Daily Math — 2026-07-12
Grade 1 Problems
[Easy] Counting Carrots
- EN: Mia has 7 carrots. She picks 5 more. How many carrots does she have now?
- FR: Mia a 7 carottes. Elle en cueille 5 de plus. Combien de carottes a-t-elle maintenant?
- Choices: A) 11 B) 12 C) 13 D) 14
- Hint: To add, count on from the bigger number — 9 + 3, start at 9 and count up 3.
- Steps:
- Start at 7.
- Count on 5 more: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
- So Mia has 12 carrots.
- 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) 5 B) 6 C) 7 D) 8
- Hint: To subtract, count backwards — 8 take away 2 means count back 2 from 8.
- Steps:
- Start at 9.
- Count back 3: 8, 7, 6.
- So 6 pucks are left.
- Answer: 6
[Easy] Skip Counting by 2s
- EN: Skip count by 2s. What number comes after 12, 14, 16?
- FR: Compte par bonds de 2. Quel nombre vient après 12, 14, 16?
- Choices: A) 17 B) 18 C) 19 D) 20
- Hint: Skip counting by 2s means add 2 each time — 4, 6, 8, the next is 10.
- Steps:
- The pattern adds 2 each time.
- 16 + 2 = 18.
- So the next number is 18.
- Answer: 18
[Easy] Recognizing Coins
- 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: Think about how many cents each Canadian coin is worth — a nickel is worth 5 cents.
- Steps:
- A penny = 1 cent.
- A nickel = 5 cents.
- A dime = 10 cents.
- So the answer is a Dime.
- Answer: Dime
[Medium] Snowballs in a Row
- EN: Luc made 15 snowballs. He threw 8 of them. How many does he have left?
- FR: Luc a fait 15 boules de neige. Il en a lancé 8. Combien lui en reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 6 B) 7 C) 8 D) 9
- Hint: To subtract, count back from the bigger number — 14 take away 6, count back 6 from 14.
- Steps:
- Start at 15.
- Count back 8: 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7.
- So Luc has 7 snowballs left.
- Answer: 7
[Medium] Comparing Numbers
- EN: Which number is greater: 47 or 74?
- FR: Quel nombre est plus grand : 47 ou 74?
- Choices: A) 47 B) 74 C) They are equal D) 57
- Hint: Compare the tens digit first — the number with the bigger tens digit is greater.
- Steps:
- 47 has 4 tens; 74 has 7 tens.
- 7 tens is more than 4 tens.
- So 74 is greater.
- Answer: 74
[Medium] Skip Counting by 5s
- EN: Count by 5s. What is the missing number: 5, 10, 15, ___, 25?
- FR: Compte par bonds de 5. Quel est le nombre manquant : 5, 10, 15, ___, 25?
- Choices: A) 18 B) 19 C) 20 D) 21
- Hint: Skip counting by 5s means each number is 5 more than the one before.
- Steps:
- 5, 10, 15 — each step adds 5.
- 15 + 5 = 20.
- So the missing number is 20.
- Answer: 20
[Medium] Counting to 100
- EN: What number is 10 more than 83?
- FR: Quel nombre est 10 de plus que 83?
- Choices: A) 73 B) 84 C) 92 D) 93
- Hint: Adding 10 to a number changes the tens digit by 1 — 10 more than 62 is 72.
- Steps:
- 83 has 8 tens and 3 ones.
- Adding 10 gives 9 tens and 3 ones.
- So 10 more than 83 is 93.
- Answer: 93
[Hard] Coin Counting
- EN: Aisha has 1 dime, 1 nickel, and 2 pennies. How many cents does she have in total?
- FR: Aisha a 1 pièce de 10 cents, 1 pièce de 5 cents et 2 pennies. Combien de cents a-t-elle en tout?
- Choices: A) 15 cents B) 16 cents C) 17 cents D) 18 cents
- Hint: Add up each coin's value — a dime is 10, a nickel is 5, a penny is 1.
- Steps:
- Dime = 10 cents.
- Nickel = 5 cents; 10 + 5 = 15 cents.
- 2 pennies = 2 cents; 15 + 2 = 17 cents.
- So Aisha has 17 cents.
- Answer: 17 cents
[Hard] Two-Step Addition
- EN: There are 6 red mittens, 5 blue mittens, and 4 green mittens in a basket. How many mittens are there in all?
- FR: Il y a 6 mitaines rouges, 5 bleues et 4 vertes dans un panier. Combien y a-t-il de mitaines en tout?
- Choices: A) 13 B) 14 C) 15 D) 16
- Hint: Add the first two numbers, then add the third — 3 + 4 + 5, first do 3 + 4 = 7, then 7 + 5 = 12.
- Steps:
- 6 + 5 = 11.
- 11 + 4 = 15.
- So there are 15 mittens in all.
- Answer: 15
Grade 2 Problems
[Easy] Adding to 100
- EN: What is 34 + 25?
- FR: Combien font 34 + 25?
- Choices: A) 57 B) 58 C) 59 D) 60
- Hint: Add the ones first, then the tens — 32 + 15: ones are 2 + 5 = 7, tens are 3 + 1 = 4, so 47.
- Steps:
- Ones: 4 + 5 = 9.
- Tens: 3 + 2 = 5.
- So 34 + 25 = 59.
- Answer: 59
[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 points to 12, it is exactly on the hour — like 5:00 or 7:00.
- Steps:
- The hour hand is on 3, so the hour is 3.
- The minute hand is on 12, so it is exactly on the hour.
- So the time is 3:00.
- Answer: 3:00
[Easy] Measuring Length
- EN: A pencil is 15 cm long and an eraser is 4 cm long. How much longer is the pencil?
- FR: Un crayon mesure 15 cm et une gomme mesure 4 cm. Combien le crayon est-il plus long?
- Choices: A) 9 cm B) 10 cm C) 11 cm D) 12 cm
- Hint: To find how much longer, subtract — 18 cm take away 6 cm is 12 cm longer.
- Steps:
- 15 − 4 = 11.
- So the pencil is 11 cm longer.
- Answer: 11 cm
[Easy] Simple Patterns
- EN: What comes next in this pattern: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___?
- FR: Quel nombre vient ensuite dans ce patron : 2, 4, 6, 8, ___?
- Choices: A) 9 B) 10 C) 11 D) 12
- Hint: Look at how much is added each time — 3, 6, 9, 12, the next would be 15.
- Steps:
- Each number increases by 2.
- 8 + 2 = 10.
- So the next number is 10.
- Answer: 10
[Medium] Subtracting Within 100
- EN: Omar scored 72 points in a game. He lost 38 points. How many points does he have now?
- FR: Omar a marqué 72 points dans un jeu. Il en a perdu 38. Combien de points a-t-il maintenant?
- Choices: A) 32 B) 33 C) 34 D) 36
- Hint: Subtract the ones first, then the tens — if you can't subtract the ones, regroup from the tens.
- Steps:
- Ones: 2 − 8, need to regroup; borrow 1 ten, now 12 − 8 = 4.
- Tens: 6 − 3 = 3 (since we used one ten).
- So 72 − 38 = 34.
- Answer: 34
[Medium] Counting Coins to $1
- EN: Priya has 3 quarters. How many cents does she have?
- FR: Priya a 3 pièces de 25 cents. Combien de cents a-t-elle?
- Choices: A) 55 cents B) 65 cents C) 75 cents D) 85 cents
- Hint: A quarter is worth 25 cents — count by 25s to find the total.
- Steps:
- 1 quarter = 25 cents.
- 25 + 25 = 50 cents.
- 50 + 25 = 75 cents.
- So Priya has 75 cents.
- Answer: 75 cents
[Medium] Telling Time (Half Hour)
- EN: The hour hand is between 7 and 8, and the minute hand is on 6. What time is it?
- FR: L'aiguille des heures est entre 7 et 8, et l'aiguille des minutes est sur le 6. Quelle heure est-il?
- Choices: A) 6:30 B) 7:00 C) 7:30 D) 8:30
- Hint: When the minute hand points to 6, it is half past the hour — like 4:30.
- Steps:
- Minute hand on 6 means 30 minutes past.
- The hour hand is just past 7, so the hour is 7.
- So the time is 7:30.
- Answer: 7:30
[Medium] Addition with Carrying
- EN: A Tim Hortons box has 48 Timbits and another box has 37 Timbits. How many Timbits are there in all?
- FR: Une boîte de Tim Hortons contient 48 Timbits et une autre en contient 37. Combien y a-t-il de Timbits en tout?
- Choices: A) 74 B) 75 C) 85 D) 86
- Hint: Add ones first — if the total is 10 or more, carry the ten to the tens column.
- Steps:
- Ones: 8 + 7 = 15; write 5, carry 1.
- Tens: 4 + 3 + 1 (carried) = 8.
- So 48 + 37 = 85.
- Answer: 85
[Hard] Measuring and Adding
- EN: A garden path is 45 m long. Workers add another 38 m of path. What is the total length of the path?
- FR: Un sentier de jardin mesure 45 m de long. Des ouvriers en ajoutent 38 m. Quelle est la longueur totale du sentier?
- Choices: A) 72 m B) 73 m C) 83 m D) 84 m
- Hint: Add ones first, carry if needed, then add the tens including any carried value.
- Steps:
- Ones: 5 + 8 = 13; write 3, carry 1.
- Tens: 4 + 3 + 1 = 8.
- So the total length is 83 m.
- Answer: 83 m
[Hard] Two-Step Word Problem
- EN: Jade has 60 stickers. She gives 15 to her friend and then buys 22 more. How many stickers does Jade have now?
- FR: Jade a 60 autocollants. Elle en donne 15 à son amie, puis en achète 22 de plus. Combien d'autocollants Jade a-t-elle maintenant?
- Choices: A) 65 B) 67 C) 68 D) 69
- Hint: Do one step at a time — first subtract, then add the new amount to what remains.
- Steps:
- Step 1: 60 − 15 = 45.
- Step 2: 45 + 22 = 67.
- So Jade has 67 stickers.
- Answer: 67
Grade 3 Problems
[Easy] Multiplication Table of 5
- EN: What is 5 × 6?
- FR: Combien font 5 × 6?
- Choices: A) 25 B) 30 C) 35 D) 40
- Hint: Multiply by 5 by skip counting — 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 (that's 6 fives).
- Steps:
- Count by 5s six times: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30.
- So 5 × 6 = 30.
- Answer: 30
[Easy] Basic Division
- EN: 20 apples are shared equally among 4 children. How many apples does each child get?
- FR: 20 pommes sont partagées également entre 4 enfants. Combien de pommes chaque enfant reçoit-il?
- Choices: A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 8
- Hint: Division is sharing equally — if 12 items are shared among 3, each gets 4.
- Steps:
- 20 ÷ 4 = ?
- Ask: 4 × ? = 20; 4 × 5 = 20.
- So each child gets 5 apples.
- Answer: 5
[Easy] Fractions
- EN: A pizza is cut into 4 equal slices. Tomás eats 1 slice. What fraction of the pizza did he eat?
- FR: Une pizza est coupée en 4 parts égales. Tomás mange 1 part. Quelle fraction de la pizza a-t-il mangée?
- Choices: A) 1/2 B) 1/3 C) 1/4 D) 2/4
- Hint: A fraction shows parts out of a whole — 1 piece out of 4 equal pieces is written as 1/4.
- Steps:
- Total slices = 4 (the denominator).
- Slices eaten = 1 (the numerator).
- So Tomás ate 1/4 of the pizza.
- Answer: 1/4
[Easy] Multiplication Table of 2
- EN: There are 7 pairs of hockey skates. How many skates are there in total?
- FR: Il y a 7 paires de patins de hockey. Combien y a-t-il de patins en tout?
- Choices: A) 12 B) 13 C) 14 D) 16
- Hint: Each pair has 2 skates, so multiply the number of pairs by 2.
- Steps:
- 7 × 2 = 14.
- So there are 14 skates in total.
- Answer: 14
[Medium] Perimeter
- EN: A rectangle is 8 cm long and 3 cm wide. What is its perimeter?
- FR: Un rectangle mesure 8 cm de long et 3 cm de large. Quel est son périmètre?
- Choices: A) 11 cm B) 22 cm C) 24 cm D) 26 cm
- Hint: Perimeter is the distance around a shape — add all four sides, or use 2 × (length + width).
- Steps:
- Perimeter = 2 × (length + width).
- = 2 × (8 + 3) = 2 × 11 = 22.
- So the perimeter is 22 cm.
- Answer: 22 cm
[Medium] Reading a Graph
- EN: A bar graph shows that 6 students like hockey, 9 like soccer, and 3 like swimming. How many students were surveyed in total?
- FR: Un diagramme à barres montre que 6 élèves aiment le hockey, 9 aiment le soccer et 3 aiment la natation. Combien d'élèves ont été sondés en tout?
- Choices: A) 15 B) 16 C) 18 D) 19
- Hint: To find the total from a graph, add all the values together.
- Steps:
- 6 + 9 = 15.
- 15 + 3 = 18.
- So 18 students were surveyed.
- Answer: 18
[Medium] Multiplication Table of 4
- EN: A school buys 4 boxes of crayons. Each box has 8 crayons. How many crayons are there in all?
- FR: Une école achète 4 boîtes de crayons. Chaque boîte contient 8 crayons. Combien y a-t-il de crayons en tout?
- Choices: A) 28 B) 30 C) 32 D) 36
- Hint: Multiply the number of groups by the number in each group — 3 boxes × 7 crayons = 21.
- Steps:
- 4 × 8 = 32.
- So there are 32 crayons in all.
- Answer: 32
[Medium] Division with a Context
- EN: 27 students are put into 3 equal groups for a relay race. How many students are in each group?
- FR: 27 élèves sont divisés en 3 groupes égaux pour une course de relais. Combien d'élèves y a-t-il dans chaque groupe?
- Choices: A) 7 B) 8 C) 9 D) 10
- Hint: To divide equally, ask yourself what times the number of groups equals the total.
- Steps:
- 27 ÷ 3 = ?
- 3 × 9 = 27.
- So there are 9 students in each group.
- Answer: 9
[Hard] Fractions and Comparing
- EN: Which fraction is larger: 1/2 or 1/3?
- FR: Quelle fraction est plus grande : 1/2 ou 1/3?
- Choices: A) 1/3 B) 1/2 C) They are equal D) 2/3
- Hint: Think of a pizza — if you split it into fewer pieces, each piece is bigger.
- Steps:
- 1/2 means 1 out of 2 equal parts.
- 1/3 means 1 out of 3 equal parts.
- Fewer parts means bigger pieces, so 1/2 is larger.
- Answer: 1/2
[Hard] Multi-Step Multiplication
- EN: A farmer plants 5 rows of corn with 9 plants in each row, and 3 rows of beans with 8 plants in each row. How many plants does the farmer have in total?
- FR: Un fermier plante 5 rangées de maïs avec 9 plants dans chaque rangée et 3 rangées de haricots avec 8 plants dans chaque rangée. Combien de plants le fermier a-t-il en tout?
- Choices: A) 65 B) 68 C) 69 D) 72
- Hint: Multiply each crop separately first, then add the two results together.
- Steps:
- Corn: 5 × 9 = 45.
- Beans: 3 × 8 = 24.
- Total: 45 + 24 = 69.
- Answer: 69
Grade 4 Problems
[Easy] Multiplication to 9×9
- EN: What is 7 × 8?
- FR: Combien font 7 × 8?
- Choices: A) 54 B) 56 C) 63 D) 64
- Hint: Remember your 7s table — 7 × 6 = 42, 7 × 7 = 49, 7 × 8 = ?
- Steps:
- 7 × 8 means 7 groups of 8.
- 7 × 8 = 56.
- So the answer is 56.
- Answer: 56
[Easy] Decimal Place Value
- EN: What is the value of the digit 4 in the number 3.47?
- FR: Quelle est la valeur du chiffre 4 dans le nombre 3,47?
- Choices: A) 4 ones B) 4 tenths C) 4 hundredths D) 40 ones
- Hint: In a decimal number, the first digit after the decimal point is the tenths place.
- Steps:
- 3.47: 3 is in the ones place, 4 is in the tenths place, 7 is in the hundredths place.
- So the digit 4 is worth 4 tenths.
- Answer: 4 tenths
[Easy] Area of a Rectangle
- EN: A bedroom floor is 6 m long and 4 m wide. What is its area?
- FR: Le plancher d'une chambre mesure 6 m de long et 4 m de large. Quelle est son aire?
- Choices: A) 10 m² B) 20 m² C) 24 m² D) 26 m²
- Hint: Area of a rectangle = length × width.
- Steps:
- Area = 6 × 4.
- 6 × 4 = 24.
- So the area is 24 m².
- Answer: 24 m²
[Easy] Comparing Fractions
- EN: Which fraction is greater: 3/4 or 2/4?
- FR: Quelle fraction est plus grande : 3/4 ou 2/4?
- Choices: A) 2/4 B) 3/4 C) They are equal D) 1/4
- Hint: When the denominators are the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is greater.
- Steps:
- Both fractions have the same denominator (4).
- Compare numerators: 3 > 2.
- So 3/4 is greater.
- Answer: 3/4
[Medium] Long Division with Remainders
- EN: 53 students need to be put into groups of 6. How many complete groups can be made, and how many students are left over?
- FR: 53 élèves doivent être mis en groupes de 6. Combien de groupes complets peut-on former, et combien d'élèves restent-il?
- Choices: A) 7 remainder 11 B) 8 remainder 5 C) 9 remainder 1 D) 8 remainder 7
- Hint: Divide to find how many times the divisor fits, then multiply back and subtract to find the remainder.
- Steps:
- 6 × 8 = 48; 6 × 9 = 54 (too big), so 8 groups.
- 53 − 48 = 5 left over.
- So there are 8 complete groups with 5 students left over.
- Answer: 8 remainder 5
[Medium] Elapsed Time
- EN: A hockey game starts at 1:15 p.m. and ends at 3:45 p.m. How long does the game last?
- FR: Un match de hockey commence à 13 h 15 et se termine à 15 h 45. Combien de temps dure le match?
- Choices: A) 1 hour 30 minutes B) 2 hours C) 2 hours 30 minutes D) 2 hours 45 minutes
- Hint: Count up from the start time to the end time in steps — first count the hours, then the minutes.
- Steps:
- From 1:15 to 3:15 is 2 hours.
- From 3:15 to 3:45 is 30 more minutes.
- So the game lasts 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Answer: 2 hours 30 minutes
[Medium] Decimal Operations
- EN: A juice bottle holds 1.75 L. A water bottle holds 2.50 L. How much liquid is there in total?
- FR: Une bouteille de jus contient 1,75 L. Une bouteille d'eau contient 2,50 L. Quelle est la quantité totale de liquide?
- Choices: A) 3.25 L B) 4.15 L C) 4.25 L D) 4.50 L
- Hint: Line up the decimal points when adding — add hundredths, then tenths, then ones.
- Steps:
- 1.75 + 2.50: ones: 1 + 2 = 3.
- Tenths: 7 + 5 = 12; write 2, carry 1 to ones: 3 + 1 = 4.
- Hundredths: 5 + 0 = 5.
- So the total is 4.25 L.
- Answer: 4.25 L
[Medium] Multiplication with Larger Numbers
- EN: A bakery makes 9 trays of muffins. Each tray has 24 muffins. How many muffins are made in all?
- FR: Une boulangerie fait 9 plateaux de muffins. Chaque plateau contient 24 muffins. Combien de muffins sont faits en tout?
- Choices: A) 196 B) 206 C) 216 D) 226
- Hint: Multiply the ones first, then the tens, and add the partial products together.
- Steps:
- 9 × 4 = 36; write 6, carry 3.
- 9 × 2 = 18; 18 + 3 = 21.
- So 9 × 24 = 216.
- Answer: 216
[Hard] Multi-Step Area Problem
- EN: A rectangular park is 15 m long and 12 m wide. A square sandbox inside the park has sides of 4 m. What is the area of the park that is NOT the sandbox?
- FR: Un parc rectangulaire mesure 15 m de long et 12 m de large. Un carré de sable à l'intérieur du parc a des côtés de 4 m. Quelle est l'aire du parc qui n'est PAS la zone de sable?
- Choices: A) 164 m² B) 165 m² C) 164 m² D) 180 m²
- Hint: Find the area of the whole shape, then subtract the area of the smaller shape inside.
- Steps:
- Area of park: 15 × 12 = 180 m².
- Area of sandbox: 4 × 4 = 16 m².
- Remaining area: 180 − 16 = 164 m².
- Answer: 164 m²
[Hard] Long Division and Reasoning
- EN: A school orders 148 books to be shared equally among 4 classrooms. How many books does each classroom get?
- FR: Une école commande 148 livres à partager également entre 4 classes. Combien de livres chaque classe reçoit-elle?
- Choices: A) 35 B) 36 C) 37 D) 38
- Hint: Use long division — divide the hundreds digit first, then bring down each remaining digit.
- Steps:
- 4 goes into 14 three times (3 × 4 = 12); remainder 2.
- Bring down 8: 28 ÷ 4 = 7.
- So 148 ÷ 4 = 37.
- Answer: 37
Grade 5 Problems
[Easy] Multi-Digit Multiplication
- EN: What is 36 × 7?
- FR: Combien font 36 × 7?
- Choices: A) 242 B) 252 C) 258 D) 263
- Hint: Multiply the ones digit first, then the tens digit, remembering to carry if needed.
- Steps:
- 7 × 6 = 42; write 2, carry 4.
- 7 × 3 = 21; 21 + 4 = 25.
- So 36 × 7 = 252.
- Answer: 252
[Easy] Adding Fractions with Like Denominators
- EN: What is 2/8 + 3/8?
- FR: Combien font 2/8 + 3/8?
- Choices: A) 5/8 B) 5/16 C) 6/8 D) 1/2
- Hint: When denominators are the same, add just the numerators and keep the denominator.
- Steps:
- 2/8 + 3/8: add the numerators: 2 + 3 = 5.
- Keep the denominator: 8.
- So the answer is 5/8.
- Answer: 5/8
[Easy] Introduction to Percentages
- EN: What is 50% of 80?
- FR: Combien font 50 % de 80?
- Choices: A) 30 B) 35 C) 40 D) 45
- Hint: 50% means half — just divide the number by 2 to find 50% of it.
- Steps:
- 50% = half.
- 80 ÷ 2 = 40.
- So 50% of 80 is 40.
- Answer: 40
[Easy] Decimal Operations
- EN: What is 4.6 + 2.3?
- FR: Combien font 4,6 + 2,3?
- Choices: A) 6.7 B) 6.8 C) 6.9 D) 7.0
- Hint: Line up the decimal points and add each column — tenths with tenths, ones with ones.
- Steps:
- Tenths: 6 + 3 = 9.
- Ones: 4 + 2 = 6.
- So 4.6 + 2.3 = 6.9.
- Answer: 6.9
[Medium] Volume of Rectangular Prism
- EN: A storage box is 5 cm long, 4 cm wide, and 3 cm tall. What is its volume?
- FR: Une boîte de rangement mesure 5 cm de long, 4 cm de large et 3 cm de haut. Quel est son volume?
- Choices: A) 47 cm³ B) 55 cm³ C) 60 cm³ D) 65 cm³
- Hint: Volume of a rectangular prism = length × width × height.
- Steps:
- V = 5 × 4 × 3.
- 5 × 4 = 20; 20 × 3 = 60.
- So the volume is 60 cm³.
- Answer: 60 cm³
[Medium] Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
- EN: What is 7/10 − 3/10?
- FR: Combien font 7/10 − 3/10?
- Choices: A) 3/10 B) 4/10 C) 4/20 D) 5/10
- Hint: When denominators are the same, subtract just the numerators and keep the denominator.
- Steps:
- 7/10 − 3/10: subtract numerators: 7 − 3 = 4.
- Keep the denominator: 10.
- So the answer is 4/10.
- Answer: 4/10
[Medium] Finding 25% and 10%
- EN: A sweater at a Canadian store costs $60. It is on sale for 25% off. How much is the discount?
- FR: Un chandail dans un magasin canadien coûte 60 $. Il est en solde à 25 % de rabais. Quel est le montant du rabais?
- Choices: A) $12 B) $15 C) $20 D) $25
- Hint: 25% = one quarter — divide the price by 4 to find 25% of it.
- Steps:
- 25% of $60 = $60 ÷ 4.
- $60 ÷ 4 = $15.
- So the discount is $15.
- Answer: $15
[Medium] Multi-Digit Division
- EN: 168 students are split equally into 8 teams for a school tournament. How many students are on each team?
- FR: 168 élèves sont répartis également en 8 équipes pour un tournoi scolaire. Combien d'élèves y a-t-il dans chaque équipe?
- Choices: A) 19 B) 20 C) 21 D) 22
- Hint: Use long division — divide step by step, bringing down digits as you go.
- Steps:
- 8 goes into 16 twice (2 × 8 = 16); remainder 0.
- Bring down 8: 8 ÷ 8 = 1.
- So 168 ÷ 8 = 21.
- Answer: 21
[Hard] Multi-Step Decimal Problem
- EN: Maya buys 3 notebooks at $2.75 each and a pen for $1.50. She pays with a $10 bill. How much change does she get?
- FR: Maya achète 3 cahiers à 2,75 $ chacun et un stylo à 1,50 $. Elle paie avec un billet de 10 $. Combien reçoit-elle en monnaie?
- Choices: A) $0.25 B) $0.50 C) $1.00 D) $1.25
- Hint: Find the total cost first by multiplying and adding, then subtract from the amount paid.
- Steps:
- Cost of notebooks: 3 × $2.75 = $8.25.
- Total cost: $8.25 + $1.50 = $9.75.
- Change: $10.00 − $9.75 = $0.25.
- Answer: $0.25
[Hard] Volume and Comparison
- EN: Box A is 6 cm × 5 cm × 4 cm. Box B is 8 cm × 5 cm × 3 cm. How much greater is Box A's volume than Box B's volume?
- FR: La boîte A mesure 6 cm × 5 cm × 4 cm. La boîte B mesure 8 cm × 5 cm × 3 cm. Quel est l'écart de volume entre la boîte A et la boîte B?
- Choices: A) 0 cm³ B) 10 cm³ C) 15 cm³ D) 20 cm³
- Hint: Calculate each volume separately using length × width × height, then subtract.
- Steps:
- Volume A: 6 × 5 × 4 = 120 cm³.
- Volume B: 8 × 5 × 3 = 120 cm³.
- Difference: 120 − 120 = 0 cm³.
- Answer: 0 cm³
Grade 6 Problems
[Easy] Percent of a Number
- EN: What is 10% of 250?
- FR: Combien font 10 % de 250?
- Choices: A) 20 B) 25 C) 30 D) 35
- Hint: 10% of a number means divide it by 10 — move the decimal point one place to the left.
- Steps:
- 10% of 250 = 250 ÷ 10.
- 250 ÷ 10 = 25.
- So 10% of 250 is 25.
- Answer: 25
[Easy] Integers Introduction
- EN: The temperature in Winnipeg was −8°C in the morning and rose by 5°C by noon. What is the temperature at noon?
- FR: La température à Winnipeg était de −8 °C le matin et a augmenté de 5 °C à midi. Quelle est la température à midi?
- Choices: A) −4°C B) −3°C C) −2°C D) −1°C
- Hint: Adding a positive number to a negative number moves you to the right on the number line.
- Steps:
- Start at −8.
- Add 5: −8 + 5 = −3.
- So the temperature at noon is −3°C.
- Answer: −3°C
[Easy] Ratios
- EN: For every 2 red beads, there are 5 blue beads on a bracelet. What is the ratio of red to blue beads?
- FR: Pour chaque 2 perles rouges, il y a 5 perles bleues sur un bracelet. Quel est le rapport entre les perles rouges et les perles bleues?
- Choices: A) 2:5 B) 5:2 C) 2:7 D) 5:7
- Hint: A ratio compares two quantities in order — list the first amount, then the second.
- Steps:
- Red beads = 2; blue beads = 5.
- Ratio of red to blue = 2:5.
- So the answer is 2:5.
- Answer: 2:5
[Easy] Order of Operations (BEDMAS)
- EN: What is 3 + 4 × 2?
- FR: Combien font 3 + 4 × 2?
- Choices: A) 10 B) 11 C) 14 D) 16
- Hint: BEDMAS says to multiply before adding — do the multiplication first, then add.
- Steps:
- Multiplication first: 4 × 2 = 8.
- Then add: 3 + 8 = 11.
- So the answer is 11.
- Answer: 11
[Medium] Fraction Multiplication
- EN: What is 2/3 × 3/4?
- FR: Combien font 2/3 × 3/4?
- Choices: A) 5/7 B) 6/12 C) 1/2 D) 2/7
- Hint: To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.
- Steps:
- Multiply numerators: 2 × 3 = 6.
- Multiply denominators: 3 × 4 = 12.
- Simplify: 6/12 = 1/2.
- Answer: 1/2
[Medium] Rates
- EN: A car travels 240 km in 3 hours. What is its speed in km/h?
- FR: Une voiture parcourt 240 km en 3 heures. Quelle est sa vitesse en km/h?
- Choices: A) 70 km/h B) 75 km/h C) 80 km/h D) 85 km/h
- Hint: Speed = distance ÷ time — divide the total distance by the number of hours.
- Steps:
- Speed = 240 ÷ 3.
- 240 ÷ 3 = 80.
- So the speed is 80 km/h.
- Answer: 80 km/h
[Medium] Algebraic Expressions
- EN: Evaluate 5n − 3 when n = 4.
- FR: Évalue 5n − 3 lorsque n = 4.
- Choices: A) 13 B) 14 C) 17 D) 22
- Hint: Substitute the given value in place of the variable, then follow BEDMAS.
- Steps:
- Replace n with 4: 5 × 4 − 3.
- 5 × 4 = 20.
- 20 − 3 = 17.
- Answer: 17
[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 by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal — flip the second fraction and multiply.
- Steps:
- 3/4 ÷ 1/2 = 3/4 × 2/1.
- 3 × 2 = 6; 4 × 1 = 4.
- 6/4 = 3/2.
- Answer: 3/2
[Hard] Multi-Step Percent Problem
- EN: A pair of hockey gloves costs $80. The price increases by 15%. What is the new price?
- FR: Une paire de gants de hockey coûte 80 $. Le prix augmente de 15 %. Quel est le nouveau prix?
- Choices: A) $88 B) $90 C) $92 D) $95
- Hint: Find 15% of the original price, then add it to the original — or multiply by 1.15.
- Steps:
- 10% of $80 = $8; 5% of $80 = $4.
- 15% = $8 + $4 = $12.
- New price: $80 + $12 = $92.
- Answer: $92
[Hard] BEDMAS with Integers
- EN: What is (−3 + 7) × 2 − 10 ÷ 5?
- FR: Combien font (−3 + 7) × 2 − 10 ÷ 5?
- Choices: A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7
- Hint: Work inside brackets first, then multiply and divide from left to right, then add and subtract.
- Steps:
- Brackets: −3 + 7 = 4.
- Multiply: 4 × 2 = 8.
- Divide: 10 ÷ 5 = 2.
- Subtract: 8 − 2 = 6.
- Answer: 6
Grade 7 Problems
[Easy] Integer Addition
- EN: What is −12 + 7?
- FR: Combien font −12 + 7?
- Choices: A) −6 B) −5 C) 5 D) 6
- Hint: When adding a positive to a negative, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger.
- Steps:
- |−12| = 12, |7| = 7; 12 − 7 = 5.
- The larger absolute value (12) is negative, so the answer is −5.
- So −12 + 7 = −5.
- Answer: −5
[Easy] Percentage — Discount
- EN: A toonie-priced item normally costs $12. It is 25% off. What is the sale price?
- FR: Un article coûte normalement 12 $. Il est à 25 % de rabais. Quel est le prix de vente?
- Choices: A) $7 B) $8 C) $9 D) $10
- Hint: Find 25% of the price (divide by 4), then subtract it from the original price.
- Steps:
- 25% of $12 = $12 ÷ 4 = $3.
- Sale price = $12 − $3 = $9.
- So the sale price is $9.
- Answer: $9
[Easy] Integer Subtraction
- EN: What is 5 − (−3)?
- FR: Combien font 5 − (−3)?
- Choices: A) 2 B) 6 C) 7 D) 8
- Hint: Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive — two negatives make a positive.
- Steps:
- 5 − (−3) = 5 + 3.
- 5 + 3 = 8.
- So the answer is 8.
- Answer: 8
[Easy] Fraction to Decimal
- EN: What is 3/4 as a decimal?
- FR: Quel est 3/4 en décimal?
- Choices: A) 0.25 B) 0.50 C) 0.75 D) 0.80
- Hint: Divide the numerator by the denominator — 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25, so 3 ÷ 4 = ?
- Steps:
- 3 ÷ 4: 4 goes into 3 zero times; 4 goes into 30 seven times (28); remainder 2.
- 4 goes into 20 five times.
- So 3/4 = 0.75.
- Answer: 0.75
[Medium] One-Step Linear Equation
- EN: Solve for x: x + 13 = 29.
- FR: Résous pour x : x + 13 = 29.
- Choices: A) x = 14 B) x = 15 C) x = 16 D) x = 17
- Hint: To isolate x, do the opposite operation — subtract 13 from both sides.
- Steps:
- x + 13 = 29.
- Subtract 13 from both sides: x = 29 − 13.
- x = 16.
- Answer: x = 16
[Medium] Surface Area
- EN: What is the surface area of a rectangular prism that is 5 cm long, 3 cm wide, and 2 cm tall?
- FR: Quelle est l'aire totale d'un prisme rectangulaire de 5 cm de long, 3 cm de large et 2 cm de haut?
- Choices: A) 58 cm² B) 60 cm² C) 62 cm² D) 64 cm²
- Hint: Surface area = 2(lw + lh + wh) — add the areas of all three pairs of faces.
- Steps:
- lw = 5 × 3 = 15; lh = 5 × 2 = 10; wh = 3 × 2 = 6.
- Sum = 15 + 10 + 6 = 31.
- SA = 2 × 31 = 62 cm².
- Answer: 62 cm²
[Medium] Tip Calculation
- EN: A family's restaurant bill is $45.00. They want to leave a 20% tip. How much is the tip?
- FR: La facture de restaurant d'une famille est de 45,00 $. Ils veulent laisser un pourboire de 20 %. Quel est le montant du pourboire?
- Choices: A) $7.00 B) $8.00 C) $9.00 D) $10.00
- Hint: Find 10% first by dividing by 10, then double it to get 20%.
- Steps:
- 10% of $45 = $4.50.
- 20% = 2 × $4.50 = $9.00.
- So the tip is $9.00.
- Answer: $9.00
[Medium] Probability
- EN: A bag has 3 red marbles, 5 blue marbles, and 2 green marbles. If you pick one without looking, what is the probability of picking a blue marble?
- FR: Un sac contient 3 billes rouges, 5 billes bleues et 2 billes vertes. Si tu en piges une sans regarder, quelle est la probabilité de piger une bille bleue?
- Choices: A) 1/2 B) 5/10 C) 3/10 D) 2/5
- Hint: Probability = number of favourable outcomes ÷ total number of outcomes.
- Steps:
- Total marbles = 3 + 5 + 2 = 10.
- Blue marbles = 5.
- Probability = 5/10 = 1/2.
- Answer: 1/2
[Hard] Two-Step Equation with Integers
- EN: Solve for x: 3x − 7 = 14.
- FR: Résous pour x : 3x − 7 = 14.
- Choices: A) x = 5 B) x = 6 C) x = 7 D) x = 9
- Hint: Add 7 to both sides first, then divide both sides by the coefficient of x.
- Steps:
- 3x − 7 = 14; add 7 to both sides: 3x = 21.
- Divide both sides by 3: x = 7.
- So x = 7.
- Answer: x = 7
[Hard] Multi-Step Integer and Percentage Problem
- EN: The temperature in Thunder Bay dropped from 4°C to −11°C over two days. Then it rose by 30% of that total drop. What is the final temperature?
- FR: La température à Thunder Bay a chuté de 4 °C à −11 °C en deux jours. Puis elle a augmenté de 30 % de cette baisse totale. Quelle est la température finale?
- Choices: A) −6.5°C B) −7.5°C C) −8.0°C D) −8.5°C
- Hint: Find the total drop, calculate 30% of that drop, then add it to the lowest temperature.
- Steps:
- Drop = 4 − (−11) = 15°C.
- 30% of 15 = 0.30 × 15 = 4.5°C rise.
- Final temperature = −11 + 4.5 = −6.5°C.
- Answer: −6.5°C
Grade 8 Problems
[Easy] Perfect Squares
- EN: What is √144?
- FR: Combien fait √144?
- Choices: A) 11 B) 12 C) 13 D) 14
- Hint: Think of a number that multiplied by itself gives 144 — try numbers between 10 and 15.
- Steps:
- 11 × 11 = 121; 12 × 12 = 144.
- So √144 = 12.
- Answer: 12
[Easy] Mean
- EN: Find the mean of these scores: 70, 80, 90, 60.
- FR: Trouve la moyenne de ces résultats : 70, 80, 90, 60.
- Choices: A) 70 B) 75 C) 80 D) 85
- Hint: Add all values, then divide by how many values there are.
- Steps:
- Sum: 70 + 80 + 90 + 60 = 300.
- Number of values: 4.
- Mean: 300 ÷ 4 = 75.
- Answer: 75
[Easy] Percent Increase
- EN: A hockey team had 20 wins last season and 25 wins this season. What is the percent increase?
- FR: Une équipe de hockey avait 20 victoires la saison dernière et en a 25 cette saison. Quelle est l'augmentation en pourcentage?
- Choices: A) 20% B) 25% C) 30% D) 35%
- Hint: Percent increase = (increase ÷ original) × 100.
- Steps:
- Increase = 25 − 20 = 5.
- Percent increase = (5 ÷ 20) × 100 = 25%.
- So the percent increase is 25%.
- Answer: 25%
[Easy] Two-Step Linear Equation
- EN: Solve for x: 2x + 5 = 13.
- FR: Résous pour x : 2x + 5 = 13.
- Choices: A) x = 3 B) x = 4 C) x = 5 D) x = 6
- Hint: Subtract the constant from both sides first, then divide by the coefficient of x.
- Steps:
- 2x + 5 = 13; subtract 5: 2x = 8.
- Divide by 2: x = 4.
- So x = 4.
- Answer: x = 4
[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: Use a² + b² = c² — square both legs, add them, then take the square root.
- Steps:
- 6² + 8² = 36 + 64 = 100.
- c = √100 = 10.
- So the hypotenuse is 10 cm.
- Answer: 10 cm
[Medium] Slope Introduction
- EN: A ramp rises 4 m over a horizontal distance of 8 m. What is the slope of the ramp?
- FR: Une rampe monte de 4 m sur une distance horizontale de 8 m. Quelle est la pente de la rampe?
- Choices: A) 1/4 B) 1/3 C) 1/2 D) 2/3
- Hint: Slope = rise ÷ run — divide the vertical change by the horizontal change.
- Steps:
- Rise = 4; run = 8.
- Slope = 4/8 = 1/2.
- So the slope is 1/2.
- Answer: 1/2
[Medium] Percent Decrease
- EN: A jacket that originally cost $90 is now on sale for $63. What is the percent decrease?
- FR: Un manteau qui coûtait 90 $ est maintenant en vente à 63 $. Quelle est la diminution en pourcentage?
- Choices: A) 25% B) 27% C) 30% D) 33%
- Hint: Percent decrease = (decrease ÷ original price) × 100.
- Steps:
- Decrease = 90 − 63 = 27.
- Percent decrease = (27 ÷ 90) × 100 = 30%.
- So the percent decrease is 30%.
- Answer: 30%
[Medium] Median and Mode
- EN: Find the median of: 3, 7, 9, 11, 5.
- FR: Trouve la médiane de : 3, 7, 9, 11, 5.
- Choices: A) 5 B) 7 C) 9 D) 11
- Hint: First put the numbers in order from smallest to largest, then find the middle value.
- Steps:
- Ordered: 3, 5, 7, 9, 11.
- Middle value (3rd of 5): 7.
- So the median is 7.
- Answer: 7
[Hard] Pythagorean Theorem Applied
- EN: A ladder 13 m long leans against a wall. The foot of the ladder is 5 m from the wall. How high up the wall does the ladder reach?
- FR: Une échelle de 13 m de long est appuyée contre un mur. Le pied de l'échelle est à 5 m du mur. À quelle hauteur l'échelle atteint-elle le mur?
- Choices: A) 10 m B) 11 m C) 12 m D) 13 m
- Hint: Use a² + b² = c² — the ladder is the hypotenuse; solve for the unknown leg.
- Steps:
- a² + 5² = 13².
- a² + 25 = 169; a² = 144.
- a = √144 = 12 m.
- Answer: 12 m
[Hard] Two-Step Equation with Fractions
- EN: Solve for x: x/3 + 4 = 9.
- FR: Résous pour x : x/3 + 4 = 9.
- Choices: A) x = 12 B) x = 15 C) x = 18 D) x = 21
- Hint: Subtract the constant from both sides first, then multiply both sides by the denominator.
- Steps:
- x/3 + 4 = 9; subtract 4: x/3 = 5.
- Multiply both sides by 3: x = 15.
- So x = 15.
- Answer: x = 15
Grade 9 Problems
[Easy] Solving Linear Equations
- EN: Solve for x: 4x − 6 = 18.
- FR: Résous pour x : 4x − 6 = 18.
- Choices: A) x = 4 B) x = 5 C) x = 6 D) x = 7
- Hint: Add the constant to both sides first, then divide by the coefficient of x.
- Steps:
- 4x − 6 = 18; add 6: 4x = 24.
- Divide by 4: x = 6.
- So x = 6.
- Answer: x = 6
[Easy] Adding Polynomials
- EN: Add (3x + 5) + (2x − 1).
- FR: Additionne (3x + 5) + (2x − 1).
- Choices: A) 4x + 4 B) 5x + 4 C) 5x + 6 D) 6x + 4
- Hint: Combine like terms — add the x terms together and the constant terms together.
- Steps:
- x terms: 3x + 2x = 5x.
- Constants: 5 + (−1) = 4.
- So the sum is 5x + 4.
- Answer: 5x + 4
[Easy] Slope-Intercept Form
- EN: What is the slope of the line y = 3x − 2?
- FR: Quelle est la pente de la droite y = 3x − 2?
- Choices: A) −2 B) 2 C) 3 D) 5
- Hint: In y = mx + b, the slope is m — the coefficient of x.
- Steps:
- y = 3x − 2 is in the form y = mx + b.
- m = 3; b = −2.
- So the slope is 3.
- Answer: 3
[Easy] Linear Inequality
- EN: Solve the inequality: x + 4 > 10.
- FR: Résous l'inégalité : x + 4 > 10.
- Choices: A) x > 4 B) x > 5 C) x > 6 D) x > 7
- Hint: Solve an inequality like an equation — subtract the same value from both sides.
- Steps:
- x + 4 > 10; subtract 4 from both sides.
- x > 6.
- So the solution is x > 6.
- Answer: x > 6
[Medium] Multiplying Polynomials
- EN: Expand 3x(2x + 5).
- FR: Développe 3x(2x + 5).
- Choices: A) 5x² + 8x B) 6x² + 15x C) 6x + 15x D) 6x² + 8x
- Hint: Distribute by multiplying the term outside the bracket by each term inside.
- Steps:
- 3x × 2x = 6x².
- 3x × 5 = 15x.
- So the result is 6x² + 15x.
- Answer: 6x² + 15x
[Medium] Similar Triangles
- EN: Two similar triangles have sides of 4 cm and 6 cm corresponding. If the shorter triangle has a second side of 5 cm, what is the corresponding side of the larger triangle?
- FR: Deux triangles semblables ont des côtés correspondants de 4 cm et 6 cm. Si le plus petit triangle a un deuxième côté de 5 cm, quel est le côté correspondant du plus grand triangle?
- Choices: A) 6.5 cm B) 7 cm C) 7.5 cm D) 8 cm
- Hint: Use the scale factor — divide the larger corresponding side by the smaller to find it.
- Steps:
- Scale factor = 6/4 = 1.5.
- Larger side = 5 × 1.5 = 7.5 cm.
- So the corresponding side is 7.5 cm.
- Answer: 7.5 cm
[Medium] Trigonometry — SOH
- EN: In a right triangle, the opposite side is 9 cm and the hypotenuse is 15 cm. What is sin(θ)?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté opposé mesure 9 cm et l'hypoténuse mesure 15 cm. Combien fait sin(θ)?
- Choices: A) 0.45 B) 0.50 C) 0.60 D) 0.75
- Hint: SOH means sin = Opposite ÷ Hypotenuse.
- Steps:
- sin(θ) = opposite/hypotenuse = 9/15.
- 9/15 = 0.60.
- So sin(θ) = 0.60.
- Answer: 0.60
[Medium] Graphing Lines
- EN: A line has a slope of 2 and passes through the point (0, −3). What is its equation?
- FR: Une droite a une pente de 2 et passe par le point (0, −3). Quelle est son équation?
- Choices: A) y = 2x + 3 B) y = −3x + 2 C) y = 2x − 3 D) y = −2x − 3
- Hint: Use y = mx + b — plug in the slope for m and the y-intercept for b.
- Steps:
- m = 2; the point (0, −3) gives b = −3.
- Equation: y = 2x − 3.
- So the equation is y = 2x − 3.
- Answer: y = 2x − 3
[Hard] Trigonometry — Finding an Angle
- EN: In a right triangle, the adjacent side is 5 cm and the hypotenuse is 13 cm. What is the angle θ to the nearest degree? (Use cos⁻¹)
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté adjacent mesure 5 cm et l'hypoténuse mesure 13 cm. Quel est l'angle θ au degré près? (Utilise cos⁻¹)
- Choices: A) 57° B) 59° C) 67° D) 69°
- Hint: CAH means cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse; then use inverse cosine to find the angle.
- Steps:
- cos(θ) = 5/13 ≈ 0.3846.
- θ = cos⁻¹(0.3846) ≈ 67°.
- So θ ≈ 67°.
- Answer: 67°
[Hard] Systems of Equations (Substitution Intro)
- EN: A class sold adult tickets for $8 and student tickets for $5. They sold 20 tickets in total and made $130. How many adult tickets were sold?
- FR: Une classe a vendu des billets d'adulte à 8 $ et des billets d'élève à 5 $. Ils ont vendu 20 billets en tout et ont amassé 130 $. Combien de billets d'adulte ont été vendus?
- Choices: A) 8 B) 9 C) 10 D) 12
- Hint: Let a = adult tickets and s = student tickets; write two equations and substitute.
- Steps:
- a + s = 20 and 8a + 5s = 130.
- From first: s = 20 − a; substitute: 8a + 5(20 − a) = 130.
- 8a + 100 − 5a = 130; 3a = 30; a = 10.
- Answer: 10
Grade 10 Problems
[Easy] Factoring Quadratics
- 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 the constant and add to the middle coefficient.
- Steps:
- Need two numbers that multiply to 6 and add to 5.
- 2 × 3 = 6 and 2 + 3 = 5. ✓
- So x² + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3).
- Answer: (x + 2)(x + 3)
[Easy] Trigonometry — Finding a Side
- EN: In a right triangle, the angle is 30° and the hypotenuse is 10 cm. What is the length of the opposite side?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, l'angle est de 30° et l'hypoténuse mesure 10 cm. Quelle est la longueur du côté opposé?
- Choices: A) 4 cm B) 5 cm C) 6 cm D) 8 cm
- Hint: Use SOH: sin(30°) = 0.5, so opposite = hypotenuse × sin(30°).
- Steps:
- sin(30°) = opposite/hypotenuse.
- opposite = 10 × sin(30°) = 10 × 0.5 = 5.
- So the opposite side is 5 cm.
- Answer: 5 cm
[Easy] System of Equations
- EN: Solve: x + y = 10 and x − y = 4.
- FR: Résous : x + y = 10 et x − y = 4.
- Choices: A) x = 6, y = 4 B) x = 7, y = 3 C) x = 8, y = 2 D) x = 5, y = 5
- Hint: Add the two equations together to eliminate one variable, then solve for the remaining one.
- Steps:
- Add: (x + y) + (x − y) = 10 + 4 → 2x = 14 → x = 7.
- Substitute: 7 + y = 10 → y = 3.
- So x = 7, y = 3.
- Answer: x = 7, y = 3
[Easy] Volume of a Cylinder
- EN: A cylindrical can has a radius of 5 cm and a height of 10 cm. What is its volume? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
- FR: Une boîte cylindrique a un rayon de 5 cm et une hauteur de 10 cm. Quel est son volume? (Utilise π ≈ 3,14)
- Choices: A) 628 cm³ B) 750 cm³ C) 785 cm³ D) 800 cm³
- Hint: Volume of a cylinder = π × r² × h — square the radius first, then multiply.
- Steps:
- V = π × 5² × 10 = 3.14 × 25 × 10.
- 3.14 × 25 = 78.5; 78.5 × 10 = 785.
- So the volume is 785 cm³.
- Answer: 785 cm³
[Medium] Completing the Square
- EN: Solve x² + 6x − 7 = 0 by factoring.
- FR: Résous x² + 6x − 7 = 0 par factorisation.
- Choices: A) x = 1 and x = −7 B) x = −1 and x = 7 C) x = 2 and x = −7 D) x = 7 and x = −1
- Hint: Find two numbers that multiply to −7 and add to +6, then write the factored form.
- Steps:
- Need numbers that multiply to −7 and add to 6: 7 and −1. ✓
- (x + 7)(x − 1) = 0.
- x = −7 or x = 1; so x = 1 and x = −7.
- Answer: x = 1 and x = −7
[Medium] Circle Geometry
- EN: A circle has a diameter of 18 cm. What is the circumference? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
- FR: Un cercle a un diamètre de 18 cm. Quelle est sa circonférence? (Utilise π ≈ 3,14)
- Choices: A) 54.52 cm B) 56.52 cm C) 56.72 cm D) 58.52 cm
- Hint: Circumference = π × diameter — multiply π by the full diameter.
- Steps:
- C = π × d = 3.14 × 18.
- 3.14 × 18 = 56.52.
- So the circumference is 56.52 cm.
- Answer: 56.52 cm
[Medium] Trigonometry — tan Ratio
- EN: In a right triangle, the opposite side is 7 cm and the adjacent side is 7 cm. What is tan(θ)?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté opposé mesure 7 cm et le côté adjacent mesure 7 cm. Combien fait tan(θ)?
- Choices: A) 0.5 B) 0.75 C) 1 D) 1.5
- Hint: TOA: tan = Opposite ÷ Adjacent.
- Steps:
- tan(θ) = 7/7 = 1.
- So tan(θ) = 1.
- Answer: 1
[Medium] Surface Area of a Cone
- EN: A cone has a radius of 3 cm and a slant height of 5 cm. What is the lateral surface area? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
- FR: Un cône a un rayon de 3 cm et une hauteur oblique de 5 cm. Quelle est l'aire latérale? (Utilise π ≈ 3,14)
- Choices: A) 42.10 cm² B) 46.00 cm² C) 47.10 cm² D) 50.24 cm²
- Hint: Lateral surface area of a cone = π × r × slant height.
- Steps:
- Lateral SA = π × 3 × 5 = 3.14 × 15.
- 3.14 × 15 = 47.10.
- So the lateral surface area is 47.10 cm².
- Answer: 47.10 cm²
[Hard] Quadratic Formula
- EN: Use the quadratic formula to solve 2x² − 4x − 6 = 0.
- FR: Utilise la formule quadratique pour résoudre 2x² − 4x − 6 = 0.
- Choices: A) x = 3 and x = −1 B) x = −3 and x = 1 C) x = 2 and x = −3 D) x = 3 and x = −2
- Hint: Use x = [−b ± √(b² − 4ac)] / 2a with a = 2, b = −4, c = −6.
- Steps:
- Discriminant: (−4)² − 4(2)(−6) = 16 + 48 = 64; √64 = 8.
- x = (4 + 8)/4 = 3 or x = (4 − 8)/4 = −1.
- So x = 3 and x = −1.
- Answer: x = 3 and x = −1
[Hard] System of Equations with Quadratic
- EN: Find the intersection of y = x² and y = x + 2.
- FR: Trouve l'intersection de y = x² et y = x + 2.
- Choices: A) x = −1 and x = 2 B) x = 1 and x = −2 C) x = 2 and x = 3 D) x = −2 and x = 3
- Hint: Set the two expressions equal, rearrange to form a quadratic, and solve by factoring.
- Steps:
- x² = x + 2 → x² − x − 2 = 0.
- Factor: (x − 2)(x + 1) = 0.
- So x = 2 or x = −1.
- Answer: x = −1 and x = 2
Grade 11 Problems
[Easy] Evaluating Exponential Functions
- EN: If f(x) = 2^x, what is f(5)?
- FR: Si f(x) = 2^x, combien fait f(5)?
- Choices: A) 16 B) 25 C) 32 D) 64
- Hint: Raise the base to the power of x — 2⁵ means multiply 2 by itself 5 times.
- Steps:
- f(5) = 2⁵.
- 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 32.
- So f(5) = 32.
- Answer: 32
[Easy] Logarithms Introduction
- EN: What is log₂(8)?
- FR: Combien fait log₂(8)?
- Choices: A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 8
- Hint: log₂(8) asks: "2 to what power gives 8?" — think about powers of 2.
- Steps:
- 2¹ = 2, 2² = 4, 2³ = 8.
- So log₂(8) = 3.
- Answer: 3
[Easy] Arithmetic Sequences
- EN: What is the 6th term of the arithmetic sequence 3, 7, 11, 15, ...?
- FR: Quel est le 6e terme de la suite arithmétique 3, 7, 11, 15, ...?
- Choices: A) 19 B) 21 C) 23 D) 27
- Hint: Use the formula aₙ = a₁ + (n − 1)d, where d is the common difference.
- Steps:
- d = 7 − 3 = 4.
- a₆ = 3 + (6 − 1) × 4 = 3 + 20 = 23.
- So the 6th term is 23.
- Answer: 23
[Easy] Compound Interest
- EN: Kenji invests $1000 at 5% per year, compounded annually, for 2 years. What is the amount after 2 years?
- FR: Kenji investit 1 000 $ à 5 % par an, composé annuellement, pour 2 ans. Quel est le montant après 2 ans?
- Choices: A) $1050.00 B) $1100.00 C) $1102.50 D) $1105.00
- Hint: Use A = P(1 + r)ⁿ — multiply the principal by (1 + rate) once for each year.
- Steps:
- After year 1: $1000 × 1.05 = $1050.
- After year 2: $1050 × 1.05 = $1102.50.
- So the amount is $1102.50.
- Answer: $1102.50
[Medium] Quadratic Function — Vertex
- EN: What is the vertex of f(x) = (x − 3)² + 5?
- FR: Quel est le sommet de f(x) = (x − 3)² + 5?
- Choices: A) (−3, 5) B) (3, −5) C) (3, 5) D) (5, 3)
- Hint: In vertex form f(x) = (x − h)² + k, the vertex is (h, k).
- Steps:
- The function is in vertex form: (x − 3)² + 5.
- h = 3, k = 5.
- So the vertex is (3, 5).
- Answer: (3, 5)
[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 suite géométrique 2, 6, 18, 54.
- Choices: A) 70 B) 78 C) 80 D) 82
- Hint: You can add the terms directly for a short series, or use S = a(rⁿ − 1)/(r − 1).
- Steps:
- 2 + 6 + 18 + 54 = 80.
- So the sum is 80.
- Answer: 80
[Medium] Logarithm Properties
- EN: Simplify log₃(27) + log₃(3).
- FR: Simplifie log₃(27) + log₃(3).
- Choices: A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 9
- Hint: Evaluate each logarithm separately — 3 to what power gives 27, and 3 to what power gives 3?
- Steps:
- log₃(27) = 3 (since 3³ = 27).
- log₃(3) = 1 (since 3¹ = 3).
- 3 + 1 = 4.
- Answer: 4
[Medium] Trigonometric Identity
- EN: Simplify sin²(θ) + cos²(θ).
- FR: Simplifie sin²(θ) + cos²(θ).
- Choices: A) 0 B) 1 C) 2 D) sin(2θ)
- Hint: This is the most fundamental Pythagorean identity in trigonometry — memorize it.
- Steps:
- The Pythagorean identity states: sin²(θ) + cos²(θ) = 1 for all values of θ.
- So the answer is 1.
- Answer: 1
[Hard] Annuity Calculation
- EN: Fatima deposits $200 at the end of each year for 3 years at 4% annual interest, compounded annually. What is the future value of her annuity?
- FR: Fatima dépose 200 $ à la fin de chaque année pendant 3 ans à 4 % d'intérêt annuel, composé annuellement. Quelle est la valeur future de sa rente?
- Choices: A) $614.67 B) $618.56 C) $624.32 D) $630.00
- Hint: Each deposit earns interest for the remaining years — add them: 200(1.04)² + 200(1.04)¹ + 200.
- Steps:
- Year 1 deposit grows: 200 × (1.04)² = 200 × 1.0816 = 216.32.
- Year 2 deposit grows: 200 × 1.04 = 208.00.
- Year 3 deposit: 200.00.
- Total: 216.32 + 208.00 + 200.00 = 624.32.
- Answer: $624.32
[Hard] Exponential Growth Problem
- EN: A bacteria colony starts with 500 cells and doubles every 3 hours. How many cells are there after 9 hours?
- FR: Une colonie de bactéries commence avec 500 cellules et double toutes les 3 heures. Combien y a-t-il de cellules après 9 heures?
- Choices: A) 2000 B) 3000 C) 4000 D) 4500
- Hint: Use the formula A = P × 2^(t/d) where d is the doubling time — find how many doublings occur.
- Steps:
- Number of doublings in 9 hours: 9/3 = 3.
- A = 500 × 2³ = 500 × 8 = 4000.
- So there are 4000 cells after 9 hours.
- Answer: 4000
Grade 12 Problems
[Easy] Permutations
- EN: How many ways can 4 different books be arranged on a shelf?
- FR: De combien de façons peut-on arranger 4 livres différents sur une étagère?
- Choices: A) 16 B) 20 C) 24 D) 28
- Hint: The number of arrangements of n objects is n! — multiply all positive integers from 1 to n.
- Steps:
- 4! = 4 × 3 × 2 × 1.
- = 24.
- So there are 24 ways.
- Answer: 24
[Easy] Derivative as Rate of Change
- EN: If f(x) = x², what is f'(x)?
- FR: Si f(x) = x², combien fait f'(x)?
- Choices: A) x B) 2 C) 2x D) x²
- Hint: Use the power rule: if f(x) = xⁿ, then f'(x) = n × x^(n−1).
- Steps:
- f(x) = x²; apply the power rule: bring down the exponent and reduce it by 1.
- f'(x) = 2 × x^(2−1) = 2x.
- So f'(x) = 2x.
- Answer: 2x
[Easy] Combinations
- EN: How many ways can you choose 2 students from a group of 6?
- FR: De combien de façons peut-on choisir 2 élèves parmi un groupe de 6?
- Choices: A) 12 B) 15 C) 18 D) 30
- Hint: Use C(n, r) = n! / (r! × (n−r)!) — order doesn't matter in combinations.
- Steps:
- C(6, 2) = 6! / (2! × 4!) = (6 × 5) / (2 × 1) = 30/2 = 15.
- So there are 15 ways.
- Answer: 15
[Easy] Rational Function — Domain
- EN: What value of x is NOT in the domain of f(x) = 1/(x − 4)?
- FR: Quelle valeur de x n'est PAS dans le domaine de f(x) = 1/(x − 4)?
- Choices: A) x = 1 B) x = 4 C) x = −4 D) x = 0
- Hint: A rational function is undefined when the denominator equals zero — set the denominator equal to zero and solve.
- Steps:
- Set x − 4 = 0.
- x = 4.
- So x = 4 is not in the domain.
- Answer: x = 4
[Medium] Normal Distribution
- EN: In a normal distribution, the mean is 70 and the standard deviation is 10. What percent of data falls within one standard deviation of the mean (between 60 and 80)?
- FR: Dans une distribution normale, la moyenne est de 70 et l'écart-type est de 10. Quel pourcentage des données se trouve dans un écart-type de la moyenne (entre 60 et 80)?
- Choices: A) 50% B) 64% C) 68% D) 95%
- Hint: Use the 68-95-99.7 rule — approximately 68% of data falls within one standard deviation of the mean.
- Steps:
- One standard deviation below: 70 − 10 = 60.
- One standard deviation above: 70 + 10 = 80.
- By the 68-95-99.7 rule, approximately 68% of data falls in this range.
- Answer: 68%
[Medium] Vector Addition
- EN: Vector a = (3, 4) and vector b = (1, −2). What is a + b?
- FR: Le vecteur a = (3, 4) et le vecteur b = (1, −2). Combien fait a + b?
- Choices: A) (2, 6) B) (3, 2) C) (4, 2) D) (4, 6)
- Hint: Add the corresponding components — add the x-values together and the y-values together.
- Steps:
- x-component: 3 + 1 = 4.
- y-component: 4 + (−2) = 2.
- So a + b = (4, 2).
- Answer: (4, 2)
[Medium] Polynomial Long Division
- EN: What is the remainder when x² + 3x + 5 is divided by (x − 1)?
- FR: Quel est le reste lorsque x² + 3x + 5 est divisé par (x − 1)?
- Choices: A) 7 B) 8 C) 9 D) 10
- Hint: Use the Remainder Theorem — substitute x = 1 into the polynomial.
- Steps:
- f(1) = (1)² + 3(1) + 5.
- = 1 + 3 + 5 = 9.
- So the remainder is 9.
- Answer: 9
[Medium] Binomial Probability
- 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) 1/8 B) 2/8 C) 3/8 D) 4/8
- Hint: Use P = C(n, k) × p^k × (1−p)^(n−k) with p = 0.5.
- Steps:
- C(3, 2) = 3.
- P = 3 × (1/2)² × (1/2)¹ = 3 × 1/4 × 1/2 = 3/8.
- So the probability is 3/8.
- Answer: 3/8
[Hard] Derivative Application — Instantaneous Rate
- EN: The position of a particle is given by s(t) = t³ − 3t² + 2. What is the velocity (s'(t)) at t = 2?
- FR: La position d'une particule est donnée par s(t) = t³ − 3t² + 2. Quelle est la vitesse (s'(t)) à t = 2?
- Choices: A) 0 B) 2 C) 4 D) 6
- Hint: Find the derivative s'(t) using the power rule, then substitute t = 2.
- Steps:
- s'(t) = 3t² − 6t.
- s'(2) = 3(2)² − 6(2) = 12 − 12 = 0.
- So the velocity at t = 2 is 0.
- Answer: 0
[Hard] Counting and Probability Combined
- EN: From a standard deck of 52 cards, two cards are drawn without replacement. What is the probability that both cards are aces?
- FR: On tire deux cartes sans remise d'un jeu ordinaire de 52 cartes. Quelle est la probabilité que les deux cartes soient des as?
- Choices: A) 1/169 B) 1/221 C) 2/221 D) 4/221
- Hint: Find the probability of the first ace, then the probability of the second ace given the first was drawn.
- Steps:
- P(first ace) = 4/52.
- P(second ace | first ace) = 3/51.
- P(both aces) = (4/52) × (3/51) = 12/2652 = 1/221.
- Answer: 1/221
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