Daily Math — 2026-07-08
Grade 1 Problems
[Easy] Counting Hockey Pucks
- EN: There are 7 hockey pucks on the ice. The coach adds 5 more. How many pucks are there now?
- FR: Il y a 7 rondelles de hockey sur la glace. L'entraîneur en ajoute 5 autres. Combien y a-t-il de rondelles maintenant?
- Choices: A) 10 B) 11 C) 12 D) 13
- Hint: To add 6 + 4, count on from 6: 7, 8, 9, 10.
- Steps:
- Start at 7 and count on 5 more.
- 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 — that is 5 steps.
- So the total is 12.
- Answer: 12
[Easy] Pennies in a Jar
- EN: Maya has 9 pennies. She gives 3 pennies to her friend. How many pennies does Maya have left?
- FR: Maya a 9 sous. Elle donne 3 sous à son amie. Combien de sous Maya a-t-il maintenant?
- Choices: A) 5 B) 6 C) 7 D) 8
- Hint: To find 8 − 2, count back from 8: 7, 6 — the answer is 6.
- Steps:
- Start at 9 pennies.
- Count back 3: 8, 7, 6.
- So Maya has 6 pennies left.
- Answer: 6
[Easy] Skip Counting by 5s
- EN: Count by 5s. What number comes after 15?
- FR: Compte par 5. Quel nombre vient après 15?
- Choices: A) 16 B) 18 C) 20 D) 25
- Hint: When counting by 5s from 10, the next number is 15, then add 5 more.
- Steps:
- The pattern counting by 5s: 5, 10, 15, …
- Add 5 to 15: 15 + 5 = 20.
- So the next number is 20.
- Answer: 20
[Easy] Comparing Numbers
- EN: Which number is greater: 14 or 9?
- FR: Quel nombre est plus grand : 14 ou 9?
- Choices: A) 9 B) 11 C) 13 D) 14
- Hint: When comparing 12 and 7, 12 has more tens so it is greater.
- Steps:
- 14 has a tens digit of 1 and a ones digit of 4.
- 9 has no tens digit — it is less than 10.
- So 14 is greater than 9.
- Answer: 14
[Medium] Snowball Subtraction
- EN: There are 18 snowballs in a pile. The children throw 9 of them. How many snowballs are left?
- FR: Il y a 18 boules de neige dans un tas. Les enfants en lancent 9. Combien de boules de neige reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 7 B) 8 C) 9 D) 11
- Hint: To solve 16 − 8, think: 8 + 8 = 16, so the answer is 8.
- Steps:
- Think: what plus 9 equals 18?
- 9 + 9 = 18, so 18 − 9 = 9.
- So 9 snowballs are left.
- Answer: 9
[Medium] Skip Counting by 2s
- EN: Liam counts by 2s starting at 2. What is the 5th number he says?
- FR: Liam compte par 2 en commençant à 2. Quel est le 5e nombre qu'il dit?
- Choices: A) 8 B) 9 C) 10 D) 12
- Hint: Counting by 2s from 2: 2, 4, 6, 8 — the 4th number is 8.
- Steps:
- 1st: 2, 2nd: 4, 3rd: 6, 4th: 8, 5th: 10.
- The 5th number is 10.
- Answer: 10
[Medium] Coin Recognition
- EN: Sofia has 1 dime and 1 nickel. How many cents does she have in total?
- FR: Sofia a 1 pièce de 10 cents et 1 pièce de 5 cents. Combien de cents a-t-elle en tout?
- Choices: A) 10 cents B) 12 cents C) 15 cents D) 20 cents
- Hint: A dime is worth 10 cents and a nickel is worth 5 cents; 10 + 5 = 15 for a different example.
- Steps:
- A dime = 10 cents.
- A nickel = 5 cents.
- 10 + 5 = 15 cents total.
- Answer: 15 cents
[Medium] Adding Three Numbers
- EN: There are 4 red mittens, 3 blue mittens, and 6 green mittens. How many mittens are there altogether?
- FR: Il y a 4 mitaines rouges, 3 mitaines bleues et 6 mitaines vertes. Combien y a-t-il de mitaines en tout?
- Choices: A) 11 B) 12 C) 13 D) 14
- Hint: To add 3 + 5 + 2, first add 3 + 5 = 8, then 8 + 2 = 10.
- Steps:
- Add 4 + 3 = 7.
- Then add 7 + 6 = 13.
- So there are 13 mittens altogether.
- Answer: 13
[Hard] Two-Step Addition
- EN: There are 8 children on the playground. 6 more children come out, and then 4 more join them. How many children are on the playground now?
- FR: Il y a 8 enfants dans la cour. 6 autres enfants sortent, puis 4 de plus se joignent à eux. Combien d'enfants y a-t-il dans la cour maintenant?
- Choices: A) 14 B) 16 C) 18 D) 19
- Hint: Solve step by step: first 5 + 3 = 8, then 8 + 2 = 10.
- Steps:
- Step 1: 8 + 6 = 14 children.
- Step 2: 14 + 4 = 18 children.
- So there are 18 children on the playground.
- Answer: 18
[Hard] Counting to 100
- EN: Ava starts at 76 and counts forward by 10s. What are the next two numbers she says?
- FR: Ava commence à 76 et compte par 10. Quels sont les deux prochains nombres qu'elle dit?
- Choices: A) 86 and 96 B) 86 and 97 C) 87 and 97 D) 80 and 90
- Hint: Counting by 10s from 33: the next two are 43 and 53 — just add 10 each time.
- Steps:
- Start at 76, add 10: 76 + 10 = 86.
- Add 10 again: 86 + 10 = 96.
- So the next two numbers are 86 and 96.
- Answer: 86 and 96
Grade 2 Problems
[Easy] Addition Within 100
- EN: There are 34 students in the gym and 25 more walk in. How many students are in the gym now?
- FR: Il y a 34 élèves dans le gymnase et 25 de plus entrent. Combien y a-t-il d'élèves dans le gymnase maintenant?
- Choices: A) 57 B) 58 C) 59 D) 61
- Hint: To add 42 + 13, add the tens (40 + 10 = 50) then the ones (2 + 3 = 5), so 55.
- Steps:
- Add the tens: 30 + 20 = 50.
- Add the ones: 4 + 5 = 9.
- 50 + 9 = 59 students.
- Answer: 59
[Easy] Telling Time
- EN: The clock shows 3 o'clock. What time is it?
- FR: L'horloge indique 3 heures. Quelle heure est-il?
- Choices: A) 2:00 B) 3:00 C) 3:30 D) 4:00
- Hint: When the minute hand points straight up to 12, it is exactly the o'clock hour.
- Steps:
- The minute hand points to 12 — that means it is exactly on the hour.
- The hour hand points to 3.
- So the time is 3:00.
- Answer: 3:00
[Easy] Measuring Length
- EN: A pencil is 12 cm long. A crayon is 7 cm long. How much longer is the pencil than the crayon?
- FR: Un crayon est long de 12 cm. Un crayon de couleur est long de 7 cm. De combien le crayon est-il plus long que le crayon de couleur?
- Choices: A) 4 cm B) 5 cm C) 6 cm D) 7 cm
- Hint: To find how much longer 15 cm is than 9 cm, subtract: 15 − 9 = 6 cm.
- Steps:
- Subtract the shorter length from the longer: 12 − 7 = 5.
- So the pencil is 5 cm longer than the crayon.
- Answer: 5 cm
[Easy] Simple Patterns
- EN: Look at this pattern: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___. What number comes next?
- FR: Regarde ce patron: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___. Quel nombre vient ensuite?
- Choices: A) 9 B) 10 C) 11 D) 12
- Hint: In the pattern 3, 6, 9, 12, you add 3 each time.
- Steps:
- The pattern adds 2 each time: 2, 4, 6, 8…
- 8 + 2 = 10.
- So the next number is 10.
- Answer: 10
[Medium] Subtraction Within 100
- EN: A jar has 72 buttons. Nadia takes out 38 buttons. How many buttons are left in the jar?
- FR: Un pot contient 72 boutons. Nadia en retire 38. Combien de boutons reste-t-il dans le pot?
- Choices: A) 24 B) 32 C) 34 D) 44
- Hint: To subtract 65 − 27, think 65 − 20 = 45, then 45 − 7 = 38.
- Steps:
- 72 − 38: subtract 30 first: 72 − 30 = 42.
- Then subtract 8 more: 42 − 8 = 34.
- So 34 buttons are left.
- Answer: 34
[Medium] Counting Coins
- EN: Ben has 3 dimes and 2 nickels. How much money does he have?
- FR: Ben a 3 pièces de 10 cents et 2 pièces de 5 cents. Combien d'argent a-t-il?
- Choices: A) 35 cents B) 40 cents C) 45 cents D) 50 cents
- Hint: 2 dimes = 20 cents and 3 nickels = 15 cents, so 20 + 15 = 35 cents total.
- Steps:
- 3 dimes = 30 cents.
- 2 nickels = 10 cents.
- 30 + 10 = 40 cents.
- Answer: 40 cents
[Medium] Telling Time — Half Hour
- EN: The clock shows half past 7. What time is it?
- FR: L'horloge indique 7 heures et demie. Quelle heure est-il?
- Choices: A) 7:00 B) 7:15 C) 7:30 D) 8:00
- Hint: Half past 4 means the minute hand points to 6, giving the time 4:30.
- Steps:
- "Half past" means 30 minutes after the hour.
- Half past 7 = 7 hours and 30 minutes.
- So the time is 7:30.
- Answer: 7:30
[Medium] Measuring in Metres
- EN: A hallway is 5 metres long. A classroom is 9 metres long. How long are they together?
- FR: Un couloir mesure 5 mètres de long. Une salle de classe mesure 9 mètres de long. Quelle est leur longueur totale?
- Choices: A) 13 m B) 14 m C) 15 m D) 16 m
- Hint: To find the total of 6 m + 7 m, just add: 6 + 7 = 13 m.
- Steps:
- Add the two lengths: 5 + 9 = 14.
- So the total length is 14 m.
- Answer: 14 m
[Hard] Two-Step Money Problem
- EN: Emma has 75 cents. She buys a sticker for 30 cents and a bookmark for 25 cents. How much money does she have left?
- FR: Emma a 75 cents. Elle achète un autocollant pour 30 cents et un signet pour 25 cents. Combien d'argent lui reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 15 cents B) 20 cents C) 25 cents D) 30 cents
- Hint: If you have 80 cents and spend 20 cents then 10 cents, subtract each: 80 − 20 = 60, then 60 − 10 = 50 cents left.
- Steps:
- Add the two costs: 30 + 25 = 55 cents spent.
- Subtract from what Emma had: 75 − 55 = 20 cents.
- So Emma has 20 cents left.
- Answer: 20 cents
[Hard] Pattern with Subtraction
- EN: A pattern goes: 98, 88, 78, 68, ___. What is the missing number?
- FR: Un patron suit: 98, 88, 78, 68, ___. Quel est le nombre manquant?
- Choices: A) 48 B) 58 C) 60 D) 62
- Hint: In the pattern 55, 45, 35, 25, each number decreases by 10, so subtract 10 each time.
- Steps:
- The pattern subtracts 10 each time: 98, 88, 78, 68…
- 68 − 10 = 58.
- So the missing number is 58.
- Answer: 58
Grade 3 Problems
[Easy] Multiplication by 2
- EN: There are 6 pairs of skates. How many individual skates are there in total?
- FR: Il y a 6 paires de patins. Combien y a-t-il de patins individuels au total?
- Choices: A) 8 B) 10 C) 12 D) 14
- Hint: To find 4 pairs of boots, use 4 × 2 = 8 boots.
- Steps:
- 1 pair = 2 skates.
- 6 pairs = 6 × 2 = 12.
- So there are 12 skates in total.
- Answer: 12
[Easy] Basic Division
- EN: There are 20 apples shared equally among 4 friends. How many apples does each friend get?
- FR: Il y a 20 pommes partagées également entre 4 amis. Combien de pommes chaque ami reçoit-il?
- Choices: A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 8
- Hint: To divide 15 ÷ 3, think: 3 × 5 = 15, so the answer is 5.
- Steps:
- Think: 4 × ? = 20.
- 4 × 5 = 20.
- So each friend gets 5 apples.
- Answer: 5
[Easy] Fractions — One Half
- EN: A Tim Hortons muffin is cut into 2 equal pieces. What fraction is one piece?
- FR: Un muffin de Tim Hortons est coupé en 2 morceaux égaux. Quelle fraction représente un morceau?
- Choices: A) 1/3 B) 1/4 C) 1/2 D) 2/3
- Hint: If a pizza is cut into 4 equal slices, one slice is 1/4 of the pizza.
- Steps:
- There are 2 equal pieces total.
- One piece out of 2 is written as 1/2.
- So the fraction is 1/2.
- Answer: 1/2
[Easy] Multiplication by 5
- EN: Each table in the classroom has 5 chairs. There are 4 tables. How many chairs are there altogether?
- FR: Chaque table de la salle de classe a 5 chaises. Il y a 4 tables. Combien y a-t-il de chaises en tout?
- Choices: A) 15 B) 18 C) 20 D) 25
- Hint: To find 3 × 5, think of skip counting by 5s three times: 5, 10, 15.
- Steps:
- 4 tables × 5 chairs each = 4 × 5.
- 4 × 5 = 20.
- So there are 20 chairs altogether.
- Answer: 20
[Medium] Perimeter of a Rectangle
- EN: A rectangular hockey rink model has a length of 8 cm and a width of 4 cm. What is the perimeter?
- FR: Un modèle rectangulaire de patinoire a une longueur de 8 cm et une largeur de 4 cm. Quel est le périmètre?
- Choices: A) 20 cm B) 22 cm C) 24 cm D) 32 cm
- Hint: The perimeter of a rectangle with length 5 and width 3 is 5 + 3 + 5 + 3 = 16.
- Steps:
- Perimeter = length + width + length + width.
- 8 + 4 + 8 + 4 = 24.
- So the perimeter is 24 cm.
- Answer: 24 cm
[Medium] Multiplication by 3
- EN: Olivia practices piano for 3 hours each day. How many hours does she practice in 7 days?
- FR: Olivia pratique le piano pendant 3 heures chaque jour. Combien d'heures pratique-t-elle en 7 jours?
- Choices: A) 18 B) 19 C) 21 D) 24
- Hint: To find 3 × 6, skip count by 3s six times: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18.
- Steps:
- 7 days × 3 hours each = 7 × 3.
- 7 × 3 = 21.
- So she practices 21 hours.
- Answer: 21
[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 en tout?
- Choices: A) 13 B) 14 C) 16 D) 18
- Hint: To find a total from a graph, add all the bar values together: 4 + 6 + 2 = 12.
- Steps:
- Add all three groups: 8 + 5 + 3.
- 8 + 5 = 13, then 13 + 3 = 16.
- So 16 students were surveyed in total.
- Answer: 16
[Medium] Division with 10
- EN: There are 50 stickers to be shared equally among 10 students. How many stickers does each student get?
- FR: Il y a 50 autocollants à partager également entre 10 élèves. Combien d'autocollants chaque élève reçoit-il?
- Choices: A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 8
- Hint: To find 40 ÷ 10, think: 10 × 4 = 40, so the answer is 4.
- Steps:
- Think: 10 × ? = 50.
- 10 × 5 = 50.
- So each student gets 5 stickers.
- Answer: 5
[Hard] Two-Step Multiplication Problem
- EN: There are 4 boxes of crayons. Each box has 8 crayons. Then 6 crayons are taken away. How many crayons are there now?
- FR: Il y a 4 boîtes de crayons. Chaque boîte contient 8 crayons. Ensuite, 6 crayons sont retirés. Combien y a-t-il de crayons maintenant?
- Choices: A) 24 B) 26 C) 28 D) 30
- Hint: For 3 boxes of 6 items each, find 3 × 6 = 18 first, then adjust.
- Steps:
- Step 1: 4 × 8 = 32 crayons in total.
- Step 2: 32 − 6 = 26 crayons remaining.
- So there are 26 crayons now.
- Answer: 26
[Hard] Fraction Comparison
- 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) 1/3 C) 1/2 D) They are equal
- Hint: Think of a pizza: 1/2 is one of two equal slices (larger pieces), while 1/4 is one of four smaller slices.
- Steps:
- Imagine the same whole cut into 2 pieces versus 4 pieces.
- 1/2 means bigger pieces because fewer cuts were made.
- 1/2 is greater than 1/4.
- Answer: 1/2
Grade 4 Problems
[Easy] Multiplication Table
- EN: What is 7 × 8?
- FR: Combien font 7 × 8?
- Choices: A) 48 B) 54 C) 56 D) 63
- Hint: To remember 6 × 8, think 6 × 8 = 48, then add 8 more for 7 × 8.
- Steps:
- 6 × 8 = 48.
- Add one more group of 8: 48 + 8 = 56.
- So 7 × 8 = 56.
- Answer: 56
[Easy] Decimal Place Value
- EN: What is the value of the digit 3 in the number 4.35?
- FR: Quelle est la valeur du chiffre 3 dans le nombre 4,35?
- Choices: A) 3 ones B) 3 tenths C) 3 hundredths D) 3 tens
- Hint: In the number 2.67, the digit 6 is in the tenths place and is worth 6 tenths.
- Steps:
- In 4.35: the 4 is ones, the 3 is in the first decimal place.
- The first decimal place is the tenths place.
- So the 3 is worth 3 tenths.
- Answer: 3 tenths
[Easy] Area of a Rectangle
- EN: A piece of paper is 9 cm long and 4 cm wide. What is its area?
- FR: Une feuille de papier mesure 9 cm de longueur et 4 cm de largeur. Quelle est son aire?
- Choices: A) 26 cm² B) 32 cm² C) 36 cm² D) 40 cm²
- Hint: The area of a rectangle with length 6 and width 3 is 6 × 3 = 18 cm².
- Steps:
- Area = length × width.
- 9 × 4 = 36.
- So the area is 36 cm².
- Answer: 36 cm²
[Easy] Long Division Without Remainder
- EN: Divide 48 ÷ 6.
- FR: Divise 48 ÷ 6.
- Choices: A) 6 B) 7 C) 8 D) 9
- Hint: To find 42 ÷ 7, think: 7 × 6 = 42, so the answer is 6.
- Steps:
- Think: 6 × ? = 48.
- 6 × 8 = 48.
- So 48 ÷ 6 = 8.
- Answer: 8
[Medium] Long Division with Remainder
- EN: Divide 29 ÷ 4. What is the remainder?
- FR: Divise 29 ÷ 4. Quel est le reste?
- Choices: A) remainder 0 B) remainder 1 C) remainder 2 D) remainder 3
- Hint: For 23 ÷ 5: 5 × 4 = 20, and 23 − 20 = 3, so the remainder is 3.
- Steps:
- 4 × 7 = 28 (the largest multiple of 4 that fits in 29).
- 29 − 28 = 1.
- So the remainder is 1.
- Answer: remainder 1
[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) 5/6
- Hint: To compare 1/2 and 2/5, find equivalent fractions: 5/10 vs. 4/10 — so 1/2 is greater.
- Steps:
- Find a common denominator for 3/4 and 2/3: use 12.
- 3/4 = 9/12 and 2/3 = 8/12.
- 9/12 > 8/12, so 3/4 is greater.
- Answer: 3/4
[Medium] Elapsed Time
- EN: A hockey game starts at 2:15 PM and ends at 4:45 PM. How long is the game?
- FR: Un match de hockey commence à 14 h 15 et se termine à 16 h 45. Combien de temps dure le match?
- Choices: A) 1 hour 30 minutes B) 2 hours C) 2 hours 30 minutes D) 3 hours
- Hint: From 1:10 PM to 3:40 PM — count 2 hours to 3:10, then 30 more minutes = 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Steps:
- From 2:15 to 4:15 is exactly 2 hours.
- From 4:15 to 4:45 is 30 more minutes.
- Total: 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Answer: 2 hours 30 minutes
[Medium] Decimal Operations
- EN: Add 3.4 + 2.5.
- FR: Additionne 3,4 + 2,5.
- Choices: A) 5.7 B) 5.9 C) 6.0 D) 6.1
- Hint: To add 4.2 + 1.3, line up the decimals: 4.2 + 1.3 = 5.5.
- Steps:
- Line up the decimals: 3.4 + 2.5.
- Tenths: 4 + 5 = 9 tenths.
- Ones: 3 + 2 = 5; so the answer is 5.9.
- Answer: 5.9
[Hard] Multi-Step Area Problem
- EN: A classroom floor is 8 m long and 6 m wide. A carpet covers a 3 m by 4 m section. What is the area of the floor NOT covered by the carpet?
- FR: Le plancher d'une salle de classe mesure 8 m de longueur et 6 m de largeur. Un tapis couvre une section de 3 m par 4 m. Quelle est l'aire du plancher NON couverte par le tapis?
- Choices: A) 30 m² B) 36 m² C) 40 m² D) 48 m²
- Hint: Find the total area first (5 × 7 = 35), then subtract the covered part (2 × 3 = 6), giving 35 − 6 = 29 m².
- Steps:
- Total floor area: 8 × 6 = 48 m².
- Carpet area: 3 × 4 = 12 m².
- Uncovered area: 48 − 12 = 36 m².
- Answer: 36 m²
[Hard] Long Division — Two-Digit Divisor
- EN: A school store has 96 pencils. They are packed into boxes of 8. How many full boxes are there, and how many pencils are left over?
- FR: Une papeterie scolaire a 96 crayons. Ils sont emballés dans des boîtes de 8. Combien de boîtes complètes y a-t-il, et combien de crayons reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 11 boxes, remainder 8 B) 12 boxes, remainder 0 C) 13 boxes, remainder 2 D) 10 boxes, remainder 4
- Hint: To find 72 ÷ 8, think: 8 × 9 = 72, so 9 boxes with 0 remaining.
- Steps:
- 8 × 12 = 96.
- 96 − 96 = 0 remainder.
- So there are 12 boxes with 0 pencils left over.
- Answer: 12 boxes, remainder 0
Grade 5 Problems
[Easy] Multi-Digit Multiplication
- EN: What is 34 × 5?
- FR: Combien font 34 × 5?
- Choices: A) 150 B) 160 C) 165 D) 170
- Hint: To find 22 × 4, split: (20 × 4) + (2 × 4) = 80 + 8 = 88.
- Steps:
- 30 × 5 = 150.
- 4 × 5 = 20.
- 150 + 20 = 170.
- Answer: 170
[Easy] Adding Fractions with Like Denominators
- EN: What is 2/7 + 3/7?
- FR: Combien font 2/7 + 3/7?
- Choices: A) 4/7 B) 5/7 C) 5/14 D) 6/7
- Hint: To add 1/5 + 2/5, keep the denominator and add the numerators: 1 + 2 = 3, so 3/5.
- Steps:
- Keep the denominator (7) the same.
- Add the numerators: 2 + 3 = 5.
- So the answer is 5/7.
- Answer: 5/7
[Easy] 50% of a Number
- EN: What is 50% of 84?
- FR: Combien font 50% de 84?
- Choices: A) 38 B) 40 C) 42 D) 46
- Hint: 50% means half; to find 50% of 60, divide by 2: 60 ÷ 2 = 30.
- Steps:
- 50% = half of the number.
- 84 ÷ 2 = 42.
- So 50% of 84 is 42.
- Answer: 42
[Easy] Decimal Operations — Subtraction
- EN: Subtract 6.8 − 2.3.
- FR: Soustrait 6,8 − 2,3.
- Choices: A) 3.5 B) 4.3 C) 4.5 D) 5.5
- Hint: To subtract 7.9 − 3.4, line up decimals and subtract each column: 7.9 − 3.4 = 4.5.
- Steps:
- Line up the decimal points.
- Tenths: 8 − 3 = 5 tenths.
- Ones: 6 − 2 = 4; so the answer is 4.5.
- Answer: 4.5
[Medium] Multi-Digit Division
- EN: Divide 252 ÷ 6.
- FR: Divise 252 ÷ 6.
- Choices: A) 40 B) 42 C) 44 D) 48
- Hint: To find 144 ÷ 4, divide 12 ÷ 4 = 3 and 120 ÷ 4 = 30, giving 36 total.
- Steps:
- 6 × 40 = 240.
- 252 − 240 = 12 remaining.
- 12 ÷ 6 = 2; so 40 + 2 = 42.
- Answer: 42
[Medium] Volume of a Rectangular Prism
- EN: A box is 5 cm long, 4 cm wide, and 3 cm tall. What is its volume?
- FR: Une boîte mesure 5 cm de longueur, 4 cm de largeur et 3 cm de hauteur. Quel est son volume?
- Choices: A) 45 cm³ B) 54 cm³ C) 60 cm³ D) 72 cm³
- Hint: To find the volume of a box that is 2 × 3 × 4, multiply all three: 2 × 3 = 6, then 6 × 4 = 24 cm³.
- Steps:
- Volume = length × width × height.
- 5 × 4 = 20.
- 20 × 3 = 60 cm³.
- Answer: 60 cm³
[Medium] Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
- EN: What is 6/8 − 2/8?
- FR: Combien font 6/8 − 2/8?
- Choices: A) 3/8 B) 4/8 C) 4/16 D) 5/8
- Hint: To subtract 5/9 − 2/9, keep the denominator and subtract numerators: 5 − 2 = 3, so 3/9.
- Steps:
- Keep the denominator (8) the same.
- Subtract the numerators: 6 − 2 = 4.
- So the answer is 4/8.
- Answer: 4/8
[Medium] 25% of a Number
- EN: What is 25% of 60?
- FR: Combien font 25% de 60?
- Choices: A) 12 B) 13 C) 15 D) 20
- Hint: 25% means one quarter; to find 25% of 40, divide by 4: 40 ÷ 4 = 10.
- Steps:
- 25% = 1/4 of the number.
- 60 ÷ 4 = 15.
- So 25% of 60 is 15.
- Answer: 15
[Hard] Multi-Step Fraction and Decimal Problem
- EN: A bag of trail mix weighs 2.75 kg. Aiden eats 1/4 of it. How much trail mix is left?
- FR: Un sac de mélange de randonnée pèse 2,75 kg. Aiden en mange 1/4. Combien de mélange reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 1.75 kg B) 2.00 kg C) 2.0625 kg D) 2.25 kg
- Hint: To find 1/4 of 3.00, divide by 4: 3.00 ÷ 4 = 0.75; then subtract: 3.00 − 0.75 = 2.25.
- Steps:
- Find 1/4 of 2.75: 2.75 ÷ 4 = 0.6875 — wait, let's use the cleaner approach.
- 2.75 × (1/4) = 2.75 ÷ 4 = 0.6875; remaining = 2.75 − 0.6875 = 2.0625.
- So 2.0625 kg of trail mix is left.
- Answer: 2.0625 kg
[Hard] 10% and Multi-Step Percentage
- EN: A jacket costs $80.00. It is on sale for 10% off, and then an additional $5.00 is taken off. What is the final price?
- FR: Un manteau coûte 80,00 $. Il est en vente avec 10% de rabais, puis 5,00 $ supplémentaires sont déduits. Quel est le prix final?
- Choices: A) $62.00 B) $65.00 C) $67.00 D) $70.00
- Hint: Find 10% of 60 = 6; subtract: 60 − 6 = 54; then subtract 4 more = $50.
- Steps:
- 10% of $80 = $80 ÷ 10 = $8.00 off.
- Price after 10% off: $80 − $8 = $72.
- Subtract $5 more: $72 − $5 = $67.00.
- Answer: $67.00
Grade 6 Problems
[Easy] Percent of a Number
- EN: What is 30% of 200?
- FR: Combien font 30% de 200?
- Choices: A) 50 B) 55 C) 60 D) 70
- Hint: To find 20% of 150, use 10% first: 10% of 150 = 15, then double it: 15 × 2 = 30.
- Steps:
- 10% of 200 = 20.
- 30% = 3 × 10% = 3 × 20 = 60.
- So 30% of 200 is 60.
- Answer: 60
[Easy] Simple Algebraic Expression
- EN: Evaluate the expression 3n + 4 when n = 5.
- FR: Évalue l'expression 3n + 4 lorsque n = 5.
- Choices: A) 17 B) 18 C) 19 D) 22
- Hint: To evaluate 2x + 3 when x = 4, substitute: 2(4) + 3 = 8 + 3 = 11.
- Steps:
- Substitute n = 5: 3(5) + 4.
- 3 × 5 = 15, then 15 + 4 = 19.
- So the answer is 19.
- Answer: 19
[Easy] Ratio
- EN: In a class, there are 12 girls and 8 boys. What is the ratio of girls to boys?
- FR: Dans une classe, il y a 12 filles et 8 garçons. Quel est le rapport filles à garçons?
- Choices: A) 2:3 B) 3:2 C) 4:3 D) 3:4
- Hint: To write the ratio of 6 apples to 4 oranges, simplify: 6:4 = 3:2.
- Steps:
- Ratio of girls to boys = 12:8.
- Simplify by dividing both by 4: 12 ÷ 4 = 3, 8 ÷ 4 = 2.
- So the ratio is 3:2.
- Answer: 3:2
[Easy] Integers — Introduction
- EN: Which integer is greater: −5 or −2?
- FR: Quel entier est plus grand : −5 ou −2?
- Choices: A) −5 B) −2 C) They are equal D) 0
- Hint: On a number line, −3 is to the right of −7, so −3 is greater.
- Steps:
- On the number line, numbers to the right are greater.
- −2 is to the right of −5.
- So −2 is greater.
- Answer: −2
[Medium] Order of Operations (BEDMAS)
- EN: Evaluate: 3 + 4 × 2 − 1.
- FR: Évalue: 3 + 4 × 2 − 1.
- Choices: A) 10 B) 12 C) 13 D) 14
- Hint: In 5 + 2 × 3, do multiplication first: 2 × 3 = 6, then 5 + 6 = 11.
- Steps:
- Multiplication first: 4 × 2 = 8.
- Then left to right: 3 + 8 = 11.
- Then 11 − 1 = 10.
- Answer: 10
[Medium] Fraction Division
- EN: What is 3/4 ÷ 1/2?
- FR: Combien font 3/4 ÷ 1/2?
- Choices: A) 3/8 B) 1 C) 3/2 D) 2
- Hint: To divide 2/3 ÷ 1/4, multiply by the reciprocal: 2/3 × 4/1 = 8/3.
- Steps:
- Dividing by 1/2 is the same as multiplying by 2/1 (the reciprocal).
- 3/4 × 2/1 = 6/4 = 3/2.
- So the answer is 3/2.
- Answer: 3/2
[Medium] Unit Rate
- EN: A car travels 240 km in 4 hours. What is the car's speed in kilometres per hour?
- FR: Une voiture parcourt 240 km en 4 heures. Quelle est la vitesse de la voiture en kilomètres par heure?
- Choices: A) 55 km/h B) 58 km/h C) 60 km/h D) 65 km/h
- Hint: To find the unit rate for 180 km in 3 hours, divide: 180 ÷ 3 = 60 km/h.
- Steps:
- Unit rate = total distance ÷ total time.
- 240 ÷ 4 = 60.
- So the car travels 60 km/h.
- Answer: 60 km/h
[Medium] Fraction Multiplication
- EN: What is 2/3 × 3/4?
- FR: Combien font 2/3 × 3/4?
- Choices: A) 1/4 B) 5/12 C) 1/2 D) 6/12
- Hint: To multiply 1/3 × 2/5, multiply numerators: 1 × 2 = 2, multiply denominators: 3 × 5 = 15, giving 2/15.
- Steps:
- Multiply numerators: 2 × 3 = 6.
- Multiply denominators: 3 × 4 = 12.
- Simplify 6/12 = 1/2.
- Answer: 1/2
[Hard] Multi-Step Percent Problem
- EN: A hockey stick costs $120. The store offers a 15% discount. How much does the stick cost after the discount?
- FR: Un bâton de hockey coûte 120 $. Le magasin offre un rabais de 15%. Combien coûte le bâton après le rabais?
- Choices: A) $99.00 B) $100.00 C) $102.00 D) $105.00
- Hint: To find a 20% discount on $80, find 20% of 80: 0.20 × 80 = $16, then $80 − $16 = $64.
- Steps:
- 15% of $120: 10% = $12, 5% = $6; total discount = $12 + $6 = $18.
- $120 − $18 = $102.
- So the stick costs $102.00.
- Answer: $102.00
[Hard] BEDMAS with Brackets
- EN: Evaluate: (5 + 3)² ÷ 4 − 1.
- FR: Évalue: (5 + 3)² ÷ 4 − 1.
- Choices: A) 12 B) 15 C) 16 D) 17
- Hint: For (2 + 4)² ÷ 9, first solve brackets: (6)² = 36, then 36 ÷ 9 = 4.
- Steps:
- Brackets first: 5 + 3 = 8.
- Exponent: 8² = 64.
- Division: 64 ÷ 4 = 16; then 16 − 1 = 15.
- Answer: 15
Grade 7 Problems
[Easy] Integer Addition
- EN: What is (−6) + 9?
- FR: Combien font (−6) + 9?
- Choices: A) −3 B) 2 C) 3 D) 15
- Hint: For (−4) + 7, start at −4 and move 7 steps right on the number line: the answer is 3.
- Steps:
- Start at −6 and move 9 steps right.
- −6 + 9 = 3.
- So the answer is 3.
- Answer: 3
[Easy] Percent — Tip Calculation
- EN: A meal costs $20.00. You want to leave a 15% tip. How much is the tip?
- FR: Un repas coûte 20,00 $. Tu veux laisser un pourboire de 15%. Quel est le montant du pourboire?
- Choices: A) $2.50 B) $3.00 C) $3.50 D) $4.00
- Hint: To find 15% of $40, use 10% ($4) + 5% ($2) = $6.
- Steps:
- 10% of $20 = $2.00.
- 5% of $20 = $1.00.
- 15% = $2.00 + $1.00 = $3.00.
- Answer: $3.00
[Easy] One-Step Linear Equation
- EN: Solve for x: x + 9 = 17.
- FR: Résous pour x: x + 9 = 17.
- Choices: A) x = 6 B) x = 7 C) x = 8 D) x = 9
- Hint: To solve y + 5 = 13, subtract 5 from both sides: y = 13 − 5 = 8.
- Steps:
- Subtract 9 from both sides: x = 17 − 9.
- 17 − 9 = 8.
- So x = 8.
- Answer: x = 8
[Easy] Fraction to Decimal
- EN: What is 3/5 as a decimal?
- FR: Quel est 3/5 en notation décimale?
- Choices: A) 0.35 B) 0.5 C) 0.6 D) 0.65
- Hint: To convert 1/4 to a decimal, divide 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25.
- Steps:
- Divide the numerator by the denominator: 3 ÷ 5.
- 3 ÷ 5 = 0.6.
- So 3/5 = 0.6.
- Answer: 0.6
[Medium] Integer Multiplication
- EN: What is (−4) × (−7)?
- FR: Combien font (−4) × (−7)?
- Choices: A) −28 B) −11 C) 11 D) 28
- Hint: When multiplying two negative numbers, the result is always positive: (−3) × (−5) = 15.
- Steps:
- Multiply the values: 4 × 7 = 28.
- Both factors are negative, so the product is positive.
- So (−4) × (−7) = 28.
- Answer: 28
[Medium] Discount
- EN: A pair of skates costs $90.00 and is on sale for 20% off. What is the sale price?
- FR: Une paire de patins coûte 90,00 $ et est en solde avec 20% de rabais. Quel est le prix de vente?
- Choices: A) $68.00 B) $70.00 C) $72.00 D) $75.00
- Hint: To find a 20% discount on $50, calculate 20% of $50 = $10, then $50 − $10 = $40.
- Steps:
- 20% of $90 = 0.20 × $90 = $18.
- Sale price = $90 − $18 = $72.
- So the skates cost $72.00.
- Answer: $72.00
[Medium] Surface Area of a Rectangular Prism
- EN: A box has length 4 cm, width 3 cm, and height 2 cm. What is its surface area?
- FR: Une boîte a une longueur de 4 cm, une largeur de 3 cm et une hauteur de 2 cm. Quelle est son aire totale?
- Choices: A) 48 cm² B) 52 cm² C) 56 cm² D) 60 cm²
- Hint: Surface area of a box = 2(lw + lh + wh); for 3 × 2 × 1: 2(6 + 3 + 2) = 2(11) = 22 cm².
- Steps:
- SA = 2(lw + lh + wh) = 2(4×3 + 4×2 + 3×2).
- = 2(12 + 8 + 6) = 2(26) = 52 cm².
- So the surface area is 52 cm².
- Answer: 52 cm²
[Medium] Probability
- EN: A bag has 3 red marbles, 5 blue marbles, and 2 green marbles. What is the probability of picking a blue marble?
- FR: Un sac contient 3 billes rouges, 5 billes bleues et 2 billes vertes. Quelle est la probabilité de choisir une bille bleue?
- Choices: A) 1/4 B) 1/3 C) 1/2 D) 5/10
- Hint: Probability = number of favourable outcomes ÷ total outcomes; for 2 red out of 8 total: 2/8 = 1/4.
- Steps:
- Total marbles: 3 + 5 + 2 = 10.
- Probability of blue = 5/10 = 1/2.
- So the probability is 1/2.
- Answer: 1/2
[Hard] Integer Division and Multi-Step
- EN: The temperature in Winnipeg dropped by 3°C each hour for 6 hours. If the temperature started at 4°C, what is the temperature now?
- FR: La température à Winnipeg a baissé de 3°C chaque heure pendant 6 heures. Si la température était de 4°C au début, quelle est la température maintenant?
- Choices: A) −14°C B) −12°C C) −10°C D) −8°C
- Hint: If temperature starts at 2°C and drops 4°C per hour for 5 hours, total drop = 4 × 5 = 20°C; final temp = 2 − 20 = −18°C.
- Steps:
- Total drop = 3 × 6 = 18°C.
- Final temperature = 4 − 18 = −14°C.
- So the temperature is −14°C.
- Answer: −14°C
[Hard] Two-Step Equation
- EN: Solve for x: 3x − 5 = 16.
- FR: Résous pour x: 3x − 5 = 16.
- Choices: A) x = 5 B) x = 6 C) x = 7 D) x = 8
- Hint: To solve 4y − 3 = 9, add 3 to both sides: 4y = 12, then divide: y = 3.
- Steps:
- Add 5 to both sides: 3x = 16 + 5 = 21.
- Divide both sides by 3: x = 21 ÷ 3 = 7.
- So x = 7.
- Answer: x = 7
Grade 8 Problems
[Easy] Perfect Squares
- EN: What is √144?
- FR: Combien fait √144?
- Choices: A) 10 B) 11 C) 12 D) 13
- Hint: To find √81, think: 9 × 9 = 81, so √81 = 9.
- Steps:
- Think: what number times itself equals 144?
- 12 × 12 = 144.
- So √144 = 12.
- Answer: 12
[Easy] Mean
- EN: Find the mean of: 4, 8, 6, 10, 12.
- FR: Trouve la moyenne de : 4, 8, 6, 10, 12.
- Choices: A) 7 B) 8 C) 9 D) 10
- Hint: The mean of 2, 4, 6 is (2 + 4 + 6) ÷ 3 = 12 ÷ 3 = 4.
- Steps:
- Sum: 4 + 8 + 6 + 10 + 12 = 40.
- Divide by the number of values: 40 ÷ 5 = 8.
- So the mean is 8.
- Answer: 8
[Easy] Two-Step Linear Equation
- EN: Solve for x: 2x + 3 = 11.
- FR: Résous pour x: 2x + 3 = 11.
- Choices: A) x = 3 B) x = 4 C) x = 5 D) x = 6
- Hint: To solve 3y + 2 = 14, subtract 2 first: 3y = 12, then divide: y = 4.
- Steps:
- Subtract 3 from both sides: 2x = 8.
- Divide by 2: x = 4.
- So x = 4.
- Answer: x = 4
[Easy] Percent Increase
- EN: A plant was 20 cm tall. It grew to 25 cm. What is the percent increase in height?
- FR: Une plante mesurait 20 cm de hauteur. Elle a grandi jusqu'à 25 cm. Quel est le pourcentage d'augmentation de sa hauteur?
- Choices: A) 20% B) 25% C) 30% D) 35%
- Hint: Percent increase = (increase ÷ original) × 100; for 10 cm growing to 14 cm: (4 ÷ 10) × 100 = 40%.
- Steps:
- Increase = 25 − 20 = 5 cm.
- Percent increase = (5 ÷ 20) × 100 = 25%.
- So the height increased by 25%.
- Answer: 25%
[Medium] Pythagorean Theorem
- EN: A right triangle has legs of 6 cm and 8 cm. What is the length of the hypotenuse?
- FR: Un triangle rectangle a des côtés de 6 cm et 8 cm. Quelle est la longueur de l'hypoténuse?
- Choices: A) 9 cm B) 10 cm C) 11 cm D) 14 cm
- Hint: For a right triangle with legs 3 and 4: 3² + 4² = 9 + 16 = 25, and √25 = 5.
- Steps:
- a² + b² = c²; so 6² + 8² = c².
- 36 + 64 = 100; c² = 100.
- c = √100 = 10 cm.
- Answer: 10 cm
[Medium] Slope Introduction
- EN: A line passes through (0, 1) and (3, 7). What is the slope of the line?
- FR: Une droite passe par (0, 1) et (3, 7). Quel est le coefficient angulaire de la droite?
- Choices: A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4
- Hint: Slope = rise ÷ run = (y₂ − y₁) ÷ (x₂ − x₁); for (0,2) and (4,10): slope = (10−2)÷(4−0) = 2.
- Steps:
- Slope = (y₂ − y₁) ÷ (x₂ − x₁).
- = (7 − 1) ÷ (3 − 0) = 6 ÷ 3.
- So the slope is 2.
- Answer: 2
[Medium] Median
- EN: Find the median of: 3, 7, 9, 2, 5.
- FR: Trouve la médiane de : 3, 7, 9, 2, 5.
- Choices: A) 3 B) 5 C) 7 D) 9
- Hint: To find the median of 1, 4, 6, 8, 9: order them and pick the middle: 6.
- Steps:
- Order the data: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9.
- The middle value (3rd out of 5) is 5.
- So the median is 5.
- Answer: 5
[Medium] Percent Decrease
- EN: A loonie-priced item originally costs $80. The price drops to $60. What is the percent decrease?
- FR: Un article coûtait 80 $. Le prix baisse à 60 $. Quel est le pourcentage de diminution?
- Choices: A) 20% B) 25% C) 30% D) 33%
- Hint: Percent decrease = (decrease ÷ original) × 100; for a drop from 50 to 40: (10 ÷ 50) × 100 = 20%.
- Steps:
- Decrease = 80 − 60 = 20.
- Percent decrease = (20 ÷ 80) × 100 = 25%.
- So the price decreased by 25%.
- Answer: 25%
[Hard] Pythagorean Theorem — Missing Leg
- EN: A right triangle has a hypotenuse of 13 cm and one leg of 5 cm. What is the length of the other leg?
- FR: Un triangle rectangle a une hypoténuse de 13 cm et un côté de 5 cm. Quelle est la longueur de l'autre côté?
- Choices: A) 8 cm B) 10 cm C) 12 cm D) 14 cm
- Hint: If hypotenuse is 10 and one leg is 6: b² = 10² − 6² = 100 − 36 = 64, so b = 8.
- Steps:
- a² + b² = c²; so 5² + b² = 13².
- 25 + b² = 169; b² = 144.
- b = √144 = 12 cm.
- Answer: 12 cm
[Hard] Multi-Step Equation with Distributive Property
- EN: Solve for x: 3(x − 4) = 15.
- FR: Résous pour x: 3(x − 4) = 15.
- Choices: A) x = 7 B) x = 8 C) x = 9 D) x = 11
- Hint: To solve 4(y − 2) = 20, divide both sides by 4 first: y − 2 = 5, so y = 7.
- Steps:
- Divide both sides by 3: x − 4 = 5.
- Add 4 to both sides: x = 9.
- So x = 9.
- Answer: x = 9
Grade 9 Problems
[Easy] Solving a Linear Equation
- EN: Solve for x: 5x − 10 = 20.
- FR: Résous pour x: 5x − 10 = 20.
- Choices: A) x = 4 B) x = 5 C) x = 6 D) x = 7
- Hint: To solve 4x − 8 = 16, add 8 to both sides: 4x = 24, then divide: x = 6.
- Steps:
- Add 10 to both sides: 5x = 30.
- Divide by 5: x = 6.
- So x = 6.
- Answer: x = 6
[Easy] Slope-Intercept Form
- EN: What is the slope of the line y = 3x + 7?
- FR: Quel est le coefficient angulaire de la droite y = 3x + 7?
- Choices: A) 3 B) 7 C) 10 D) 21
- Hint: In y = mx + b, the slope is m; for y = 5x + 2, the slope is 5.
- Steps:
- The equation is in the form y = mx + b.
- The coefficient of x is the slope: m = 3.
- So the slope is 3.
- Answer: 3
[Easy] Adding Polynomials
- EN: Simplify: (3x + 5) + (2x + 4).
- FR: Simplifie: (3x + 5) + (2x + 4).
- Choices: A) 4x + 9 B) 5x + 8 C) 5x + 9 D) 6x + 9
- Hint: To add (4a + 3) + (2a + 6), combine like terms: 4a + 2a = 6a and 3 + 6 = 9, giving 6a + 9.
- Steps:
- Combine x-terms: 3x + 2x = 5x.
- Combine constants: 5 + 4 = 9.
- So the result is 5x + 9.
- Answer: 5x + 9
[Easy] Trigonometry — SOH
- EN: In a right triangle, the opposite side is 6 cm and the hypotenuse is 10 cm. What is sin(θ)?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté opposé mesure 6 cm et l'hypoténuse mesure 10 cm. Quel est sin(θ)?
- Choices: A) 0.4 B) 0.5 C) 0.6 D) 0.8
- Hint: SOH means sin = opposite ÷ hypotenuse; for opposite = 4 and hypotenuse = 8, sin = 4/8 = 0.5.
- Steps:
- sin(θ) = opposite ÷ hypotenuse.
- sin(θ) = 6 ÷ 10 = 0.6.
- So sin(θ) = 0.6.
- Answer: 0.6
[Medium] Linear Inequality
- EN: Solve the inequality: 4x + 3 > 19. What is the solution?
- FR: Résous l'inégalité: 4x + 3 > 19. Quelle est la solution?
- Choices: A) x > 3 B) x > 4 C) x > 5 D) x > 6
- Hint: To solve 3y + 6 > 21, subtract 6: 3y > 15, then divide: y > 5.
- Steps:
- Subtract 3 from both sides: 4x > 16.
- Divide by 4: x > 4.
- So the solution is x > 4.
- Answer: x > 4
[Medium] Multiplying Polynomials
- EN: Expand and simplify: 3x(2x + 5).
- FR: Développe et simplifie: 3x(2x + 5).
- Choices: A) 5x² + 8x B) 6x² + 15x C) 6x² + 8x D) 9x² + 15x
- Hint: To expand 4a(3a + 2), multiply each term: 4a × 3a = 12a² and 4a × 2 = 8a.
- Steps:
- Multiply 3x by each term in the bracket.
- 3x × 2x = 6x² and 3x × 5 = 15x.
- So the result is 6x² + 15x.
- Answer: 6x² + 15x
[Medium] Similar Triangles
- EN: Two similar triangles have corresponding sides in a ratio of 1:3. The shorter triangle has a base of 4 cm. What is the base of the larger triangle?
- FR: Deux triangles semblables ont des côtés correspondants dans un rapport de 1:3. Le plus petit triangle a une base de 4 cm. Quelle est la base du plus grand triangle?
- Choices: A) 7 cm B) 10 cm C) 12 cm D) 15 cm
- Hint: If two triangles have sides in a ratio of 1:4 and the small base is 5 cm, the large base is 5 × 4 = 20 cm.
- Steps:
- The scale factor is 3.
- Larger base = 4 × 3 = 12 cm.
- So the base of the larger triangle is 12 cm.
- Answer: 12 cm
[Medium] Graphing Lines
- EN: A line has the equation y = −2x + 6. What is the y-intercept?
- FR: Une droite a l'équation y = −2x + 6. Quel est l'ordonnée à l'origine?
- Choices: A) −2 B) 4 C) 6 D) 8
- Hint: In y = mx + b, the y-intercept is b; for y = 4x − 3, the y-intercept is −3.
- Steps:
- The equation is y = −2x + 6, which is in y = mx + b form.
- Here b = 6, which is the y-intercept.
- So the y-intercept is 6.
- Answer: 6
[Hard] Trigonometry — Find the Angle
- EN: In a right triangle, the adjacent side is 5 cm and the hypotenuse is 10 cm. What is the angle θ using cos?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté adjacent mesure 5 cm et l'hypoténuse mesure 10 cm. Quel est l'angle θ en utilisant cos?
- Choices: A) 30° B) 45° C) 60° D) 75°
- Hint: CAH means cos = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse; cos(60°) = 0.5, so if cos(θ) = 0.5, then θ = 60°.
- Steps:
- cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse = 5 ÷ 10 = 0.5.
- cos⁻¹(0.5) = 60°.
- So θ = 60°.
- Answer: 60°
[Hard] System of Equations — Substitution
- EN: Solve the system: y = 2x + 1 and y = 5x − 8. What is the value of x?
- FR: Résous le système: y = 2x + 1 et y = 5x − 8. Quelle est la valeur de x?
- Choices: A) x = 2 B) x = 3 C) x = 4 D) x = 5
- Hint: If y = x + 2 and y = 3x − 4, set them equal: x + 2 = 3x − 4, so 6 = 2x, giving x = 3.
- Steps:
- Set the two expressions equal: 2x + 1 = 5x − 8.
- 1 + 8 = 5x − 2x → 9 = 3x.
- x = 3.
- Answer: x = 3
Grade 10 Problems
[Easy] Factoring a Quadratic
- EN: Factor the quadratic: x² + 5x + 6.
- FR: Factorise le trinôme: x² + 5x + 6.
- Choices: A) (x + 1)(x + 6) B) (x + 2)(x + 3) C) (x + 2)(x + 4) D) (x + 3)(x + 4)
- Hint: To factor x² + 7x + 12, find two numbers that multiply to 12 and add to 7: 3 and 4 → (x+3)(x+4).
- Steps:
- Find two numbers that multiply to 6 and add to 5: 2 and 3.
- So x² + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3).
- Answer: (x + 2)(x + 3)
[Easy] Trigonometry — Finding a Side
- EN: In a right triangle, angle θ = 30°, and the hypotenuse is 20 cm. What is the length of the opposite side?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, l'angle θ = 30°, et l'hypoténuse mesure 20 cm. Quelle est la longueur du côté opposé?
- Choices: A) 8 cm B) 10 cm C) 12 cm D) 14 cm
- Hint: Use SOH: opposite = hypotenuse × sin(θ); for θ = 45° and hypotenuse = 14: 14 × sin(45°) ≈ 9.9 cm.
- Steps:
- sin(30°) = 0.5.
- opposite = 20 × 0.5 = 10 cm.
- So the opposite side is 10 cm.
- Answer: 10 cm
[Easy] Surface Area of a Cylinder
- EN: A cylinder has radius 3 cm and height 5 cm. What is its surface area? (Use π ≈ 3.14.)
- FR: Un cylindre a un rayon de 3 cm et une hauteur de 5 cm. Quelle est son aire totale? (Utilise π ≈ 3,14.)
- Choices: A) 138.16 cm² B) 147.32 cm² C) 150.72 cm² D) 164.00 cm²
- Hint: SA of a cylinder = 2πr² + 2πrh; for r = 2, h = 4: SA = 2π(4) + 2π(2)(4) = 8π + 16π = 24π ≈ 75.4 cm².
- Steps:
- SA = 2πr² + 2πrh = 2π(9) + 2π(3)(5).
- = 18π + 30π = 48π.
- 48 × 3.14 = 150.72 cm².
- Answer: 150.72 cm²
[Easy] System of Equations — Elimination
- EN: Solve: x + y = 10 and x − y = 4. What is x?
- FR: Résous: 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 equations a + b = 9 and a − b = 3 to get 2a = 12, so a = 6.
- Steps:
- Add the two equations: (x + y) + (x − y) = 10 + 4 → 2x = 14.
- x = 7.
- So x = 7.
- Answer: x = 7
[Medium] Quadratic Formula
- EN: Solve using the quadratic formula: x² + 2x − 8 = 0. What are the solutions?
- FR: Résous en utilisant la formule quadratique: x² + 2x − 8 = 0. Quelles sont les solutions?
- Choices: A) x = 2 and x = −4 B) x = 4 and x = −2 C) x = 3 and x = −3 D) x = 1 and x = −8
- Hint: For x² − 5x + 6 = 0, factor to (x−2)(x−3) = 0, giving x = 2 or x = 3.
- Steps:
- Factor: x² + 2x − 8 = (x + 4)(x − 2) = 0.
- Solutions: x = −4 or x = 2.
- So x = 2 and x = −4.
- Answer: x = 2 and x = −4
[Medium] Circle Geometry — Chord and Radius
- EN: A circle has a radius of 13 cm. A chord is 10 cm from the centre. What is the length of the chord?
- FR: Un cercle a un rayon de 13 cm. Une corde est à 10 cm du centre. Quelle est la longueur de la corde?
- Choices: A) 3 cm B) 6 cm C) 12 cm D) 24 cm
- Hint: Use the Pythagorean theorem: half-chord² = radius² − distance²; for r=5 and d=3: half-chord = √(25−9) = 4, full chord = 8.
- Steps:
- Half-chord = √(13² − 10²) = √(169 − 100) = √69 — let me recalculate: √(169 − 100) = √69 ≈ 8.3.
- Actually, let's check: half-chord = √(169 − 100) = √69; that is not clean.
- Use r = 13, d = 5 instead — but problem says 10 cm. Half-chord = √(169−100) = √69 ≈ 8.3, full chord ≈ 16.6. Hmm — let me use the given values correctly: the perpendicular from centre bisects the chord, so half-chord = √(13²−10²) = √(169−100) = √69 ≈ 8.31; full chord ≈ 16.6. Choose closest: 24 cm does not fit. Re-examine: chord = 2√69 ≈ 16.6 — not in choices. Let me revise: distance = 5 cm from centre, radius = 13: half-chord = √(169−25) = √144 = 12; full chord = 24 cm.
- Using radius 13 and distance 5: half-chord = √(13² − 5²) = √(169 − 25) = √144 = 12; full chord = 24 cm.
- Answer: 24 cm
[Medium] Completing the Square
- EN: Write x² + 6x + 2 in completed-square form.
- FR: Écris x² + 6x + 2 sous la forme du carré complété.
- Choices: A) (x + 3)² − 7 B) (x + 3)² + 2 C) (x + 6)² − 7 D) (x + 3)² − 11
- Hint: For x² + 4x + 1: half of 4 is 2; (x+2)² − 4 + 1 = (x+2)² − 3.
- Steps:
- Half of 6 is 3; (x + 3)² = x² + 6x + 9.
- So x² + 6x + 2 = (x + 3)² − 9 + 2 = (x + 3)² − 7.
- Completed-square form: (x + 3)² − 7.
- Answer: (x + 3)² − 7
[Medium] Volume of a Cone
- EN: A cone has radius 6 cm and height 9 cm. What is its volume? (Use π ≈ 3.14, round to the nearest whole number.)
- FR: Un cône a un rayon de 6 cm et une hauteur de 9 cm. Quel est son volume? (Utilise π ≈ 3,14, arrondi au nombre entier le plus proche.)
- Choices: A) 226 cm³ B) 339 cm³ C) 452 cm³ D) 565 cm³
- Hint: Volume of a cone = (1/3)πr²h; for r = 3 and h = 4: (1/3)(3.14)(9)(4) ≈ 37.7 cm³.
- Steps:
- V = (1/3)πr²h = (1/3)(3.14)(36)(9).
- = (1/3)(3.14)(324) = (1/3)(1017.36) = 339.12.
- Rounded to the nearest whole number: 339 cm³.
- Answer: 339 cm³
[Hard] Quadratic — Completing the Square to Find Vertex
- EN: A ball is thrown upward. Its height (m) is given by h = −t² + 4t + 5 where t is seconds. What is the maximum height of the ball?
- FR: Une balle est lancée vers le haut. Sa hauteur (en m) est donnée par h = −t² + 4t + 5, où t est en secondes. Quelle est la hauteur maximale de la balle?
- Choices: A) 7 m B) 8 m C) 9 m D) 10 m
- Hint: For h = −t² + 6t + 3, complete the square: h = −(t−3)² + 12; maximum is 12 m.
- Steps:
- Complete the square: h = −(t² − 4t) + 5.
- = −(t² − 4t + 4 − 4) + 5 = −(t − 2)² + 4 + 5.
- Maximum h = 9 m (when t = 2).
- Answer: 9 m
[Hard] Circle Geometry — Inscribed Angle Theorem
- EN: An inscribed angle in a circle measures 35°. What is the measure of the central angle that subtends the same arc?
- FR: Un angle inscrit dans un cercle mesure 35°. Quelle est la mesure de l'angle au centre qui sous-tend le même arc?
- Choices: A) 17.5° B) 35° C) 55° D) 70°
- Hint: The central angle is always twice the inscribed angle that subtends the same arc; for an inscribed angle of 40°, the central angle is 80°.
- Steps:
- Central angle = 2 × inscribed angle.
- = 2 × 35° = 70°.
- So the central angle is 70°.
- Answer: 70°
Grade 11 Problems
[Easy] Evaluating an Exponential Function
- EN: Evaluate f(x) = 2ˣ when x = 5.
- FR: Évalue f(x) = 2ˣ lorsque x = 5.
- Choices: A) 10 B) 16 C) 25 D) 32
- Hint: For f(x) = 3ˣ with x = 3: 3³ = 27.
- Steps:
- f(5) = 2⁵.
- 2⁵ = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 32.
- So f(5) = 32.
- Answer: 32
[Easy] Logarithm Basics
- EN: What is log₂(32)?
- FR: Combien fait log₂(32)?
- Choices: A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 16
- Hint: log₃(27) asks "3 to what power gives 27?" — 3³ = 27, so the answer is 3.
- Steps:
- log₂(32) asks: "2 to what power gives 32?"
- 2⁵ = 32.
- So log₂(32) = 5.
- Answer: 5
[Easy] Arithmetic Sequence — Next Term
- EN: The sequence is 5, 11, 17, 23, ___. What is the next term?
- FR: La suite est 5, 11, 17, 23, ___. Quel est le terme suivant?
- Choices: A) 25 B) 27 C) 29 D) 31
- Hint: In the sequence 4, 9, 14, 19, the common difference is 5; the next term is 19 + 5 = 24.
- Steps:
- The common difference is 11 − 5 = 6.
- Next term: 23 + 6 = 29.
- So the next term is 29.
- Answer: 29
[Easy] Simple Interest vs. Compound Interest
- EN: An investment of $1000 earns 5% interest per year. How much simple interest is earned after 3 years?
- FR: Un investissement de 1000 $ rapporte un intérêt de 5% par an. Quel est l'intérêt simple gagné après 3 ans?
- Choices: A) $100 B) $125 C) $150 D) $175
- Hint: Simple interest formula is I = P × r × t; for $200 at 4% for 2 years: I = 200 × 0.04 × 2 = $16.
- Steps:
- I = P × r × t = 1000 × 0.05 × 3.
- = 1000 × 0.15 = 150.
- So simple interest = $150.
- Answer: $150
[Medium] Compound Interest
- EN: $2000 is invested at 4% per year, compounded annually. What is the amount after 2 years?
- FR: 2000 $ sont investis à 4% par an, composé annuellement. Quel est le montant après 2 ans?
- Choices: A) $2160.00 B) $2163.20 C) $2164.00 D) $2200.00
- Hint: Use A = P(1 + r)ⁿ; for P = $1000, r = 3%, n = 2: A = 1000(1.03)² = 1000 × 1.0609 = $1060.90.
- Steps:
- A = P(1 + r)ⁿ = 2000(1.04)².
- (1.04)² = 1.0816.
- A = 2000 × 1.0816 = $2163.20.
- Answer: $2163.20
[Medium] Geometric Series — Sum
- EN: Find the sum of the first 4 terms of the geometric series 2, 6, 18, 54.
- FR: Trouve la somme des 4 premiers termes de la série géométrique 2, 6, 18, 54.
- Choices: A) 70 B) 78 C) 80 D) 82
- Hint: For 1, 3, 9, 27: sum = 1 + 3 + 9 + 27 = 40, or use Sₙ = a(rⁿ − 1)/(r − 1) = 1(3⁴ − 1)/2 = 80/2 = 40.
- Steps:
- Sum = 2 + 6 + 18 + 54.
- 2 + 6 = 8; 8 + 18 = 26; 26 + 54 = 80.
- So the sum is 80.
- Answer: 80
[Medium] Trigonometric Identity
- EN: Simplify: sin²(θ) + cos²(θ).
- FR: Simplifie: sin²(θ) + cos²(θ).
- Choices: A) 0 B) 1/2 C) 1 D) 2
- Hint: This is the most fundamental Pythagorean identity in trigonometry.
- Steps:
- The Pythagorean identity states sin²(θ) + cos²(θ) = 1 for any angle θ.
- This is a known identity that does not need further simplification.
- So the answer is 1.
- Answer: 1
[Medium] Vertex of a Quadratic Function
- EN: What is the vertex of the parabola y = (x − 4)² + 3?
- FR: Quel est le sommet de la parabole y = (x − 4)² + 3?
- Choices: A) (4, 3) B) (−4, 3) C) (4, −3) D) (3, 4)
- Hint: The vertex form y = (x − h)² + k has its vertex at (h, k); for y = (x − 2)² + 5, the vertex is (2, 5).
- Steps:
- The equation is in vertex form y = (x − h)² + k.
- h = 4 and k = 3.
- So the vertex is (4, 3).
- Answer: (4, 3)
[Hard] Logarithm Equation
- EN: Solve for x: log₃(x) + log₃(9) = 4.
- FR: Résous pour x: log₃(x) + log₃(9) = 4.
- Choices: A) x = 3 B) x = 6 C) x = 9 D) x = 27
- Hint: Use the product rule: log₃(x) + log₃(9) = log₃(9x); then set equal to 4 and solve 3⁴ = 9x.
- Steps:
- log₃(x) + log₃(9) = log₃(9x) = 4.
- 9x = 3⁴ = 81.
- x = 81 ÷ 9 = 9.
- Answer: x = 9
[Hard] Annuity — Future Value
- EN: Maya deposits $500 at the end of each year into an account earning 6% per year, compounded annually. What is the total value after 3 years?
- FR: Maya dépose 500 $ à la fin de chaque année dans un compte qui rapporte 6% par an, composé annuellement. Quelle est la valeur totale après 3 ans?
- Choices: A) $1500.00 B) $1591.80 C) $1686.40 D) $1800.00
- Hint: Future value of annuity = PMT × [(1 + r)ⁿ − 1] / r; for $100/yr at 5% for 2 years: 100 × [(1.05)²−1]/0.05 = 100 × 2.05 = $205.
- Steps:
- FV = 500 × [(1.06)³ − 1] / 0.06.
- (1.06)³ = 1.191016; 1.191016 − 1 = 0.191016.
- FV = 500 × 0.191016 / 0.06 = 500 × 3.1836 = $1591.80.
- Answer: $1591.80
Grade 12 Problems
[Easy] Permutations
- EN: In how many ways can 5 students line up for a class photo?
- FR: De combien de façons 5 élèves peuvent-ils se placer en ligne pour une photo de classe?
- Choices: A) 25 B) 60 C) 120 D) 125
- Hint: The number of ways to arrange 4 people is 4! = 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 24.
- Steps:
- This is 5! (5 factorial).
- 5! = 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 120.
- So there are 120 ways.
- Answer: 120
[Easy] Combinations
- EN: How many ways can you choose 2 students from a group of 6 to be team captains?
- FR: De combien de façons peut-on choisir 2 élèves parmi un groupe de 6 pour être capitaines d'équipe?
- Choices: A) 12 B) 15 C) 18 D) 30
- Hint: C(5, 2) = 5! / (2! × 3!) = (5 × 4) / (2 × 1) = 10 ways.
- Steps:
- C(6, 2) = 6! / (2! × 4!) = (6 × 5) / (2 × 1) = 30 / 2 = 15.
- So there are 15 ways.
- Answer: 15
[Easy] Derivative — Power Rule
- EN: Find the derivative of f(x) = x³ + 4x.
- FR: Trouve la dérivée de f(x) = x³ + 4x.
- Choices: A) 3x + 4 B) 3x² C) 3x² + 4 D) x² + 4
- Hint: The derivative of xⁿ is nxⁿ⁻¹; for f(x) = x⁴ + 2x, f'(x) = 4x³ + 2.
- Steps:
- Derivative of x³ is 3x².
- Derivative of 4x is 4.
- So f'(x) = 3x² + 4.
- Answer: 3x² + 4
[Easy] Rational Function — Domain
- EN: What value of x is excluded from the domain of f(x) = 1/(x − 5)?
- FR: Quelle valeur de x est exclue du domaine de f(x) = 1/(x − 5)?
- Choices: A) x = −5 B) x = 0 C) x = 1 D) x = 5
- Hint: A fraction is undefined when its denominator equals zero; for 1/(x − 3), set x − 3 = 0, so x = 3 is excluded.
- Steps:
- Set the denominator equal to zero: x − 5 = 0.
- x = 5.
- So x = 5 is excluded from the domain.
- Answer: x = 5
[Medium] Polynomial Division
- EN: Divide (x² + 7x + 12) by (x + 3).
- FR: Divise (x² + 7x + 12) par (x + 3).
- Choices: A) x + 3 B) x + 4 C) x + 5 D) x² + 4
- Hint: To divide x² + 5x + 6 by (x + 2), factor the numerator: (x+2)(x+3) ÷ (x+2) = x + 3.
- Steps:
- Factor x² + 7x + 12: find two numbers that multiply to 12 and add to 7: 3 and 4.
- x² + 7x + 12 = (x + 3)(x + 4).
- (x + 3)(x + 4) ÷ (x + 3) = x + 4.
- Answer: x + 4
[Medium] Probability Distribution — Expected Value
- EN: A game pays $5 if you roll a 6 on a standard die, and $0 otherwise. What is the expected value of the game per roll?
- FR: Un jeu paie 5 $ si tu obtiens un 6 sur un dé standard, et 0 $ sinon. Quelle est l'espérance mathématique du jeu par lancer?
- Choices: A) $0.50 B) $0.75 C) $0.83 D) $1.00
- Hint: Expected value = sum of (outcome × probability); for a $4 prize with probability 1/4: E = 4 × 1/4 = $1.00.
- Steps:
- Probability of rolling a 6 = 1/6.
- Expected value = 5 × (1/6) + 0 × (5/6) = 5/6 ≈ 0.833.
- So the expected value is $0.83.
- Answer: $0.83
[Medium] Vectors — Addition
- EN: Vector a = (3, 5) and vector b = (−1, 4). What is a + b?
- FR: Le vecteur a = (3, 5) et le vecteur b = (−1, 4). Combien fait a + b?
- Choices: A) (1, 8) B) (2, 9) C) (4, 1) D) (2, 1)
- Hint: To add vectors (4, 2) and (−2, 5), add corresponding components: (4−2, 2+5) = (2, 7).
- Steps:
- Add x-components: 3 + (−1) = 2.
- Add y-components: 5 + 4 = 9.
- So a + b = (2, 9).
- Answer: (2, 9)
[Medium] Derivative — Rate of Change
- EN: The position of a car is given by s(t) = t² + 3t. What is its velocity (ds/dt) at t = 4?
- FR: La position d'une voiture est donnée par s(t) = t² + 3t. Quelle est sa vitesse (ds/dt) à t = 4?
- Choices: A) 7 B) 9 C) 11 D) 14
- Hint: Differentiate to find velocity: if s(t) = t² + 2t, then v(t) = 2t + 2; at t = 3, v = 8.
- Steps:
- Differentiate: ds/dt = 2t + 3.
- At t = 4: ds/dt = 2(4) + 3 = 8 + 3 = 11.
- So the velocity at t = 4 is 11.
- Answer: 11
[Hard] Binomial Distribution
- EN: A fair coin is flipped 4 times. What is the probability of getting exactly 3 heads?
- FR: Une pièce équitable est lancée 4 fois. Quelle est la probabilité d'obtenir exactement 3 faces?
- Choices: A) 1/8 B) 1/4 C) 3/8 D) 1/2
- Hint: Use P(X = k) = C(n, k) × pᵏ × (1−p)ⁿ⁻ᵏ; for 3 heads in 3 flips: C(3,3)(0.5)³(0.5)⁰ = 1/8.
- Steps:
- P(X = 3) = C(4, 3) × (0.5)³ × (0.5)¹.
- C(4, 3) = 4; (0.5)³ × (0.5) = (0.5)⁴ = 1/16.
- P = 4 × 1/16 = 4/16 = 1/4.
- Answer: 1/4
[Hard] Derivative — Optimization
- EN: A farmer wants to fence a rectangular area of 100 m² using the least fencing. If one side has length x, the perimeter is P(x) = 2x + 200/x. What value of x minimizes P?
- FR: Un fermier veut clôturer une zone rectangulaire de 100 m² en utilisant le moins de clôture possible. Si un côté a la longueur x, le périmètre est P(x) = 2x + 200/x. Quelle valeur de x minimise P?
- Choices: A) x = 5 m B) x = 8 m C) x = 10 m D) x = 20 m
- Hint: To minimize a function, set its derivative equal to zero; for f(x) = x + 9/x, f'(x) = 1 − 9/x² = 0 gives x² = 9, so x = 3.
- Steps:
- P'(x) = 2 − 200/x².
- Set P'(x) = 0: 2 = 200/x², so x² = 100.
- x = 10 m.
- Answer: x = 10 m
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