Daily Math — 2026-07-05
Grade 1 Problems
[Easy] Counting Crayons
- EN: Mia has 7 crayons. She gets 5 more. How many crayons does she have now?
- FR: Mia a 7 crayons. Elle en reçoit 5 de plus. Combien de crayons a-t-elle maintenant?
- Choices: A) 10 B) 11 C) 12 D) 13
- Hint: To add, count on from the bigger number. Try: 6 + 4 — start at 6 and count up 4.
- Steps:
- Start at 7.
- Count up 5 more: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
- Answer: 12
[Easy] Hockey Pucks
- EN: There are 9 hockey pucks on the ice. 3 are taken away. How many are left?
- FR: Il y a 9 rondelles de hockey sur la glace. On en enlève 3. Combien en reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7
- Hint: To subtract, count back from the bigger number. Try: 8 − 3 — start at 8 and count back 3.
- Steps:
- Start at 9.
- Count back 3: 8, 7, 6.
- Answer: 6
[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 est le prochain nombre?
- Choices: A) 9 B) 10 C) 11 D) 12
- Hint: Skip counting by 2s means adding 2 each time. Try: 4, 6, 8 — add 2 to get 10.
- Steps:
- The pattern adds 2 each time.
- 8 + 2 = 10.
- Answer: 10
[Easy] Coin Recognition
- EN: Which coin is worth 10 cents in Canada?
- FR: Quelle pièce vaut 10 cents au Canada?
- Choices: A) Penny B) Nickel C) Dime D) Loonie
- Hint: A penny = 1 cent, a nickel = 5 cents — the next coin up is worth 10 cents.
- Steps:
- Penny = 1 cent, Nickel = 5 cents.
- The coin worth 10 cents is called a dime.
- Answer: Dime
[Medium] Comparing Numbers
- EN: Which number is greater: 14 or 41?
- FR: Quel nombre est plus grand : 14 ou 41?
- Choices: A) 14 B) 41 C) They are equal D) Cannot tell
- Hint: Look at the tens digit first. A number with more tens is bigger. Try: 21 vs. 12 — 21 is bigger.
- Steps:
- 14 has 1 ten. 41 has 4 tens.
- 4 tens > 1 ten, so 41 is greater.
- Answer: 41
[Medium] Adding on a Number Line
- EN: What is 8 + 6?
- FR: Combien font 8 + 6?
- Choices: A) 12 B) 13 C) 14 D) 15
- Hint: Break the second number to make 10. Try: 7 + 5 → 7 + 3 + 2 = 12 + 2 = 14.
- Steps:
- 8 + 2 = 10 (use 2 from the 6).
- 10 + 4 = 14.
- Answer: 14
[Medium] Skip Counting by 5s
- EN: Count by 5s: 5, 10, 15, ___. What comes next?
- FR: Compte par 5: 5, 10, 15, ___. Quel est le prochain nombre?
- Choices: A) 16 B) 18 C) 20 D) 25
- Hint: Skip counting by 5s means adding 5 each time. Try: 10 + 5 = 15, so 15 + 5 = ?
- Steps:
- The pattern adds 5 each time.
- 15 + 5 = 20.
- Answer: 20
[Medium] Subtracting at the Store
- EN: Luca has 15 stickers. He gives 8 to his friend. How many stickers does he have left?
- FR: Luca a 15 autocollants. Il en donne 8 à son ami. Combien lui en reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 5 B) 6 C) 7 D) 8
- Hint: To subtract, think of the related addition. Try: 16 − 9 → what + 9 = 16? Answer: 7.
- Steps:
- Think: 8 + ? = 15.
- 8 + 7 = 15, so 15 − 8 = 7.
- Answer: 7
[Hard] Adding Three Numbers
- EN: What is 4 + 5 + 6?
- FR: Combien font 4 + 5 + 6?
- Choices: A) 13 B) 14 C) 15 D) 16
- Hint: Add two numbers first, then add the third. Try: 3 + 4 + 5 → 3 + 4 = 7, then 7 + 5 = 12.
- Steps:
- First: 4 + 5 = 9.
- Then: 9 + 6 = 15.
- Answer: 15
[Hard] Counting to 100
- EN: What number comes just before 100?
- FR: Quel nombre vient juste avant 100?
- Choices: A) 98 B) 99 C) 101 D) 90
- Hint: "Just before" means one less. Try: the number just before 50 is 49.
- Steps:
- 100 − 1 = 99.
- The number just before 100 is 99.
- Answer: 99
Grade 2 Problems
[Easy] Adding Two-Digit Numbers
- EN: What is 23 + 14?
- FR: Combien font 23 + 14?
- Choices: A) 35 B) 36 C) 37 D) 38
- Hint: Add the ones first, then the tens. Try: 31 + 15 → ones: 1+5=6, tens: 3+1=4, answer: 46.
- Steps:
- Ones: 3 + 4 = 7.
- Tens: 2 + 1 = 3. Answer: 37.
- Answer: 37
[Easy] Telling Time
- EN: The clock shows the hour hand on 3 and the minute hand on 12. What time is it?
- FR: L'aiguille des heures est sur le 3 et l'aiguille des minutes est sur le 12. Quelle heure est-il?
- Choices: A) 12:03 B) 3:00 C) 3:30 D) 12:15
- Hint: When the minute hand is on 12, it is exactly on the hour. Try: hour hand on 7, minute on 12 → 7:00.
- Steps:
- Minute hand on 12 means it is exactly on the hour.
- Hour hand on 3 → it is 3:00.
- Answer: 3:00
[Easy] Subtracting Two-Digit Numbers
- EN: What is 45 − 23?
- FR: Combien font 45 − 23?
- Choices: A) 20 B) 21 C) 22 D) 23
- Hint: Subtract ones first, then tens. Try: 56 − 34 → ones: 6−4=2, tens: 5−3=2, answer: 22.
- Steps:
- Ones: 5 − 3 = 2.
- Tens: 4 − 2 = 2. Answer: 22.
- Answer: 22
[Easy] Measuring Length
- EN: A pencil is 15 cm long. A crayon is 8 cm long. How much longer is the pencil?
- FR: Un crayon est long de 15 cm. Un crayon de cire est long de 8 cm. De combien le crayon est-il plus long?
- Choices: A) 5 cm B) 6 cm C) 7 cm D) 8 cm
- Hint: "How much longer" means subtract the shorter from the longer. Try: 20 cm − 12 cm = 8 cm.
- Steps:
- 15 − 8 = 7.
- The pencil is 7 cm longer.
- Answer: 7 cm
[Medium] Counting Coins
- EN: You have 2 dimes and 3 nickels. How much money do you have?
- FR: Tu as 2 pièces de 10 cents et 3 pièces de 5 cents. Combien d'argent as-tu?
- Choices: A) 25 cents B) 30 cents C) 35 cents D) 40 cents
- Hint: Count each coin's value: dime = 10¢, nickel = 5¢. Try: 1 dime + 2 nickels = 10 + 10 = 20¢.
- Steps:
- 2 dimes = 10 + 10 = 20 cents.
- 3 nickels = 5 + 5 + 5 = 15 cents.
- 20 + 15 = 35 cents.
- Answer: 35 cents
[Medium] Telling Time — Half Hour
- EN: The hour hand is between 6 and 7, and the minute hand is on 6. What time does the clock show?
- FR: L'aiguille des heures est entre le 6 et le 7, et l'aiguille des minutes est sur le 6. Quelle heure l'horloge indique-t-elle?
- Choices: A) 6:00 B) 6:30 C) 7:00 D) 7:30
- Hint: When the minute hand is on 6, it is 30 minutes past the hour. Try: hour hand between 4 and 5, minute on 6 → 4:30.
- Steps:
- Minute hand on 6 = 30 minutes.
- Hour hand between 6 and 7 → 6:30.
- Answer: 6:30
[Medium] Number Patterns
- EN: What is the missing number? 10, 20, 30, ___, 50
- FR: Quel est le nombre manquant? 10, 20, 30, ___, 50
- Choices: A) 35 B) 38 C) 40 D) 45
- Hint: Find the pattern by looking at how much is added each time. Try: 5, 10, 15, ___ → add 5 each time, so 20.
- Steps:
- Each number increases by 10.
- 30 + 10 = 40.
- Answer: 40
[Medium] Adding with Regrouping
- EN: What is 37 + 45?
- FR: Combien font 37 + 45?
- Choices: A) 72 B) 81 C) 82 D) 83
- Hint: When ones add up to 10 or more, regroup (carry 1). Try: 28 + 34 → 8+4=12, write 2 carry 1, 2+3+1=6, answer: 62.
- Steps:
- Ones: 7 + 5 = 12. Write 2, carry 1.
- Tens: 3 + 4 + 1 = 8. Answer: 82.
- Answer: 82
[Hard] Money Problem
- EN: Sofia has 75 cents. She spends 48 cents on a sticker. How many cents does she have left?
- FR: Sofia a 75 cents. Elle dépense 48 cents pour un autocollant. Combien de cents lui reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 23 cents B) 27 cents C) 33 cents D) 37 cents
- Hint: Subtract with regrouping: borrow from the tens when ones aren't enough. Try: 83 − 56 → borrow from tens, 13−6=7, 7−5=2, answer: 27.
- Steps:
- Ones: 5 − 8 doesn't work; borrow → 15 − 8 = 7.
- Tens: 6 − 4 = 2 (after borrowing). Answer: 27 cents.
- Answer: 27 cents
[Hard] Measuring and Comparing
- EN: A table is 1 metre long. A book is 30 cm long. How many centimetres longer is the table than the book?
- FR: Une table est longue d'1 mètre. Un livre est long de 30 cm. De combien de centimètres la table est-elle plus longue que le livre?
- Choices: A) 60 cm B) 70 cm C) 80 cm D) 90 cm
- Hint: First convert metres to centimetres (1 m = 100 cm), then subtract. Try: 1 m − 45 cm = 100 − 45 = 55 cm.
- Steps:
- 1 metre = 100 cm.
- 100 − 30 = 70 cm.
- Answer: 70 cm
Grade 3 Problems
[Easy] Multiplication — 2s Table
- EN: What is 4 × 2?
- FR: Combien font 4 × 2?
- Choices: A) 6 B) 8 C) 10 D) 12
- Hint: Multiply by 2 means double the number. Try: 3 × 2 = 3 + 3 = 6.
- Steps:
- 4 × 2 means 4 groups of 2.
- 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 8.
- Answer: 8
[Easy] Basic Division
- EN: 15 ÷ 5 = ?
- FR: 15 ÷ 5 = ?
- Choices: A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5
- Hint: Division means sharing equally. Try: 20 ÷ 5 → how many 5s fit into 20? Answer: 4.
- Steps:
- How many groups of 5 make 15?
- 5 × 3 = 15, so 15 ÷ 5 = 3.
- Answer: 3
[Easy] Fractions — Identifying 1/2
- EN: A pizza is cut into 2 equal pieces. What fraction does 1 piece represent?
- FR: Une pizza est coupée en 2 parts égales. Quelle fraction représente 1 part?
- Choices: A) 1/4 B) 1/3 C) 1/2 D) 2/3
- Hint: A fraction shows parts out of a whole. Try: a pie cut into 4 equal pieces → 1 piece = 1/4.
- Steps:
- The pizza is divided into 2 equal parts.
- 1 piece out of 2 = 1/2.
- Answer: 1/2
[Easy] Multiplication — 5s Table
- EN: What is 6 × 5?
- FR: Combien font 6 × 5?
- Choices: A) 25 B) 30 C) 35 D) 40
- Hint: Multiplying by 5 is like skip counting by 5. Try: 4 × 5 → 5, 10, 15, 20 = 20.
- Steps:
- Skip count by 5 six times: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30.
- 6 × 5 = 30.
- Answer: 30
[Medium] Perimeter of a Rectangle
- EN: A rectangle is 5 cm long and 3 cm wide. What is its perimeter?
- FR: Un rectangle est long de 5 cm et large de 3 cm. Quel est son périmètre?
- Choices: A) 14 cm B) 15 cm C) 16 cm D) 18 cm
- Hint: Perimeter = add all sides. A rectangle has 2 long sides and 2 short sides. Try: 4 cm + 2 cm + 4 cm + 2 cm = 12 cm.
- Steps:
- Perimeter = 5 + 3 + 5 + 3.
- 5 + 3 + 5 + 3 = 16 cm.
- Answer: 16 cm
[Medium] Reading a Graph
- EN: A bar graph shows that 8 students like hockey, 5 like soccer, and 3 like basketball. How many students were surveyed in total?
- FR: Un diagramme à barres montre que 8 élèves aiment le hockey, 5 aiment le soccer et 3 aiment le basketball. Combien d'élèves ont été sondés au total?
- Choices: A) 13 B) 14 C) 15 D) 16
- Hint: Add all the groups together. Try: 6 + 4 + 2 = 12.
- Steps:
- 8 + 5 = 13.
- 13 + 3 = 16.
- Answer: 16
[Medium] Multiplication — 3s Table
- EN: What is 7 × 3?
- FR: Combien font 7 × 3?
- Choices: A) 18 B) 21 C) 24 D) 27
- Hint: Use skip counting by 3. Try: 5 × 3 → 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 = 15.
- Steps:
- 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21.
- 7 × 3 = 21.
- Answer: 21
[Medium] Division with Sharing
- EN: 24 students are placed in groups of 4. How many groups are there?
- FR: 24 élèves sont placés en groupes de 4. Combien y a-t-il de groupes?
- Choices: A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7
- Hint: Divide the total by the group size. Try: 20 ÷ 4 = 5 groups.
- Steps:
- 24 ÷ 4 = ?
- 4 × 6 = 24, so there are 6 groups.
- Answer: 6
[Hard] Fractions on a Number Line
- EN: Which fraction is greater: 1/2 or 1/4?
- FR: Quelle fraction est plus grande : 1/2 ou 1/4?
- Choices: A) 1/4 B) 1/2 C) They are equal D) Cannot be compared
- Hint: Imagine cutting a pizza — more cuts means smaller pieces. A pizza cut in 2 has bigger slices than one cut in 4.
- Steps:
- 1/2 means 1 out of 2 equal parts (bigger pieces).
- 1/4 means 1 out of 4 equal parts (smaller pieces).
- So 1/2 > 1/4.
- Answer: 1/2
[Hard] Perimeter Word Problem
- EN: A square has a perimeter of 20 cm. What is the length of each side?
- FR: Un carré a un périmètre de 20 cm. Quelle est la longueur de chaque côté?
- Choices: A) 4 cm B) 5 cm C) 6 cm D) 10 cm
- Hint: A square has 4 equal sides. Divide the perimeter by 4. Try: perimeter = 16 cm → 16 ÷ 4 = 4 cm per side.
- Steps:
- A square has 4 equal sides.
- 20 ÷ 4 = 5 cm.
- Answer: 5 cm
Grade 4 Problems
[Easy] Multiplication Facts
- EN: What is 7 × 8?
- FR: Combien font 7 × 8?
- Choices: A) 48 B) 54 C) 56 D) 63
- Hint: Break it up: 7 × 8 = 7 × 4 × 2. Try: 6 × 8 → 6 × 4 = 24, then 24 × 2 = 48.
- Steps:
- 7 × 8 = 7 × 4 × 2 = 28 × 2 = 56.
- Or memorize: 7 × 8 = 56.
- Answer: 56
[Easy] Decimal Place Value
- EN: In the number 3.47, what digit is in the tenths place?
- FR: Dans le nombre 3,47, quel chiffre est à la place des dixièmes?
- Choices: A) 3 B) 4 C) 7 D) 47
- Hint: In a decimal, the first digit after the decimal point is the tenths place. Try: in 5.62, the tenths digit is 6.
- Steps:
- 3 is in the ones place.
- 4 is in the tenths place.
- 7 is in the hundredths place.
- Answer: 4
[Easy] Area of a Rectangle
- EN: A rectangle is 6 cm long and 4 cm wide. What is its area?
- FR: Un rectangle est long de 6 cm et large de 4 cm. Quelle est son aire?
- Choices: A) 20 cm² B) 24 cm² C) 28 cm² D) 30 cm²
- Hint: Area = length × width. Try: 5 cm × 3 cm = 15 cm².
- Steps:
- Area = 6 × 4.
- 6 × 4 = 24 cm².
- Answer: 24 cm²
[Easy] Elapsed Time
- EN: School starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. How long is the school day?
- FR: L'école commence à 8h30 et se termine à 15h30. Combien de temps dure la journée scolaire?
- Choices: A) 5 hours B) 6 hours C) 7 hours D) 8 hours
- Hint: Count the hours from start to end. Try: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. = 5 hours.
- Steps:
- From 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Count: 8:30 → 9:30 → 10:30 → 11:30 → 12:30 → 1:30 → 2:30 → 3:30 = 7 hours.
- Answer: 7 hours
[Medium] Long Division with Remainders
- EN: What is 47 ÷ 5?
- FR: Combien font 47 ÷ 5?
- Choices: A) 8 remainder 7 B) 9 remainder 2 C) 9 remainder 3 D) 10 remainder 3
- Hint: Find the biggest multiple of 5 that fits into 47, then subtract. Try: 38 ÷ 5 → 5×7=35, 38−35=3, so 7 remainder 3.
- Steps:
- 5 × 9 = 45, which is the biggest multiple of 5 ≤ 47.
- 47 − 45 = 2. Answer: 9 remainder 2.
- Answer: 9 remainder 2
[Medium] Comparing Fractions
- EN: Which fraction is greater: 3/4 or 2/3?
- FR: Quelle fraction est plus grande : 3/4 ou 2/3?
- Choices: A) 2/3 B) 3/4 C) They are equal D) Cannot be compared
- Hint: Find a common denominator. Try: 1/2 vs. 1/3 → 3/6 vs. 2/6 → 3/6 is greater.
- Steps:
- Common denominator of 4 and 3 is 12.
- 3/4 = 9/12; 2/3 = 8/12.
- 9/12 > 8/12, so 3/4 is greater.
- Answer: 3/4
[Medium] Decimal Operations
- EN: What is 2.5 + 1.3?
- FR: Combien font 2,5 + 1,3?
- Choices: A) 3.5 B) 3.7 C) 3.8 D) 4.0
- Hint: Line up the decimal points and add as usual. Try: 1.4 + 2.2 = 3.6.
- Steps:
- Ones: 2 + 1 = 3.
- Tenths: 5 + 3 = 8.
- Answer: 3.8
- Answer: 3.8
[Medium] Multi-Step Multiplication
- EN: A hockey team has 6 players on ice. If 9 teams are playing, how many players are on ice in total?
- FR: Une équipe de hockey a 6 joueurs sur la glace. S'il y a 9 équipes qui jouent, combien de joueurs sont sur la glace au total?
- Choices: A) 48 B) 54 C) 60 D) 63
- Hint: Multiply the number of players per team by the number of teams. Try: 5 players × 8 teams = 40 players.
- Steps:
- 6 players × 9 teams = 54 players.
- Answer: 54
[Hard] Long Division
- EN: What is 138 ÷ 6?
- FR: Combien font 138 ÷ 6?
- Choices: A) 21 B) 22 C) 23 D) 24
- Hint: Use long division step by step. Try: 126 ÷ 6 → 6 goes into 12 twice (2), bring down 6, 6÷6=1, answer: 21.
- Steps:
- 6 goes into 13 twice (12); remainder 1. Bring down 8 → 18.
- 6 goes into 18 three times (18); remainder 0.
- Answer: 23
- Answer: 23
[Hard] Elapsed Time — Complex
- EN: A Tim Hortons opened at 6:45 a.m. and closed at 11:15 p.m. How many hours and minutes was it open?
- FR: Un Tim Hortons a ouvert à 6h45 et fermé à 23h15. Combien d'heures et de minutes était-il ouvert?
- Choices: A) 15 hours 30 minutes B) 16 hours 30 minutes C) 16 hours 45 minutes D) 17 hours 30 minutes
- Hint: Count from start to end in steps. Try: 7:20 a.m. to 9:50 p.m. → from 7:20 to 7:20 p.m. = 12 hours, then + 2 h 30 min = 14 h 30 min.
- Steps:
- From 6:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. = 12 hours.
- From 6:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. = 4 hours 30 minutes.
- Total: 16 hours 30 minutes.
- Answer: 16 hours 30 minutes
Grade 5 Problems
[Easy] Multi-Digit Multiplication
- EN: What is 24 × 3?
- FR: Combien font 24 × 3?
- Choices: A) 62 B) 68 C) 72 D) 76
- Hint: Multiply ones then tens. Try: 13 × 3 → 3×3=9, 1×3=3, answer: 39.
- Steps:
- 3 × 4 = 12. Write 2, carry 1.
- 3 × 2 = 6, plus 1 = 7. Answer: 72.
- Answer: 72
[Easy] Adding Fractions with Like Denominators
- EN: What is 2/5 + 1/5?
- FR: Combien font 2/5 + 1/5?
- Choices: A) 3/10 B) 2/10 C) 3/5 D) 1/5
- Hint: Keep the denominator, add the numerators. Try: 1/6 + 2/6 = 3/6.
- Steps:
- Denominators are the same (5).
- Add numerators: 2 + 1 = 3. Answer: 3/5.
- Answer: 3/5
[Easy] Decimal Addition
- EN: What is 3.4 + 2.5?
- FR: Combien font 3,4 + 2,5?
- Choices: A) 5.7 B) 5.9 C) 6.0 D) 6.1
- Hint: Line up decimals and add column by column. Try: 1.3 + 2.4 = 3.7.
- Steps:
- Tenths: 4 + 5 = 9.
- Ones: 3 + 2 = 5. Answer: 5.9.
- Answer: 5.9
[Easy] Percentage — 50%
- EN: What is 50% of 80?
- FR: Combien font 50% de 80?
- Choices: A) 20 B) 30 C) 40 D) 50
- Hint: 50% means half. Just divide by 2. Try: 50% of 60 = 60 ÷ 2 = 30.
- Steps:
- 50% = 1/2.
- 80 ÷ 2 = 40.
- Answer: 40
[Medium] Volume of a Rectangular Prism
- EN: A box is 4 cm long, 3 cm wide, and 5 cm tall. What is its volume?
- FR: Une boîte est longue de 4 cm, large de 3 cm et haute de 5 cm. Quel est son volume?
- Choices: A) 40 cm³ B) 50 cm³ C) 60 cm³ D) 70 cm³
- Hint: Volume = length × width × height. Try: 2 × 3 × 4 = 24 cm³.
- Steps:
- Volume = 4 × 3 × 5.
- 4 × 3 = 12; 12 × 5 = 60 cm³.
- Answer: 60 cm³
[Medium] Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
- EN: What is 7/8 − 3/8?
- FR: Combien font 7/8 − 3/8?
- Choices: A) 1/2 B) 3/8 C) 4/8 D) 5/8
- Hint: Keep the denominator, subtract the numerators. Try: 5/6 − 2/6 = 3/6.
- Steps:
- Denominators are the same (8).
- Subtract numerators: 7 − 3 = 4. Answer: 4/8.
- Answer: 4/8
[Medium] Percentage — 25%
- EN: What is 25% of 60?
- FR: Combien font 25% de 60?
- Choices: A) 12 B) 15 C) 18 D) 20
- Hint: 25% = 1/4. Divide by 4. Try: 25% of 80 = 80 ÷ 4 = 20.
- Steps:
- 25% = 1/4.
- 60 ÷ 4 = 15.
- Answer: 15
[Medium] Multi-Digit Division
- EN: What is 168 ÷ 8?
- FR: Combien font 168 ÷ 8?
- Choices: A) 19 B) 20 C) 21 D) 22
- Hint: Use long division. Try: 144 ÷ 8 → 8 into 14 once (8), remainder 6; bring down 4 → 64 ÷ 8 = 8; answer: 18.
- Steps:
- 8 goes into 16 twice (16); remainder 0. Bring down 8.
- 8 goes into 8 once. Answer: 21.
- Answer: 21
[Hard] Percentage — 10%
- EN: A pair of hockey skates costs $120. They are on sale for 10% off. What is the sale price?
- FR: Une paire de patins de hockey coûte 120 $. Elle est en solde à 10% de rabais. Quel est le prix de vente?
- Choices: A) $100 B) $104 C) $108 D) $110
- Hint: 10% of a number = divide by 10. Then subtract from the original. Try: 10% of $80 = $8, so sale price = $80 − $8 = $72.
- Steps:
- 10% of $120 = $120 ÷ 10 = $12.
- $120 − $12 = $108.
- Answer: $108
[Hard] Multi-Step Fraction Problem
- EN: Aiden ate 2/6 of a pie and his sister ate 3/6. What fraction of the pie is left?
- FR: Aiden a mangé 2/6 d'une tarte et sa sœur en a mangé 3/6. Quelle fraction de la tarte reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 1/6 B) 2/6 C) 3/6 D) 5/6
- Hint: Add what was eaten, then subtract from 1 (the whole). Try: 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4 eaten, so 1/4 left.
- Steps:
- Total eaten: 2/6 + 3/6 = 5/6.
- Left: 6/6 − 5/6 = 1/6.
- Answer: 1/6
Grade 6 Problems
[Easy] Percent of a Number
- EN: What is 30% of 200?
- FR: Combien font 30% de 200?
- Choices: A) 40 B) 50 C) 60 D) 70
- Hint: Find 10% first, then multiply. Try: 30% of 100 → 10% of 100 = 10, then 10 × 3 = 30.
- Steps:
- 10% of 200 = 20.
- 30% = 20 × 3 = 60.
- Answer: 60
[Easy] Order of Operations (BEDMAS)
- EN: What is 3 + 4 × 2?
- FR: Combien font 3 + 4 × 2?
- Choices: A) 11 B) 14 C) 10 D) 8
- Hint: In BEDMAS, do multiplication before addition. Try: 5 + 2 × 3 → multiply first: 2 × 3 = 6, then 5 + 6 = 11.
- Steps:
- Multiply first: 4 × 2 = 8.
- Then add: 3 + 8 = 11.
- Answer: 11
[Easy] Fraction Multiplication
- EN: What is 1/2 × 1/3?
- FR: Combien font 1/2 × 1/3?
- Choices: A) 1/5 B) 1/6 C) 2/3 D) 1/3
- Hint: Multiply numerators together and denominators together. Try: 1/3 × 1/4 = 1/12.
- Steps:
- Numerators: 1 × 1 = 1.
- Denominators: 2 × 3 = 6. Answer: 1/6.
- Answer: 1/6
[Easy] Introducing Integers
- EN: The temperature in Winnipeg is −8°C in the morning and rises 5°C by noon. What is the noon temperature?
- FR: La température à Winnipeg est de −8°C le matin et monte de 5°C avant midi. Quelle est la température à midi?
- Choices: A) −3°C B) 3°C C) −13°C D) 13°C
- Hint: Rising means adding. Start at the negative number and add. Try: −10 + 4 = −6.
- Steps:
- −8 + 5 = −3°C.
- Answer: −3°C
[Medium] Ratio and Rate
- EN: A car travels 120 km in 2 hours. What is its speed in km per hour?
- FR: Une voiture parcourt 120 km en 2 heures. Quelle est sa vitesse en km par heure?
- Choices: A) 50 km/h B) 55 km/h C) 60 km/h D) 65 km/h
- Hint: Speed = distance ÷ time. Try: 90 km in 3 hours → 90 ÷ 3 = 30 km/h.
- Steps:
- Speed = 120 ÷ 2 = 60 km/h.
- Answer: 60 km/h
[Medium] Simple Algebraic Expression
- EN: If n = 5, what is the value of 3n + 4?
- FR: Si n = 5, quelle est la valeur de 3n + 4?
- Choices: A) 17 B) 19 C) 20 D) 22
- Hint: Replace the variable with the number and calculate. Try: if n = 3, then 3n + 4 = 3(3) + 4 = 13.
- Steps:
- 3n = 3 × 5 = 15.
- 15 + 4 = 19.
- Answer: 19
[Medium] Fraction Division
- EN: What is 3/4 ÷ 1/2?
- FR: Combien font 3/4 ÷ 1/2?
- Choices: A) 3/8 B) 1/2 C) 3/2 D) 2
- Hint: Dividing by a fraction means multiplying by its reciprocal. Try: 2/3 ÷ 1/4 = 2/3 × 4/1 = 8/3.
- Steps:
- Flip the second fraction: 1/2 → 2/1.
- 3/4 × 2/1 = 6/4 = 3/2.
- Answer: 3/2
[Medium] Percent Problem
- EN: A shirt costs $40. There is a 15% tax. How much tax is added?
- FR: Une chemise coûte 40 $. Il y a une taxe de 15%. Combien de taxe est ajoutée?
- Choices: A) $4.00 B) $5.00 C) $6.00 D) $7.00
- Hint: Find 10% then 5% and add them. Try: 15% of $60 → 10% = $6, 5% = $3, total = $9.
- Steps:
- 10% of $40 = $4.
- 5% of $40 = $2.
- 15% = $4 + $2 = $6.00.
- Answer: $6.00
[Hard] BEDMAS with Brackets
- EN: What is (5 + 3) × 2 − 4 ÷ 2?
- FR: Combien font (5 + 3) × 2 − 4 ÷ 2?
- Choices: A) 12 B) 14 C) 16 D) 18
- Hint: BEDMAS: Brackets first, then multiply/divide left to right, then add/subtract. Try: (2+4) × 3 − 6 ÷ 2 = 6×3−3 = 18−3=15.
- Steps:
- Brackets: (5 + 3) = 8.
- Multiply: 8 × 2 = 16.
- Divide: 4 ÷ 2 = 2.
- Subtract: 16 − 2 = 14.
- Answer: 14
[Hard] Ratios in Context
- EN: A recipe uses 3 cups of flour for every 2 cups of sugar. If you use 9 cups of flour, how many cups of sugar do you need?
- FR: Une recette utilise 3 tasses de farine pour 2 tasses de sucre. Si tu utilises 9 tasses de farine, combien de tasses de sucre te faut-il?
- Choices: A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7
- Hint: Set up the ratio and find the multiplier. Try: 2 cups to 3 cups. If flour becomes 6 (×2), sugar = 4 (×2).
- Steps:
- 9 ÷ 3 = 3 (the multiplier is 3).
- 2 × 3 = 6 cups of sugar.
- Answer: 6
Grade 7 Problems
[Easy] Integer Addition
- EN: What is −7 + 12?
- FR: Combien font −7 + 12?
- Choices: A) −5 B) 5 C) 19 D) −19
- Hint: On a number line, start at the negative number and count right. Try: −4 + 9 = 5.
- Steps:
- Start at −7 and add 12.
- −7 + 12 = 5.
- Answer: 5
[Easy] Percentage — Discount
- EN: A video game costs $50. It is 20% off. What is the discount amount?
- FR: Un jeu vidéo coûte 50 $. Il est à 20% de rabais. Quel est le montant du rabais?
- Choices: A) $5 B) $8 C) $10 D) $12
- Hint: Find the percent of the original price. Try: 20% of $40 = $8.
- Steps:
- 20% of $50 = 0.20 × 50 = $10.
- Answer: $10
[Easy] One-Step Equation
- EN: Solve: x + 9 = 15
- FR: Résous : x + 9 = 15
- Choices: A) x = 4 B) x = 5 C) x = 6 D) x = 7
- Hint: Subtract the number being added from both sides. Try: x + 4 = 10 → x = 10 − 4 = 6.
- Steps:
- x + 9 = 15.
- x = 15 − 9 = 6.
- Answer: x = 6
[Easy] Integer Subtraction
- EN: What is 3 − 8?
- FR: Combien font 3 − 8?
- Choices: A) −5 B) 5 C) −11 D) 11
- Hint: When you subtract a bigger number from a smaller one, the answer is negative. Try: 2 − 6 = −4.
- Steps:
- 3 − 8 = −5.
- Answer: −5
[Medium] Probability
- EN: A bag has 4 red marbles and 6 blue marbles. What is the probability of picking a red marble?
- FR: Un sac contient 4 billes rouges et 6 billes bleues. Quelle est la probabilité de piger une bille rouge?
- Choices: A) 2/5 B) 4/10 C) 3/5 D) 1/4
- Hint: Probability = favourable outcomes ÷ total outcomes. Try: 3 red, 5 blue → P(red) = 3/8.
- Steps:
- Total marbles = 4 + 6 = 10.
- P(red) = 4/10 = 2/5.
- Answer: 2/5
[Medium] Surface Area
- EN: A rectangular box is 5 cm × 3 cm × 2 cm. What is its surface area?
- FR: Une boîte rectangulaire mesure 5 cm × 3 cm × 2 cm. Quelle est son aire totale?
- Choices: A) 58 cm² B) 60 cm² C) 62 cm² D) 64 cm²
- Hint: SA = 2(lw + lh + wh). Try: a box 4×2×1 → 2(8+4+2) = 2(14) = 28 cm².
- Steps:
- SA = 2(5×3 + 5×2 + 3×2).
- = 2(15 + 10 + 6) = 2(31) = 62 cm².
- Answer: 62 cm²
[Medium] Fraction and Decimal Fluency
- EN: Convert 3/8 to a decimal.
- FR: Convertis 3/8 en décimal.
- Choices: A) 0.25 B) 0.35 C) 0.375 D) 0.38
- Hint: Divide the numerator by the denominator. Try: 1/4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25.
- Steps:
- 3 ÷ 8 = 0.375.
- Answer: 0.375
[Medium] Percentage — Tax
- EN: At a store in Ontario, the HST is 13%. If a book costs $20, what is the total price including tax?
- FR: En Ontario, la TVH est de 13%. Si un livre coûte 20 $, quel est le prix total avec la taxe?
- Choices: A) $22.00 B) $22.60 C) $23.00 D) $22.40
- Hint: Find the tax amount and add to the original. Try: 13% of $10 = $1.30, total = $11.30.
- Steps:
- Tax = 13% of $20 = 0.13 × 20 = $2.60.
- Total = $20 + $2.60 = $22.60.
- Answer: $22.60
[Hard] Integer Operations — Multi-Step
- EN: What is (−3) × (−4) + (−2) × 5?
- FR: Combien font (−3) × (−4) + (−2) × 5?
- Choices: A) −2 B) 2 C) −10 D) 10
- Hint: Negative × negative = positive; negative × positive = negative. Try: (−2)(−5) + (−3)(4) = 10 − 12 = −2.
- Steps:
- (−3) × (−4) = 12.
- (−2) × 5 = −10.
- 12 + (−10) = 2.
- Answer: 2
[Hard] Surface Area — Cylinder Problem
- EN: A one-step equation: 4x − 7 = 21. What is x?
- FR: Une équation : 4x − 7 = 21. Quelle est la valeur de x?
- Choices: A) x = 5 B) x = 6 C) x = 7 D) x = 8
- Hint: Add 7 to both sides first, then divide. Try: 3x − 4 = 11 → 3x = 15 → x = 5.
- Steps:
- 4x − 7 = 21 → 4x = 28.
- x = 28 ÷ 4 = 7.
- Answer: x = 7
Grade 8 Problems
[Easy] Perfect Squares
- EN: What is √49?
- FR: Combien vaut √49?
- Choices: A) 6 B) 7 C) 8 D) 9
- Hint: Think: what number times itself equals 49? Try: √36 → 6 × 6 = 36, so √36 = 6.
- Steps:
- 7 × 7 = 49.
- √49 = 7.
- Answer: 7
[Easy] Mean
- EN: The scores on a math quiz are: 6, 8, 10, 4. What is the mean (average)?
- FR: Les résultats d'un quiz de maths sont : 6, 8, 10, 4. Quelle est la moyenne?
- Choices: A) 6 B) 7 C) 8 D) 9
- Hint: Mean = sum ÷ number of values. Try: scores 5, 7, 9 → sum = 21, 21 ÷ 3 = 7.
- Steps:
- Sum: 6 + 8 + 10 + 4 = 28.
- Mean: 28 ÷ 4 = 7.
- Answer: 7
[Easy] Two-Step Linear Equation
- EN: Solve: 2x + 5 = 11
- FR: Résous : 2x + 5 = 11
- Choices: A) x = 2 B) x = 3 C) x = 4 D) x = 5
- Hint: First subtract the constant, then divide. Try: 3x + 2 = 11 → 3x = 9 → x = 3.
- Steps:
- 2x + 5 = 11 → 2x = 6.
- x = 6 ÷ 2 = 3.
- Answer: x = 3
[Easy] Percent Increase
- EN: A jacket was $80 and its price increased by 25%. What is the new price?
- FR: Une veste coûtait 80 $ et son prix a augmenté de 25%. Quel est le nouveau prix?
- Choices: A) $95 B) $100 C) $105 D) $110
- Hint: Find the increase and add to original. Try: 10% of $60 = $6, 20% = $12, new price = $72.
- Steps:
- 25% of $80 = $20.
- $80 + $20 = $100.
- Answer: $100
[Medium] Pythagorean Theorem
- EN: A right triangle has legs of 3 cm and 4 cm. What is the length of the hypotenuse?
- FR: Un triangle rectangle a des côtés de 3 cm et 4 cm. Quelle est la longueur de l'hypoténuse?
- Choices: A) 4 cm B) 5 cm C) 6 cm D) 7 cm
- Hint: Use a² + b² = c². Try: legs 5 and 12 → 25 + 144 = 169, √169 = 13.
- Steps:
- 3² + 4² = 9 + 16 = 25.
- √25 = 5 cm.
- Answer: 5 cm
[Medium] Slope Introduction
- EN: A line passes through (0, 2) and (3, 8). What is its slope?
- FR: Une droite passe par (0, 2) et (3, 8). Quelle est sa pente?
- Choices: A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4
- Hint: Slope = rise ÷ run = (y₂ − y₁) ÷ (x₂ − x₁). Try: (0,1) to (2,5) → (5−1)÷(2−0) = 4÷2 = 2.
- Steps:
- Rise = 8 − 2 = 6. Run = 3 − 0 = 3.
- Slope = 6 ÷ 3 = 2.
- Answer: 2
[Medium] Median and Mode
- EN: Find the median of: 3, 7, 5, 9, 1.
- FR: Trouve la médiane de : 3, 7, 5, 9, 1.
- Choices: A) 3 B) 5 C) 7 D) 9
- Hint: Order the values from least to greatest, then find the middle value. Try: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 → middle is 6.
- Steps:
- Ordered: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9.
- Middle value (3rd of 5) = 5.
- Answer: 5
[Medium] Percent Decrease
- EN: A snowboard originally costs $200. It is now 30% off. What is the sale price?
- FR: Une planche à neige coûtait 200 $. Elle est maintenant à 30% de rabais. Quel est le prix de vente?
- Choices: A) $130 B) $140 C) $150 D) $160
- Hint: Find the discount, then subtract from original. Try: 20% of $100 = $20, sale price = $80.
- Steps:
- 30% of $200 = $60.
- $200 − $60 = $140.
- Answer: $140
[Hard] Pythagorean Theorem — Missing Leg
- EN: A right triangle has a hypotenuse of 13 cm and one leg of 5 cm. What is the other leg?
- FR: Un triangle rectangle a une hypoténuse de 13 cm et un côté de 5 cm. Quel est l'autre côté?
- Choices: A) 10 cm B) 11 cm C) 12 cm D) 14 cm
- Hint: a² + b² = c², so b² = c² − a². Try: hypotenuse 10, leg 6 → 100 − 36 = 64, √64 = 8.
- Steps:
- 13² − 5² = 169 − 25 = 144.
- √144 = 12 cm.
- Answer: 12 cm
[Hard] Two-Step Equation — Word Problem
- EN: Maya earns $12 per hour babysitting. She also received a $5 tip. She earned $41 in total. How many hours did she babysit?
- FR: Maya gagne 12 $ par heure de garde d'enfants. Elle a aussi reçu un pourboire de 5 $. Elle a gagné 41 $ en tout. Combien d'heures a-t-elle gardé?
- Choices: A) 2 hours B) 3 hours C) 4 hours D) 5 hours
- Hint: Set up an equation: 12h + 5 = 41. Solve for h. Try: 10h + 3 = 33 → 10h = 30 → h = 3.
- Steps:
- 12h + 5 = 41 → 12h = 36.
- h = 36 ÷ 12 = 3.
- Answer: 3 hours
Grade 9 Problems
[Easy] Solving a Linear Equation
- EN: Solve: 3x − 4 = 11
- FR: Résous : 3x − 4 = 11
- Choices: A) x = 4 B) x = 5 C) x = 6 D) x = 7
- Hint: Add 4 to both sides, then divide by 3. Try: 2x − 3 = 7 → 2x = 10 → x = 5.
- Steps:
- 3x − 4 = 11 → 3x = 15.
- x = 15 ÷ 3 = 5.
- Answer: x = 5
[Easy] Slope of a Line
- EN: A line has slope 2 and passes through (0, 3). What is its equation?
- FR: Une droite a une pente de 2 et passe par (0, 3). Quelle est son équation?
- Choices: A) y = 2x B) y = 3x + 2 C) y = 2x + 3 D) y = 2x − 3
- Hint: Slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where m is slope and b is y-intercept. Try: slope 4, y-intercept 1 → y = 4x + 1.
- Steps:
- m = 2, b = 3.
- Equation: y = 2x + 3.
- Answer: y = 2x + 3
[Easy] Adding Polynomials
- EN: What is (3x + 5) + (2x − 1)?
- FR: Combien font (3x + 5) + (2x − 1)?
- Choices: A) 5x + 4 B) 5x − 4 C) 5x + 6 D) 6x + 4
- Hint: Combine like terms (x-terms together, constants together). Try: (4x + 3) + (x − 2) = 5x + 1.
- Steps:
- x-terms: 3x + 2x = 5x.
- Constants: 5 + (−1) = 4.
- Answer: 5x + 4
- Answer: 5x + 4
[Easy] SOH-CAH-TOA
- EN: In a right triangle, the opposite side is 3 and the hypotenuse is 5. What is sin(θ)?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté opposé est 3 et l'hypoténuse est 5. Combien vaut sin(θ)?
- Choices: A) 3/4 B) 4/5 C) 3/5 D) 5/3
- Hint: SOH means sin = Opposite ÷ Hypotenuse. Try: opposite = 4, hypotenuse = 10 → sin = 4/10 = 0.4.
- Steps:
- sin(θ) = opposite ÷ hypotenuse.
- sin(θ) = 3/5.
- Answer: 3/5
[Medium] Linear Inequality
- EN: Solve: 2x + 1 > 9
- FR: Résous : 2x + 1 > 9
- Choices: A) x > 3 B) x > 4 C) x < 4 D) x > 5
- Hint: Solve like an equation, keeping the inequality sign. Try: 3x + 2 > 11 → 3x > 9 → x > 3.
- Steps:
- 2x + 1 > 9 → 2x > 8.
- x > 8 ÷ 2 = 4.
- Answer: x > 4
[Medium] Multiplying Polynomials
- EN: What is 3x(2x − 4)?
- FR: Combien font 3x(2x − 4)?
- Choices: A) 6x² − 12x B) 6x² − 4x C) 5x² − 12x D) 6x − 12x
- Hint: Distribute (multiply each term inside the bracket). Try: 2x(3x + 1) = 6x² + 2x.
- Steps:
- 3x × 2x = 6x².
- 3x × (−4) = −12x.
- Answer: 6x² − 12x
- Answer: 6x² − 12x
[Medium] Similar Triangles
- EN: Two triangles are similar. The sides of the smaller triangle are 3, 4, and 5. If the longest side of the larger triangle is 15, what is its shortest side?
- FR: Deux triangles sont semblables. Les côtés du plus petit triangle sont 3, 4 et 5. Si le côté le plus long du grand triangle est 15, quel est son côté le plus court?
- Choices: A) 6 B) 7 C) 8 D) 9
- Hint: Find the scale factor by dividing the corresponding sides. Try: sides 2, 3, 4 scaled to longest = 12 → factor = 3, shortest = 2 × 3 = 6.
- Steps:
- Scale factor = 15 ÷ 5 = 3.
- Shortest side = 3 × 3 = 9.
- Answer: 9
[Medium] Statistics — Mean from a Data Set
- EN: Five students scored: 70, 85, 90, 60, 95 on a test. What is the mean score?
- FR: Cinq élèves ont obtenu les résultats suivants : 70, 85, 90, 60, 95. Quel est le résultat moyen?
- Choices: A) 78 B) 80 C) 82 D) 85
- Hint: Add all scores and divide by the number of scores. Try: 60 + 70 + 80 + 90 = 300, 300 ÷ 4 = 75.
- Steps:
- Sum: 70 + 85 + 90 + 60 + 95 = 400.
- Mean: 400 ÷ 5 = 80.
- Answer: 80
[Hard] Systems of Equations Intro
- EN: If y = 2x + 1 and y = x + 4, what is the value of x?
- FR: Si y = 2x + 1 et y = x + 4, quelle est la valeur de x?
- Choices: A) x = 2 B) x = 3 C) x = 4 D) x = 5
- Hint: Set the two expressions equal to each other and solve. Try: 3x + 2 = x + 8 → 2x = 6 → x = 3.
- Steps:
- 2x + 1 = x + 4.
- x = 3.
- Answer: x = 3
[Hard] Trigonometry — Finding a Side
- EN: In a right triangle, angle θ = 30°, and the hypotenuse = 10 cm. What is the length of the side opposite to θ? (sin 30° = 0.5)
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, l'angle θ = 30° et l'hypoténuse = 10 cm. Quelle est la longueur du côté opposé à θ? (sin 30° = 0,5)
- Choices: A) 4 cm B) 5 cm C) 6 cm D) 8 cm
- Hint: sin θ = opposite ÷ hypotenuse, so opposite = hypotenuse × sin θ. Try: hypotenuse = 8, sin 30° = 0.5 → opposite = 8 × 0.5 = 4.
- Steps:
- opposite = hypotenuse × sin θ.
- opposite = 10 × 0.5 = 5 cm.
- Answer: 5 cm
Grade 10 Problems
[Easy] Factoring a Simple Quadratic
- EN: Factor: x² + 5x + 6
- FR: Factorise : x² + 5x + 6
- Choices: A) (x + 1)(x + 6) B) (x + 2)(x + 3) C) (x + 2)(x + 4) D) (x + 3)(x + 3)
- Hint: Find two numbers that multiply to 6 and add to 5. Try: x² + 7x + 12 → factors of 12 that add to 7: 3 and 4 → (x+3)(x+4).
- Steps:
- Find two numbers: 2 × 3 = 6 and 2 + 3 = 5. ✓
- Factored form: (x + 2)(x + 3).
- Answer: (x + 2)(x + 3)
[Easy] Trigonometry — Cosine
- EN: In a right triangle, the adjacent side is 4 and the hypotenuse is 5. What is cos(θ)?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté adjacent est 4 et l'hypoténuse est 5. Combien vaut cos(θ)?
- Choices: A) 3/5 B) 4/5 C) 3/4 D) 5/4
- Hint: CAH means cos = Adjacent ÷ Hypotenuse. Try: adjacent = 6, hypotenuse = 10 → cos = 6/10 = 3/5.
- Steps:
- cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse.
- cos(θ) = 4/5.
- Answer: 4/5
[Easy] Systems of Equations
- EN: Solve the system: x + y = 10 and x − y = 4. What is x?
- FR: Résous le système : x + y = 10 et x − y = 4. Quelle est la valeur de x?
- Choices: A) x = 5 B) x = 6 C) x = 7 D) x = 8
- Hint: Add the two equations to eliminate y. Try: x+y=8 and x−y=2 → add: 2x=10, x=5.
- Steps:
- Add: (x+y) + (x−y) = 10 + 4 → 2x = 14.
- x = 7.
- Answer: x = 7
[Easy] Volume of a Cylinder
- EN: A cylinder has radius 3 cm and height 10 cm. What is its volume? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
- FR: Un cylindre a un rayon de 3 cm et une hauteur de 10 cm. Quel est son volume? (Utilisez π ≈ 3,14)
- Choices: A) 251.2 cm³ B) 282.6 cm³ C) 300.0 cm³ D) 314.0 cm³
- Hint: V = π × r² × h. Try: r = 2, h = 5 → V = 3.14 × 4 × 5 = 62.8 cm³.
- Steps:
- V = π × 3² × 10 = 3.14 × 9 × 10.
- V = 3.14 × 90 = 282.6 cm³.
- Answer: 282.6 cm³
[Medium] Completing the Square
- EN: Solve x² + 4x − 12 = 0 by factoring.
- FR: Résous x² + 4x − 12 = 0 par factorisation.
- Choices: A) x = 2 or x = −6 B) x = −2 or x = 6 C) x = 3 or x = −4 D) x = −3 or x = 4
- Hint: Find two numbers that multiply to −12 and add to +4. Try: x² + 3x − 10 → factors: 5 and −2 → (x+5)(x−2)=0.
- Steps:
- Find numbers: 6 × (−2) = −12, 6 + (−2) = 4. ✓
- (x + 6)(x − 2) = 0 → x = −6 or x = 2.
- Answer: x = 2 or x = −6
[Medium] Circle Geometry
- EN: The diameter of a circle is 14 cm. What is its circumference? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
- FR: Le diamètre d'un cercle est de 14 cm. Quelle est sa circonférence? (Utilisez π ≈ 3,14)
- Choices: A) 42.96 cm B) 43.96 cm C) 44.96 cm D) 43.00 cm
- Hint: Circumference = π × d. Try: d = 10 → C = 3.14 × 10 = 31.4 cm.
- Steps:
- C = π × d = 3.14 × 14.
- C = 43.96 cm.
- Answer: 43.96 cm
[Medium] Trigonometry — Finding an Angle
- EN: In a right triangle, tan(θ) = 1. What is the angle θ?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, tan(θ) = 1. Quel est l'angle θ?
- Choices: A) 30° B) 45° C) 60° D) 90°
- Hint: Recall special angles: tan(30°) = 1/√3, tan(45°) = 1, tan(60°) = √3.
- Steps:
- tan(45°) = 1.
- Therefore, θ = 45°.
- Answer: 45°
[Medium] Surface Area of a Cone
- EN: A cone has radius 3 cm and slant height 5 cm. What is its total surface area? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
- FR: Un cône a un rayon de 3 cm et une hauteur oblique de 5 cm. Quelle est son aire totale? (Utilisez π ≈ 3,14)
- Choices: A) 70.65 cm² B) 75.36 cm² C) 78.50 cm² D) 80.00 cm²
- Hint: SA = π r² + π r l. Try: r = 2, l = 4 → SA = 3.14(4) + 3.14(2)(4) = 12.56 + 25.12 = 37.68 cm².
- Steps:
- Base: π × 3² = 3.14 × 9 = 28.26 cm².
- Lateral: π × 3 × 5 = 3.14 × 15 = 47.10 cm².
- Total: 28.26 + 47.10 = 75.36 cm².
- Answer: 75.36 cm²
[Hard] Quadratic Formula
- EN: Solve x² − 5x + 4 = 0. What are the roots?
- FR: Résous x² − 5x + 4 = 0. Quelles sont les racines?
- Choices: A) x = 1 or x = 4 B) x = 2 or x = 3 C) x = −1 or x = −4 D) x = 1 or x = 5
- Hint: Factor or use quadratic formula. Try: x² − 6x + 8 = 0 → (x−2)(x−4) = 0 → x=2 or x=4.
- Steps:
- Factor: (x − 1)(x − 4) = 0.
- x = 1 or x = 4.
- Answer: x = 1 or x = 4
[Hard] Systems and Quadratics
- EN: A quadratic y = x² − 4 and a line y = 0 intersect. What are the x-values at the intersection?
- FR: Une parabole y = x² − 4 et la droite y = 0 se croisent. Quelles sont les valeurs de x à l'intersection?
- Choices: A) x = 2 or x = −2 B) x = 4 or x = −4 C) x = 1 or x = −4 D) x = 0 or x = 4
- Hint: Set the quadratic equal to 0 and solve. Try: x² − 9 = 0 → x² = 9 → x = ±3.
- Steps:
- x² − 4 = 0 → x² = 4.
- x = ±2.
- Answer: x = 2 or x = −2
Grade 11 Problems
[Easy] Exponential Function
- EN: An investment doubles every year. If you start with $100, how much do you have after 3 years?
- FR: Un investissement double chaque année. Si tu commences avec 100 $, combien as-tu après 3 ans?
- Choices: A) $600 B) $700 C) $800 D) $900
- Hint: Double means multiply by 2 each year. Try: $50 after 2 years → 50×2=100, 100×2=200.
- Steps:
- Year 1: 100 × 2 = 200.
- Year 2: 200 × 2 = 400.
- Year 3: 400 × 2 = $800.
- Answer: $800
[Easy] Arithmetic Sequence
- EN: Find the next term in the sequence: 5, 8, 11, 14, ___
- FR: Trouve le prochain terme dans la suite : 5, 8, 11, 14, ___
- Choices: A) 16 B) 17 C) 18 D) 19
- Hint: Find the common difference and add it. Try: 3, 7, 11, 15 → add 4 each time → next: 19.
- Steps:
- Common difference = 8 − 5 = 3.
- Next term: 14 + 3 = 17.
- Answer: 17
[Easy] Logarithm Introduction
- EN: What is log₂(8)?
- FR: Combien vaut log₂(8)?
- Choices: A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 8
- Hint: logₐ(b) = c means aᶜ = b. Try: log₂(4) → 2² = 4, so log₂(4) = 2.
- Steps:
- 2³ = 8.
- Therefore log₂(8) = 3.
- Answer: 3
[Easy] Compound Interest
- EN: You invest $1000 at 5% annual interest compounded annually. What is the amount after 1 year?
- FR: Tu investis 1000 $ à un taux d'intérêt annuel de 5% composé annuellement. Quel est le montant après 1 an?
- Choices: A) $1005 B) $1050 C) $1100 D) $1500
- Hint: A = P(1 + r)ⁿ. For 1 year: A = P × (1 + r). Try: $500 at 4% → $500 × 1.04 = $520.
- Steps:
- A = 1000 × (1 + 0.05)¹.
- A = 1000 × 1.05 = $1050.
- Answer: $1050
[Medium] Quadratic Function — Vertex
- EN: What is the vertex of y = x² − 4x + 3?
- FR: Quel est le sommet de y = x² − 4x + 3?
- Choices: A) (2, −1) B) (−2, 1) C) (2, 1) D) (4, 3)
- Hint: Vertex x-coordinate = −b/(2a). Try: y = x² − 6x + 5 → x = 6/2 = 3, y = 9 − 18 + 5 = −4, vertex (3, −4).
- Steps:
- x = −(−4)/(2×1) = 4/2 = 2.
- y = 4 − 8 + 3 = −1.
- Vertex: (2, −1).
- Answer: (2, −1)
[Medium] Geometric Sequence
- EN: What is the sum of the first 4 terms of the geometric sequence 2, 6, 18, 54?
- FR: Quelle est la somme des 4 premiers termes de la suite géométrique 2, 6, 18, 54?
- Choices: A) 70 B) 76 C) 80 D) 82
- Hint: Just add the given terms. Try: 1 + 3 + 9 + 27 = 40.
- Steps:
- 2 + 6 + 18 + 54 = 80.
- Answer: 80
[Medium] Trigonometric Identity
- EN: Simplify: sin²(θ) + cos²(θ)
- FR: Simplifie : sin²(θ) + cos²(θ)
- Choices: A) 0 B) 1 C) 2 D) sin(θ)
- Hint: This is the most fundamental Pythagorean identity — it always equals the same constant.
- Steps:
- The Pythagorean identity states: sin²(θ) + cos²(θ) = 1.
- Answer: 1
[Medium] Annuity — Financial Math
- EN: You deposit $200 at the end of each year for 3 years at 0% interest. How much have you saved in total?
- FR: Tu déposes 200 $ à la fin de chaque année pendant 3 ans à un taux d'intérêt de 0%. Combien as-tu économisé au total?
- Choices: A) $400 B) $500 C) $600 D) $700
- Hint: With 0% interest, simply multiply the payment by the number of periods. Try: $100 × 4 years = $400.
- Steps:
- $200 × 3 = $600.
- Answer: $600
[Hard] Logarithm Equation
- EN: Solve for x: log₃(x) = 4
- FR: Résous pour x : log₃(x) = 4
- Choices: A) x = 12 B) x = 27 C) x = 64 D) x = 81
- Hint: If logₐ(x) = c, then x = aᶜ. Try: log₂(x) = 5 → x = 2⁵ = 32.
- Steps:
- log₃(x) = 4 means 3⁴ = x.
- x = 81.
- Answer: x = 81
[Hard] Compound Interest — Multi-Year
- EN: You invest $2000 at 6% compounded annually for 2 years. What is the total amount? (Round to the nearest cent.)
- FR: Tu investis 2000 $ à 6% composé annuellement pendant 2 ans. Quel est le montant total? (Arrondis au cent près.)
- Choices: A) $2240.00 B) $2247.20 C) $2250.00 D) $2260.00
- Hint: A = P(1 + r)ⁿ. Try: $1000 at 5% for 2 years → 1000 × 1.05² = 1000 × 1.1025 = $1102.50.
- Steps:
- A = 2000 × (1.06)².
- (1.06)² = 1.1236.
- A = 2000 × 1.1236 = $2247.20.
- Answer: $2247.20
Grade 12 Problems
[Easy] Permutations
- EN: In how many ways can 4 students line up in a row?
- FR: De combien de façons 4 élèves peuvent-ils se mettre en rang?
- Choices: A) 12 B) 16 C) 24 D) 32
- Hint: Number of ways = n! (n factorial). Try: 3 students → 3! = 3 × 2 × 1 = 6.
- Steps:
- 4! = 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 24.
- Answer: 24
[Easy] Combination
- EN: How many ways can you choose 2 students from a group of 5?
- FR: De combien de façons peut-on choisir 2 élèves parmi un groupe de 5?
- Choices: A) 8 B) 10 C) 12 D) 20
- Hint: Use C(n,r) = n! ÷ (r! × (n−r)!). Try: C(4,2) = 4!/(2!×2!) = 24/4 = 6.
- Steps:
- C(5,2) = 5! ÷ (2! × 3!) = (5×4) ÷ (2×1) = 20 ÷ 2 = 10.
- Answer: 10
[Easy] Derivative — Power Rule
- EN: What is the derivative of f(x) = x²?
- FR: Quelle est la dérivée de f(x) = x²?
- Choices: A) f'(x) = x B) f'(x) = 2x C) f'(x) = 2 D) f'(x) = x²
- Hint: Power rule: if f(x) = xⁿ, then f'(x) = n·xⁿ⁻¹. Try: f(x) = x³ → f'(x) = 3x².
- Steps:
- f(x) = x², n = 2.
- f'(x) = 2 × x^(2−1) = 2x.
- Answer: f'(x) = 2x
[Easy] Polynomial — End Behaviour
- EN: For the polynomial f(x) = −x³ + 2x, as x → +∞, what happens to f(x)?
- FR: Pour le polynôme f(x) = −x³ + 2x, lorsque x → +∞, que se passe-t-il avec f(x)?
- Choices: A) f(x) → +∞ B) f(x) → −∞ C) f(x) → 0 D) f(x) → 2
- Hint: The leading term controls end behaviour. A negative leading coefficient with odd degree goes to −∞ as x → +∞. Try: −x⁵ → as x → +∞, f → −∞.
- Steps:
- Leading term: −x³ (negative, odd degree).
- As x → +∞, −x³ → −∞.
- Answer: f(x) → −∞
[Medium] Derivative — Rate of Change
- EN: If f(x) = 3x² − 2x + 1, what is f'(x)?
- FR: Si f(x) = 3x² − 2x + 1, quelle est f'(x)?
- Choices: A) f'(x) = 6x − 2 B) f'(x) = 3x − 2 C) f'(x) = 6x + 1 D) f'(x) = 6x − 1
- Hint: Differentiate term by term using the power rule. Try: f(x) = 4x² + 3x → f'(x) = 8x + 3.
- Steps:
- d/dx (3x²) = 6x.
- d/dx (−2x) = −2.
- d/dx (1) = 0.
- f'(x) = 6x − 2.
- Answer: f'(x) = 6x − 2
[Medium] Probability Distribution
- EN: A fair coin is flipped 3 times. What is the probability of getting exactly 2 heads?
- FR: On lance une pièce équitable 3 fois. Quelle est la probabilité d'obtenir exactement 2 faces?
- Choices: A) 1/4 B) 3/8 C) 1/2 D) 2/3
- Hint: Use C(n,r) × pʳ × (1−p)ⁿ⁻ʳ. Try: C(3,1) × (1/2)¹ × (1/2)² = 3/8 for exactly 1 head.
- Steps:
- C(3,2) = 3; p = 1/2.
- P = 3 × (1/2)² × (1/2)¹ = 3 × 1/8 = 3/8.
- Answer: 3/8
[Medium] Vectors — Addition
- EN: Vector u = (3, 4) and vector v = (−1, 2). What is u + v?
- FR: Le vecteur u = (3, 4) et le vecteur v = (−1, 2). Quel est u + v?
- Choices: A) (2, 4) B) (2, 6) C) (4, 6) D) (3, 6)
- Hint: Add the corresponding components. Try: (5, 1) + (−2, 3) = (3, 4).
- Steps:
- x-components: 3 + (−1) = 2.
- y-components: 4 + 2 = 6.
- Answer: (2, 6)
- Answer: (2, 6)
[Medium] Rational Function — Vertical Asymptote
- EN: What is the vertical asymptote of f(x) = 1/(x − 3)?
- FR: Quelle est l'asymptote verticale de f(x) = 1/(x − 3)?
- Choices: A) x = 1 B) x = 3 C) x = −3 D) y = 3
- Hint: A vertical asymptote occurs where the denominator = 0. Try: f(x) = 1/(x+5) → x+5=0 → x = −5.
- Steps:
- Set denominator to 0: x − 3 = 0.
- x = 3 is the vertical asymptote.
- Answer: x = 3
[Hard] Derivative — Application
- EN: The position of a hockey puck is given by s(t) = t³ − 3t² + 2 (in metres, t in seconds). What is its velocity at t = 2?
- FR: La position d'une rondelle est donnée par s(t) = t³ − 3t² + 2 (en mètres, t en secondes). Quelle est sa vitesse à t = 2?
- Choices: A) 0 m/s B) 2 m/s C) 4 m/s D) 6 m/s
- Hint: Velocity = s'(t). Differentiate, then substitute t. Try: s(t) = 2t² − t → s'(t) = 4t − 1, at t=3: 4(3)−1=11.
- Steps:
- s'(t) = 3t² − 6t.
- s'(2) = 3(4) − 6(2) = 12 − 12 = 0 m/s.
- Answer: 0 m/s
[Hard] Permutations and Combinations — Mixed
- EN: A committee of 3 is chosen from 6 people. One person is always the chairperson. In how many ways can this be done?
- FR: Un comité de 3 personnes est choisi parmi 6. Une personne est toujours présidente. De combien de façons cela peut-il se faire?
- Choices: A) 10 B) 12 C) 15 D) 20
- Hint: Fix the chairperson (1 way), then choose 2 from the remaining 5. Try: C(4,2) = 6 ways to pick 2 from 4.
- Steps:
- Chair is fixed: 1 way.
- Choose 2 from the remaining 5: C(5,2) = 10.
- Total: 1 × 10 = 10 ways.
- Answer: 10
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