coupée en 4 parts égales. Emma mange 1 part. Quelle fraction de la pizza mange-t-elle ?
- Choices: A) 2 B) 3 C) 1 D) 4
- Hint: A fraction shows part of a whole. The bottom number is how many equal parts total. The top number is how many you have. For example, 1 out of 3 parts = 1/3, so the top number is 1.
- Steps:
- Step 1: A pie cut into 3 pieces, you eat 1. That's 1/3. The numerator (top) is 1.
- Step 2: Count how many parts are eaten for the numerator, and how many total for the denominator. Here, 1 slice out of 4 = 1/4. The numerator is 1.
- Answer: 1
[Easy] Skip Count by 10
- EN: A student skips counts by 10 starting at 30. What is the 5th number they say?
- FR: Un élève compte par bonds de 10 en partant de 30. Quel est le 5e nombre qu'il dit ?
- Choices: A) 70 B) 90 C) 80 D) 60
- Hint: Skip counting by 10 means adding 10 each time. For example, starting at 20: 30 (1st), 40 (2nd), 50 (3rd). Keep going!
- Steps:
- Step 1: Start at 10, count by 10s: 20 (1st), 30 (2nd), 40 (3rd), 50 (4th), 60 (5th). Answer: 60.
- Step 2: List each hop and label them 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc. Do the same starting at 30.
- Answer: 80
[Medium] Perimeter of a Schoolyard
- EN: A rectangular schoolyard is 8 m long and 5 m wide. What is its perimeter?
- FR: Une cour d'école rectangulaire fait 8 m de long et 5 m de large. Quel est son périmètre ?
- Choices: A) 24 B) 28 C) 26 D) 30
- Hint: Perimeter = add all sides. A rectangle has 2 long sides and 2 short sides. For example, a 6 × 3 rectangle: 6 + 6 + 3 + 3 = 18.
- Steps:
- Step 1: A rectangle is 7 m long and 4 m wide. Perimeter = 7 + 7 + 4 + 4 = 22 m.
- Step 2: Add all four sides: long + long + wide + wide. Use this for 8 m and 5 m.
- Answer: 26
[Medium] Multiplication with 3s
- EN: A hockey team has 3 lines with 5 players on each line. How many players in total? (Use multiplication.)
- FR: Une équipe de hockey a 3 trios de 5 joueurs. Combien y a-t-il de joueurs en tout ?
- Choices: A) 14 B) 16 C) 15 D) 18
- Hint: Multiplying by 3 means adding the number 3 times. For example, 3 × 7 = 7 + 7 + 7 = 21.
- Steps:
- Step 1: 3 × 6 = 6 + 6 + 6 = 18. Three groups of 6.
- Step 2: Add the second number three times. Try 3 × 5 using the same method.
- Answer: 15
[Medium] Reading a Bar Graph
- EN: A graph shows: Monday 6 books, Tuesday 9 books, Wednesday 4 books. How many more books were read on Tuesday than Wednesday?
- FR: Un graphique indique : lundi 6 livres, mardi 9 livres, mercredi 4 livres. Combien de livres de plus ont été lus mardi que mercredi ?
- Choices: A) 4 B) 6 C) 5 D) 7
- Hint: To find "how many more," subtract the smaller value from the larger. For example, 8 books vs. 3 books → 8 − 3 = 5 more books.
- Steps:
- Step 1: Monday had 10 books, Friday had 6. Difference = 10 − 6 = 4 more books on Monday.
- Step 2: Subtract the smaller bar from the larger. Use Tuesday's number and Wednesday's number.
- Answer: 5
[Medium] Division with Remainder Check
- EN: A baker has 20 tarts and puts them into boxes of 4. How many full boxes does he fill?
- FR: Un boulanger a 20 tartelettes et les met dans des boîtes de 4. Combien de boîtes remplies a-t-il ?
- Choices: A) 4 B) 6 C) 5 D) 8
- Hint: Division means splitting into equal groups. For example, 24 ÷ 4 = 6 because 4 × 6 = 24.
- Steps:
- Step 1: Try 15 ÷ 3. Ask: what × 3 = 15? Answer: 5. So 15 ÷ 3 = 5.
- Step 2: Find what number times 4 equals 20. That's your number of boxes.
- Answer: 5
[Hard] Fraction Comparison
- EN: Which is greater: 3/4 of 12 or 1/2 of 12? Write the greater value.
- FR: Qu'est-ce qui est plus grand : 3/4 de 12 ou 1/2 de 12 ? Écris la valeur la plus grande.
- Choices: A) 6 B) 7 C) 8 D) 9
- Hint: To find a fraction of a number, divide by the denominator, then multiply by the numerator. For example, 2/3 of 9: 9 ÷ 3 = 3, then 3 × 2 = 6.
- Steps:
- Step 1: Find 3/4 of 8. First divide: 8 ÷ 4 = 2. Then multiply: 2 × 3 = 6. So 3/4 of 8 = 6.
- Step 2: Do the same for both fractions using 12, then pick the larger result.
- Answer: 9
[Hard] Multi-Step Story Problem
- EN: Camping supplies cost $5 each. A scout troop buys 4 supplies. They also spend $3 on snacks. How many dollars do they spend in total?
- FR: Des fournitures de camping coûtent 5 $ chacune. Une troupe de scouts en achète 4. Ils dépensent aussi 3 $ en collations. Combien dépensent-ils en tout ?
- Choices: A) 21 B) 25 C) 23 D) 22
- Hint: Solve in two steps: first multiply, then add. For example, 3 items at $6 each + $4 snacks = 3 × 6 + 4 = 18 + 4 = $22.
- Steps:
- Step 1: 2 items at $7 each + $5 extra = 2 × 7 + 5 = 14 + 5 = $19.
- Step 2: Multiply first (supplies × cost), then add the extra amount. Try 4 × 5, then add 3.
- Answer: 23
Grade 4 Problems
[Easy] Multiplication Table
- EN: What is 7 × 8?
- FR: Combien font 7 × 8 ?
- Choices: A) 54 B) 63 C) 56 D) 48
- Hint: Break it apart. For example, 6 × 8 = 48. Then add one more group of 8: 48 + 8 = 56. That's 7 × 8!
- Steps:
- Step 1: To find 6 × 7, think of 5 × 7 = 35, then add 7 more: 35 + 7 = 42.
- Step 2: Use a known fact and add one more group. Try: 6 × 8 = 48, then add 8.
- Answer: 56
[Easy] Decimal Place Value
- EN: What is the value of the digit 4 in the number 3.47?
- FR: Quelle est la valeur du chiffre 4 dans le nombre 3,47 ?
- Choices: A) 4 B) 0.04 C) 0.4 D) 40
- Hint: After the decimal point, the first digit is in the tenths place (worth 0.1 each). For example, in 5.62, the digit 6 is worth 6 tenths = 0.6.
- Steps:
- Step 1: In the number 2.73, the digit 7 is in the tenths place. Its value is 7 × 0.1 = 0.7.
- Step 2: The first digit after the decimal is worth tenths. Apply this to the 4 in 3.47.
- Answer: 0.4
[Easy] Area of a Rectangle
- EN: A school garden is 9 m long and 4 m wide. What is its area in square metres?
- FR: Un jardin scolaire fait 9 m de long et 4 m de large. Quelle est son aire en mètres carrés ?
- Choices: A) 32 B) 38 C) 36 D) 40
- Hint: Area of a rectangle = length × width. For example, a rectangle 5 m × 7 m has area = 5 × 7 = 35 m².
- Steps:
- Step 1: A field is 6 m long and 8 m wide. Area = 6 × 8 = 48 m².
- Step 2: Multiply length by width. Use this formula with 9 and 4.
- Answer: 36
[Easy] Long Division
- EN: 45 ÷ 5 = ?
- FR: 45 ÷ 5 = ?
- Choices: A) 8 B) 7 C) 9 D) 6
- Hint: Think about the matching multiplication fact. For example, 36 ÷ 4 = 9 because 4 × 9 = 36.
- Steps:
- Step 1: For 56 ÷ 7, ask: what × 7 = 56? Since 7 × 8 = 56, the answer is 8.
- Step 2: Find the multiplication fact that helps you. What × 5 = 45?
- Answer: 9
[Medium] Comparing Fractions
- EN: Which fraction is greater: 3/4 or 5/8? Write the numerator of the greater fraction.
- FR: Quelle fraction est plus grande : 3/4 ou 5/8 ? Écris le numérateur de la plus grande fraction.
- Choices: A) 5 B) 6 C) 3 D) 4
- Hint: Convert to the same denominator. For example, comparing 1/2 and 3/8: rewrite 1/2 as 4/8. Since 4/8 > 3/8, then 1/2 is greater.
- Steps:
- Step 1: Compare 2/3 and 5/9. Rewrite 2/3 = 6/9. Since 6/9 > 5/9, then 2/3 is greater.
- Step 2: Rewrite 3/4 with denominator 8 → 6/8. Now compare 6/8 and 5/8. Which numerator is bigger?
- Answer: 3
[Medium] Elapsed Time
- EN: A hockey game starts at 1:15 PM and ends at 3:45 PM. How many minutes long is the game?
- FR: Un match de hockey commence à 13 h 15 et se termine à 15 h 45. Combien de minutes dure-t-il ?
- Choices: A) 140 B) 145 C) 150 D) 130
- Hint: Count the hours first, then the minutes. For example, from 2:20 PM to 4:50 PM: 2 hours = 120 min, plus 30 extra min = 150 min total.
- Steps:
- Step 1: From 10:10 to 12:40. That's 2 hours (120 min) + 30 min = 150 min.
- Step 2: Count full hours first (multiply by 60), then add leftover minutes. Try from 1:15 to 3:45.
- Answer: 150
[Medium] Division with Remainder
- EN: 67 ÷ 8 = ? Write the remainder.
- FR: 67 ÷ 8 = ? Écris le reste.
- Choices: A) 2 B) 4 C) 3 D) 5
- Hint: Divide to find how many groups, then find what's left over. For example, 29 ÷ 6: 6 × 4 = 24, remainder = 29 − 24 = 5.
- Steps:
- Step 1: 53 ÷ 7. 7 × 7 = 49. Remainder = 53 − 49 = 4. So 53 ÷ 7 = 7 remainder 4.
- Step 2: Find the closest multiple of 8 below 67, then subtract to get the remainder.
- Answer: 3
[Medium] Decimal Addition
- EN: A bottle of maple syrup costs $3.45 and a jar of honey costs $2.30. How much do they cost together?
- FR: Une bouteille de sirop d'érable coûte 3,45 $ et un pot de miel coûte 2,30 $. Combien coûtent-ils ensemble ?
- Choices: A) 5.65 B) 5.75 C) 5.80 D) 6.00
- Hint: Line up the decimal points when adding decimals. For example, 4.52 + 3.21: ones 4+3=7, tenths 5+2=7, hundredths 2+1=3. Answer: 7.73.
- Steps:
- Step 1: Add 6.14 + 2.53. Hundredths: 4+3=7. Tenths: 1+5=6. Ones: 6+2=8. Answer: 8.67.
- Step 2: Add column by column from right to left, keeping the decimal aligned. Try 3.45 + 2.30.
- Answer: 5.75
[Hard] Multi-Step Multiplication
- EN: A camp store sells water bottles for $6 each. On Monday, they sell 8 bottles. On Tuesday, they sell 9 bottles. How many dollars do they earn in total?
- FR: Une boutique de camp vend des bouteilles d'eau à 6 $ chacune. Lundi, ils en vendent 8. Mardi, ils en vendent 9. Combien d'argent gagnent-ils en tout ?
- Choices: A) 100 B) 102 C) 98 D) 96
- Hint: Multiply each day's sales separately, then add them. For example, 5 × 4 = 20 on day 1, 5 × 6 = 30 on day 2. Total = 50.
- Steps:
- Step 1: A shop sells $7 items. Day 1: 3 sold = 3 × 7 = 21. Day 2: 5 sold = 5 × 7 = 35. Total = 56.
- Step 2: Multiply cost × Monday sales, then cost × Tuesday sales, then add both. Use $6, 8, and 9.
- Answer: 102
[Hard] Decimal Place Value Challenge
- EN: Emma has $14.76. She spends $8.49 on school supplies. How much money does she have left?
- FR: Emma a 14,76 $. Elle dépense 8,49 $ en fournitures scolaires. Combien lui reste-t-il ?
- Choices: A) 6.17 B) 6.37 C) 6.27 D) 6.07
- Hint: Subtract decimals by lining up the decimal points and borrowing as needed. For example, 12.83 − 5.47: hundredths 3−7 borrow → 13−7=6; tenths 7−4 borrow → 7−4=3 (with borrow adjust); ones 12−5=6. Wait — practice with a simpler case: 9.52 − 3.28 = 6.24.
- Steps:
- Step 1: 11.65 − 4.38. Hundredths: 5−8, borrow → 15−8=7. Tenths: 5−3−1(borrow)=1... actually 15−8=7, then 5 → 4, 4−3=1... let's simplify: 11.65 − 4.38 = 7.27.
- Step 2: Line up decimal points, subtract right to left, borrowing when needed. Use this with 14.76 − 8.49.
- Answer: 6.27
Grade 5 Problems
[Easy] Multi-Digit Multiplication
- EN: A farmer picks 124 apples per day. How many apples does he pick in 3 days?
- FR: Un fermier cueille 124 pommes par jour. Combien en cueille-t-il en 3 jours ?
- Choices: A) 370 B) 372 C) 360 D) 375
- Hint: Multiply each digit separately. For example, 213 × 3: ones 3×3=9, tens 1×3=3, hundreds 2×3=6. Answer: 639.
- Steps:
- Step 1: 231 × 3: ones 1×3=3, tens 3×3=9, hundreds 2×3=6. Answer: 693.
- Step 2: Multiply the ones, tens, and hundreds separately, carrying when needed. Try 124 × 3.
- Answer: 372
[Easy] Adding Fractions
- EN: What is 2/5 + 1/5?
- FR: Combien font 2/5 + 1/5 ?
- Choices: A) 3/10 B) 3/5 C) 4/5 D) 2/5
- Hint: When fractions have the same denominator, just add the numerators and keep the denominator. For example, 3/7 + 2/7 = 5/7.
- Steps:
- Step 1: 4/9 + 3/9: same denominator 9, so add numerators: 4 + 3 = 7. Answer: 7/9.
- Step 2: Add the top numbers only, keep the bottom number the same. Try with 2/5 + 1/5. Write as a single fraction — the numerator is your answer.
- Answer: 3
[Easy] Decimal Addition
- EN: 12.4 + 5.3 = ?
- FR: 12,4 + 5,3 = ?
- Choices: A) 17.5 B) 18.0 C) 17.7 D) 17.9
- Hint: Line up the decimal points and add each column. For example, 11.2 + 4.6: tenths 2+6=8, ones 1+4=5, tens 1+0=1. Answer: 15.8.
- Steps:
- Step 1: 13.5 + 4.2 = ? Tenths: 5+2=7. Ones: 3+4=7. Tens: 1+0=1. Answer: 17.7.
- Step 2: Add digit by digit, keeping the decimal point in place. Try with 12.4 and 5.3.
- Answer: 17.7
[Easy] 10% of a Number
- EN: What is 10% of 90?
- FR: Combien font 10 % de 90 ?
- Choices: A) 8 B) 19 C) 9 D) 10
- Hint: 10% means "10 out of 100," which is the same as dividing by 10. For example, 10% of 70 = 70 ÷ 10 = 7.
- Steps:
- Step 1: 10% of 50 = 50 ÷ 10 = 5. Easy!
- Step 2: Divide any number by 10 to find its 10%. Apply to 90.
- Answer: 9
[Medium] Volume of a Rectangular Prism
- EN: A box is 5 cm long, 4 cm wide, and 3 cm tall. What is its volume in cubic centimetres?
- FR: Une boîte fait 5 cm de long, 4 cm de large et 3 cm de hauteur. Quel est son volume en centimètres cubes ?
- Choices: A) 55 B) 65 C) 60 D) 70
- Hint: Volume = length × width × height. For example, a box that is 2 × 3 × 4: 2 × 3 = 6, then 6 × 4 = 24 cm³.
- Steps:
- Step 1: Box with 6 × 2 × 5: First 6 × 2 = 12, then 12 × 5 = 60 cm³.
- Step 2: Multiply all three dimensions together, one step at a time. Try 5 × 4 × 3.
- Answer: 60
[Medium] Percentage — 25%
- EN: A winter jacket costs $80. It is on sale for 25% off. How much money do you save?
- FR: Un manteau d'hiver coûte 80 $. Il est en solde à 25 % de réduction. Combien économises-tu ?
- Choices: A) 16 B) 25 C) 20 D) 18
- Hint: 25% = one quarter. To find 25% of a number, divide it by 4. For example, 25% of 60 = 60 ÷ 4 = 15.
- Steps:
- Step 1: 25% of $48 = 48 ÷ 4 = $12. That's the savings.
- Step 2: Divide the price by 4 to find 25%. Apply to $80.
- Answer: 20
[Medium] Subtracting Fractions
- EN: What is 7/9 − 4/9?
- FR: Combien font 7/9 − 4/9 ?
- Choices: A) 4/9 B) 2/9 C) 3/9 D) 1/3
- Hint: Subtract fractions with the same denominator by subtracting the numerators only. For example, 8/11 − 3/11 = 5/11.
- Steps:
- Step 1: 9/13 − 5/13: same denominator, subtract tops: 9 − 5 = 4. Answer: 4/13.
- Step 2: Keep the denominator and subtract the numerators. Write the numerator of your answer.
- Answer: 3
[Medium] Multi-Digit Division
- EN: 396 ÷ 4 = ?
- FR: 396 ÷ 4 = ?
- Choices: A) 98 B) 100 C) 99 D) 101
- Hint: Use long division step by step. For example, 264 ÷ 4: 4 goes into 26 six times (6 × 4 = 24), remainder 2; bring down 4 → 24; 4 goes into 24 exactly 6 times. Answer: 66.
- Steps:
- Step 1: 288 ÷ 4. 4 into 28 = 7 (7×4=28), bring down 8. 4 into 8 = 2. Answer: 72.
- Step 2: Divide the first digits, bring down the next, and continue. Apply this process to 396 ÷ 4.
- Answer: 99
[Hard] 50% and Problem Solving
- EN: A school fundraiser raised $340. The school keeps 50% and donates the rest to charity. How much goes to charity?
- FR: Une collecte de fonds a rapporté 340 $. L'école garde 50 % et donne le reste à un organisme. Combien va à l'organisme ?
- Choices: A) 160 B) 175 C) 170 D) 180
- Hint: 50% = half. Find 50% by dividing by 2. The charity gets the other 50%, which is also half. For example, $120 total → charity gets $120 ÷ 2 = $60.
- Steps:
- Step 1: $260 raised. School keeps 50% = $130. Charity gets the other $130.
- Step 2: Divide by 2 to find what the school keeps; what's left over is the same amount. Apply to $340.
- Answer: 170
[Hard] Multi-Step Decimal Problem
- EN: Maya buys 3 notebooks at $2.75 each and pays with a $10 bill. How much change does she receive?
- FR: Maya achète 3 cahiers à 2,75 $ chacun et paie avec un billet de 10 $. Combien de monnaie reçoit-elle ?
- Choices: A) 1.85 B) 1.75 C) 1.65 D) 2.00
- Hint: Multiply first to get the total, then subtract from the amount paid. For example, 4 items at $1.50 = $6.00. Change from $10 = $10.00 − $6.00 = $4.00.
- Steps:
- Step 1: 2 items at $3.25 = $6.50. Change from $10 = $10.00 − $6.50 = $3.50.
- Step 2: Find the total cost (3 × $2.75), then subtract from $10. Try it now.
- Answer: 1.75
Grade 6 Problems
[Easy] Percent of a Number
- EN: What is 30% of 200?
- FR: Combien font 30 % de 200 ?
- Choices: A) 50 B) 60 C) 70 D) 40
- Hint: To find a percent, convert it to a decimal and multiply. For example, 20% of 150 = 0.20 × 150 = 30.
- Steps:
- Step 1: 40% of 50 = 0.40 × 50 = 20.
- Step 2: Multiply the decimal form of the percent by the number. Try 0.30 × 200.
- Answer: 60
[Easy] Order of Operations (BEDMAS)
- EN: Evaluate: 3 + 4 × 2
- FR: Évalue : 3 + 4 × 2
- Choices: A) 14 B) 10 C) 11 D) 9
- Hint: BEDMAS says multiplication comes before addition. For example, 5 + 3 × 4 = 5 + 12 = 17. Always multiply first!
- Steps:
- Step 1: 6 + 2 × 5: multiply first → 2 × 5 = 10, then 6 + 10 = 16.
- Step 2: Do multiplication before addition. Apply this to 3 + 4 × 2.
- Answer: 11
[Easy] Ratio
- EN: For every 2 goals Connor scores, his team scores 5 total. If Connor scores 6 goals, how many total goals did the team score?
- FR: Pour chaque 2 buts que Connor marque, son équipe en marque 5 en tout. Si Connor marque 6 buts, combien de buts l'équipe a-t-elle marqués en tout ?
- Choices: A) 12 B) 18 C) 15 D) 20
- Hint: Set up a ratio table. For example, if 1 item costs $3, then 4 items cost 4 × 3 = $12. Find how many times the ratio repeats.
- Steps:
- Step 1: Ratio 1:4. If first value is 3, multiply 4 × 3 = 12 for the second value.
- Step 2: Find how many times 2 goes into 6 (that's 3), then multiply 5 × 3. Try it!
- Answer: 15
[Easy] Integer Introduction
- EN: The temperature in Winnipeg is −8°C. It rises by 11°C. What is the new temperature?
- FR: La température à Winnipeg est de −8 °C. Elle monte de 11 °C. Quelle est la nouvelle température ?
- Choices: A) 4 B) 2 C) 3 D) 5
- Hint: Adding a positive number to a negative number: move right on the number line. For example, −5 + 8 = 3. Count from −5 up 8 steps.
- Steps:
- Step 1: −3 + 7 = 4. Start at −3 and move 7 steps right on the number line: −3→−2→−1→0→1→2→3→4.
- Step 2: Add the positive number to the negative. If the positive is bigger, the answer is positive. Try −8 + 11.
- Answer: 3
[Easy] Simple Algebraic Expression
- EN: If n = 4, what is the value of 5n + 3?
- FR: Si n = 4, quelle est la valeur de 5n + 3 ?
- Choices: A) 21 B) 25 C) 23 D) 27
- Hint: Replace the variable with the number, then calculate. For example, if x = 2, then 4x + 1 = 4(2) + 1 = 8 + 1 = 9.
- Steps:
- Step 1: If m = 3, then 6m + 2 = 6(3) + 2 = 18 + 2 = 20.
- Step 2: Substitute n = 4 into 5n + 3. Multiply first, then add.
- Answer: 23
[Medium] Fraction Multiplication
- EN: What is 2/3 × 3/4?
- FR: Combien font 2/3 × 3/4 ?
- Choices: A) 5/12 B) 1/2 C) 2/3 D) 5/7
- Hint: To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, 3/5 × 2/7 = (3×2)/(5×7) = 6/35.
- Steps:
- Step 1: 3/4 × 2/5 = (3×2)/(4×5) = 6/20 = 3/10.
- Step 2: Multiply tops together and bottoms together, then simplify. For 2/3 × 3/4 = 6/12 = 1/2. The numerator is 1 and denominator 2 — as a decimal this equals 0.5.
- Answer: 0.5
[Medium] Rate Problem
- EN: A car travels 120 km in 2 hours. How far does it travel in 5 hours at the same speed?
- FR: Une voiture parcourt 120 km en 2 heures. Quelle distance parcourt-elle en 5 heures à la même vitesse ?
- Choices: A) 280 B) 320 C) 300 D) 350
- Hint: Find the unit rate (per hour) first by dividing. For example, 90 km in 3 hours = 30 km/h. In 4 hours: 30 × 4 = 120 km.
- Steps:
- Step 1: 80 km in 4 hours = 20 km/h. In 6 hours: 20 × 6 = 120 km.
- Step 2: Divide to get km per hour, then multiply by the new time. Try with 120 ÷ 2, then × 5.
- Answer: 300
[Medium] BEDMAS with Brackets
- EN: Evaluate: (6 + 2) × 3 − 4
- FR: Évalue : (6 + 2) × 3 − 4
- Choices: A) 22 B) 18 C) 20 D) 24
- Hint: BEDMAS: Brackets first, then multiply, then subtract. For example, (4 + 3) × 2 − 1 = 7 × 2 − 1 = 14 − 1 = 13.
- Steps:
- Step 1: (5 + 4) × 2 − 3 = 9 × 2 − 3 = 18 − 3 = 15.
- Step 2: Solve brackets → multiply → subtract. Apply to (6 + 2) × 3 − 4.
- Answer: 20
[Medium] Percent Discount
- EN: A pair of skates costs $120. They go on sale for 15% off. What is the sale price?
- FR: Des patins coûtent 120 $. Ils sont en solde à 15 % de réduction. Quel est le prix de vente ?
- Choices: A) 104 B) 102 C) 100 D) 106
- Hint: Find the discount amount (price × percent), then subtract from original price. For example, 20% off $80 = 0.20 × 80 = $16 discount. Sale price = $80 − $16 = $64.
- Steps:
- Step 1: 10% off $90 = 0.10 × 90 = $9 off. Sale price = 90 − 9 = $81.
- Step 2: Calculate 15% of $120 (= $18), then subtract from $120.
- Answer: 102
[Medium] Fraction Division
- EN: What is 3/4 ÷ 1/2?
- FR: Combien font 3/4 ÷ 1/2 ?
- Choices: A) 3/8 B) 2 C) 1.5 D) 1
- Hint: To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal (flip the second fraction). For example, 2/3 ÷ 1/4 = 2/3 × 4/1 = 8/3.
- Steps:
- Step 1: 5/6 ÷ 1/3 = 5/6 × 3/1 = 15/6 = 5/2 = 2.5.
- Step 2: Flip the second fraction and multiply. Try 3/4 × 2/1.
- Answer: 1.5
[Medium] Integer Operations
- EN: What is (−6) + (−4) + 12?
- FR: Combien font (−6) + (−4) + 12 ?
- Choices: A) 4 B) 3 C) 2 D) 1
- Hint: Group the negatives first. For example, (−3) + (−5) + 10 = −8 + 10 = 2. The negatives add up, then you add the positive.
- Steps:
- Step 1: (−2) + (−7) + 15: negatives sum = −9, then −9 + 15 = 6.
- Step 2: Add the negative integers together first, then add the positive. Try with −6, −4, and 12.
- Answer: 2
[Hard] Multi-Step Percent
- EN: A Tim Hortons employee earns $480 per week. She receives a 5% raise. What is her new weekly pay?
- FR: Une employée de Tim Hortons gagne 480 $ par semaine. Elle reçoit une augmentation de 5 %. Quel est son nouveau salaire hebdomadaire ?
- Choices: A) 500 B) 504 C) 498 D) 510
- Hint: Find the raise amount first (original × percent), then add to original. For example, $200 + 10% = $200 + $20 = $220.
- Steps:
- Step 1: $300 + 5% raise: 0.05 × 300 = 15. New pay = 300 + 15 = $315.
- Step 2: Multiply $480 × 0.05, then add to $480.
- Answer: 504
[Hard] Algebra Expression
- EN: Simplify: 4x + 3 + 2x − 1
- FR: Simplifie : 4x + 3 + 2x − 1
- Choices: A) 6x + 1 B) 6x + 2 C) 7x + 2 D) 5x + 2
- Hint: Combine like terms — group the x-terms together and the number terms together. For example, 3y + 5 + 2y − 2 = (3y + 2y) + (5 − 2) = 5y + 3.
- Steps:
- Step 1: 5a + 4 + 3a − 2 = (5a + 3a) + (4 − 2) = 8a + 2.
- Step 2: Combine the x-terms and then the constants. Try (4x + 2x) and (3 − 1).
- Answer: 6
[Hard] Ratio and Proportion
- EN: A recipe for 12 muffins needs 3 cups of flour. How many cups of flour are needed for 20 muffins?
- FR: Une recette de 12 muffins nécessite 3 tasses de farine. Combien de t
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