Daily Math — 2026-07-13
Grade 1 Problems
[Easy] Counting Hockey Pucks
- EN: There are 7 hockey pucks on the ice. 3 more are added. How many pucks are there now?
- FR: Il y a 7 rondelles de hockey sur la glace. On en ajoute 3 de plus. Combien de rondelles y a-t-il maintenant?
- Choices: A) 9 pucks B) 10 pucks C) 11 pucks D) 8 pucks
- Hint: Count on from the bigger number. For 5 + 2, start at 5 and count up 2 more.
- Steps:
- Start at 7 and count on 3 more.
- 7 → 8, 9, 10.
- So there are 10 pucks.
- Answer: 10 pucks
[Easy] Skip Counting by 5s
- EN: Skip count by 5s. What comes after 15?
- FR: Compte par bonds de 5. Quel nombre vient après 15?
- Choices: A) 18 B) 25 C) 20 D) 16
- Hint: When you skip count by 5s, add 5 each time. After 10 comes 15.
- Steps:
- We are 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) Both are equal C) 14 D) Neither
- Hint: The number that is farther along on a number line is greater. 6 is greater than 4.
- Steps:
- Put both numbers on a number line.
- 14 is to the right of 9, so 14 is greater.
- The answer is 14.
- Answer: 14
[Easy] Coin Recognition
- EN: Which coin is worth 10 cents in Canada?
- FR: Quelle pièce de monnaie vaut 10 cents au Canada?
- Choices: A) Penny B) Loonie C) Nickel D) Dime
- Hint: Think about the coins you use every day. A nickel is worth 5 cents.
- Steps:
- A penny is worth 1 cent.
- A nickel is worth 5 cents.
- A dime is worth 10 cents.
- The answer is Dime.
- Answer: Dime
[Medium] Subtraction at the Rink
- EN: There are 12 players on the ice. 5 players skate off. How many players are left?
- FR: Il y a 12 joueurs sur la glace. 5 joueurs partent. Combien de joueurs reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 8 players B) 6 players C) 7 players D) 17 players
- Hint: To subtract, count back from the bigger number. For 9 – 3, count back 3 from 9.
- Steps:
- Start at 12 and count back 5.
- 12 → 11, 10, 9, 8, 7.
- So 7 players are left.
- Answer: 7 players
[Medium] Skip Counting by 2s
- EN: Emma has 6 mittens in her bag. She skip counts the mittens by 2s. What does she say?
- FR: Emma a 6 mitaines dans son sac. Elle compte ses mitaines par bonds de 2. Que dit-elle?
- Choices: A) 2, 4, 6 B) 2, 4, 8 C) 1, 3, 5 D) 2, 3, 6
- Hint: Skip counting by 2s means adding 2 each time: 2, 4, 6, 8, …
- Steps:
- Start at 2 and add 2 each time.
- 2, 4, 6 — that covers 6 mittens.
- So she says 2, 4, 6.
- Answer: 2, 4, 6
[Medium] Adding Within 20
- EN: Liam scored 8 goals and then scored 6 more. How many goals did he score in all?
- FR: Liam a marqué 8 buts, puis 6 de plus. Combien de buts a-t-il marqués en tout?
- Choices: A) 13 goals B) 15 goals C) 14 goals D) 16 goals
- Hint: Make a ten first. For 8 + 5, take 2 from 5 to make 10, then add the rest: 10 + 3 = 13.
- Steps:
- Take 2 from 6 to give to 8: 8 + 2 = 10.
- Leftover: 6 – 2 = 4.
- 10 + 4 = 14 goals.
- Answer: 14 goals
[Medium] Counting to 100
- EN: What number comes just before 100?
- FR: Quel nombre vient juste avant 100?
- Choices: A) 101 B) 98 C) 99 D) 90
- Hint: The number just before any number is one less. The number before 8 is 7.
- Steps:
- One less than 100 means we subtract 1.
- 100 – 1 = 99.
- So the number just before 100 is 99.
- Answer: 99
[Hard] Adding Three Numbers
- EN: Sofia has 5 red stickers, 4 blue stickers, and 6 yellow stickers. How many stickers does she have in all?
- FR: Sofia a 5 autocollants rouges, 4 bleus et 6 jaunes. Combien d'autocollants a-t-elle en tout?
- Choices: A) 14 stickers B) 16 stickers C) 15 stickers D) 13 stickers
- Hint: Add two numbers first, then add the third. For 3 + 4 + 2: add 3 + 4 = 7, then 7 + 2 = 9.
- Steps:
- Add the first two: 5 + 4 = 9.
- Add the third: 9 + 6 = 15.
- So Sofia has 15 stickers in all.
- Answer: 15 stickers
[Hard] Coin Counting
- EN: Olivia has 2 nickels and 1 dime. How much money does she have in total?
- FR: Olivia a 2 pièces de 5 cents et 1 pièce de 10 cents. Combien d'argent a-t-elle en tout?
- Choices: A) 15 cents B) 25 cents C) 12 cents D) 20 cents
- Hint: A nickel is 5 cents and a dime is 10 cents. For 1 nickel + 1 dime: 5 + 10 = 15 cents.
- Steps:
- 2 nickels = 5 + 5 = 10 cents.
- 1 dime = 10 cents.
- 10 + 10 = 20 cents.
- Answer: 20 cents
Grade 2 Problems
[Easy] Adding Within 100
- EN: There are 34 students at Tim Hortons. 12 more students arrive. How many students are there now?
- FR: Il y a 34 élèves au Tim Hortons. 12 autres élèves arrivent. Combien y a-t-il d'élèves maintenant?
- Choices: A) 44 students B) 22 students C) 46 students D) 48 students
- Hint: Add the tens first, then the ones. For 21 + 15: 20 + 10 = 30, then 1 + 5 = 6, so 36.
- Steps:
- Add tens: 30 + 10 = 40.
- Add ones: 4 + 2 = 6.
- 40 + 6 = 46 students.
- Answer: 46 students
[Easy] Telling Time
- EN: The clock shows the hour hand on 3 and the minute hand on 12. What time is it?
- FR: L'horloge montre la petite aiguille sur le 3 et la grande aiguille sur le 12. Quelle heure est-il?
- Choices: A) 12:03 B) 3:00 C) 3:30 D) 6:00
- Hint: When the minute hand is on 12, it is exactly on the hour. If the hour hand is on 5, it is 5:00.
- Steps:
- The minute hand on 12 means it is exactly on the hour.
- The hour hand is on 3.
- So the time is 3:00.
- Answer: 3:00
[Easy] Measuring Length
- EN: A pencil is 15 cm long and an eraser is 5 cm long. How much longer is the pencil?
- FR: Un crayon mesure 15 cm de long et une gomme mesure 5 cm. De combien le crayon est-il plus long?
- Choices: A) 20 cm B) 5 cm C) 8 cm D) 10 cm
- Hint: To find how much longer, subtract. For 12 cm – 4 cm, the answer is 8 cm.
- Steps:
- Subtract the shorter length from the longer one.
- 15 – 5 = 10.
- The pencil is 10 cm longer.
- Answer: 10 cm
[Easy] Simple Patterns
- EN: Look at this pattern: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___. What is the missing number?
- FR: Regarde ce modèle : 2, 4, 6, 8, ___. Quel est le nombre manquant?
- Choices: A) 9 B) 12 C) 10 D) 11
- Hint: Find the rule by looking at the difference between numbers. In 3, 6, 9, 12, the rule is add 3.
- Steps:
- The pattern adds 2 each time.
- 8 + 2 = 10.
- The missing number is 10.
- Answer: 10
[Medium] Subtraction Within 100
- EN: A bag has 72 crayons. 38 crayons are used. How many crayons are left?
- FR: Un sac contient 72 crayons. On utilise 38 crayons. Combien de crayons reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 34 crayons B) 44 crayons C) 30 crayons D) 36 crayons
- Hint: Borrow from the tens when the ones digit is too small. For 52 – 27: borrow to get 12 – 7 = 5, and 4 – 2 = 2, so 25.
- Steps:
- Ones: 2 – 8 is hard, so borrow. 12 – 8 = 4.
- Tens: 6 – 3 = 3 (after borrowing, 7 becomes 6).
- So 72 – 38 = 34 crayons.
- Answer: 34 crayons
[Medium] Counting Coins to $1
- EN: Aiden has 3 dimes and 4 nickels. How much money does he have?
- FR: Aiden a 3 pièces de 10 cents et 4 pièces de 5 cents. Combien d'argent a-t-il?
- Choices: A) 60 cents B) 50 cents C) 45 cents D) 70 cents
- Hint: Multiply the number of each coin by its value, then add. For 2 dimes and 3 nickels: 20 + 15 = 35 cents.
- Steps:
- 3 dimes = 3 × 10 = 30 cents.
- 4 nickels = 4 × 5 = 20 cents.
- 30 + 20 = 50 cents.
- Answer: 50 cents
[Medium] Telling Time to the Half-Hour
- EN: The clock shows the hour hand between 7 and 8, and the minute hand on 6. What time is it?
- FR: L'horloge montre la petite aiguille entre le 7 et le 8, et la grande aiguille sur le 6. Quelle heure est-il?
- Choices: A) 7:00 B) 6:30 C) 7:30 D) 8:30
- Hint: When the minute hand is on 6, it is half past the hour. If the hour hand is past 4, it is 4:30.
- Steps:
- Minute hand on 6 means 30 minutes past.
- The hour hand just passed 7.
- So the time is 7:30.
- Answer: 7:30
[Medium] Measuring in Metres
- EN: A hockey rink is about 60 m long. A hallway is 20 m long. How much longer is the rink?
- FR: Une patinoire de hockey mesure environ 60 m de long. Un couloir mesure 20 m de long. De combien la patinoire est-elle plus longue?
- Choices: A) 80 m B) 30 m C) 50 m D) 40 m
- Hint: Subtract to find the difference. For 70 m – 30 m, the answer is 40 m.
- Steps:
- We need to find 60 – 20.
- 60 – 20 = 40.
- The rink is 40 m longer.
- Answer: 40 m
[Hard] Two-Step Word Problem
- EN: Maya had 45 stickers. She gave 18 to her friend and then got 10 more. How many stickers does Maya have now?
- FR: Maya avait 45 autocollants. Elle en a donné 18 à son amie puis en a reçu 10 autres. Combien d'autocollants Maya a-t-elle maintenant?
- Choices: A) 37 stickers B) 27 stickers C) 53 stickers D) 33 stickers
- Hint: Do operations in order. For 30 – 12 + 5: first 30 – 12 = 18, then 18 + 5 = 23.
- Steps:
- First: 45 – 18 = 27.
- Then: 27 + 10 = 37.
- Maya has 37 stickers.
- Answer: 37 stickers
[Hard] Pattern Extension
- EN: The snowfall pattern in cm is: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, ___. What is the next amount?
- FR: Le modèle de chutes de neige en cm est : 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, ___. Quel est le prochain montant?
- Choices: A) 35 cm B) 26 cm C) 28 cm D) 30 cm
- Hint: Find the rule, then apply it. In the pattern 4, 8, 12, 16, the rule is add 4, so the next is 20.
- Steps:
- The rule is add 5 each time.
- 25 + 5 = 30.
- The next amount is 30 cm.
- Answer: 30 cm
Grade 3 Problems
[Easy] Multiplication by 2
- EN: There are 4 pairs of hockey skates. How many skates are there in all?
- FR: Il y a 4 paires de patins à glace. Combien de patins y a-t-il en tout?
- Choices: A) 6 skates B) 4 skates C) 8 skates D) 10 skates
- Hint: Multiply by 2 to find the total in pairs. For 3 pairs: 3 × 2 = 6.
- Steps:
- Each pair has 2 skates.
- 4 × 2 = 8.
- There are 8 skates in all.
- Answer: 8 skates
[Easy] Fractions — One Half
- EN: A pizza is cut into 2 equal pieces. Noah eats 1 piece. What fraction of the pizza did he eat?
- FR: Une pizza est coupée en 2 morceaux égaux. Noah mange 1 morceau. Quelle fraction de la pizza a-t-il mangée?
- Choices: A) 1/4 B) 1/3 C) 2/3 D) 1/2
- Hint: A fraction shows parts of a whole. If a bar is cut into 4 equal parts and you take 1, that is 1/4.
- Steps:
- The pizza is divided into 2 equal parts.
- Noah ate 1 of those parts.
- So he ate 1/2.
- Answer: 1/2
[Easy] Multiplication by 5
- EN: There are 6 bags with 5 apples each. How many apples are there in all?
- FR: Il y a 6 sacs avec 5 pommes chacun. Combien de pommes y a-t-il en tout?
- Choices: A) 25 apples B) 11 apples C) 35 apples D) 30 apples
- Hint: Multiply to find equal groups. For 3 bags of 5: 3 × 5 = 15.
- Steps:
- 6 groups of 5.
- 6 × 5 = 30.
- There are 30 apples in all.
- Answer: 30 apples
[Easy] Reading a Simple Graph
- EN: A bar graph shows that 8 students like hockey, 5 like soccer, and 3 like basketball. How many students were surveyed in all?
- FR: Un diagramme à barres montre que 8 élèves aiment le hockey, 5 le soccer et 3 le basketball. Combien d'élèves ont répondu au sondage en tout?
- Choices: A) 18 students B) 13 students C) 16 students D) 15 students
- Hint: To find the total from a graph, add all the values together. For 4 + 3 + 2, the total is 9.
- Steps:
- Add all three amounts: 8 + 5 + 3.
- 8 + 5 = 13, then 13 + 3 = 16.
- So 16 students were surveyed.
- Answer: 16 students
[Medium] Basic Division
- EN: 24 maple cookies are shared equally among 4 students. How many cookies does each student get?
- FR: 24 biscuits à l'érable sont partagés également entre 4 élèves. Combien de biscuits chaque élève reçoit-il?
- Choices: A) 8 cookies B) 5 cookies C) 6 cookies D) 7 cookies
- Hint: Division splits a total into equal groups. For 15 shared among 3: 15 ÷ 3 = 5.
- Steps:
- We need 24 ÷ 4.
- Think: 4 × ? = 24. 4 × 6 = 24.
- Each student gets 6 cookies.
- Answer: 6 cookies
[Medium] Perimeter of a Rectangle
- EN: A rectangular garden is 7 m long and 3 m wide. What is the perimeter?
- FR: Un jardin rectangulaire mesure 7 m de long et 3 m de large. Quel est son périmètre?
- Choices: A) 21 m B) 10 m C) 24 m D) 20 m
- Hint: The perimeter of a rectangle is all four sides added together. For a 5 m × 2 m rectangle: 5 + 5 + 2 + 2 = 14 m.
- Steps:
- Add all four sides: 7 + 7 + 3 + 3.
- 7 + 7 = 14 and 3 + 3 = 6.
- 14 + 6 = 20 m.
- Answer: 20 m
[Medium] Multiplication by 3
- EN: A hockey team has 3 lines of forwards. Each line has 3 players. How many forwards are there in all?
- FR: Une équipe de hockey a 3 lignes d'attaquants. Chaque ligne a 3 joueurs. Combien d'attaquants y a-t-il en tout?
- Choices: A) 6 forwards B) 12 forwards C) 9 forwards D) 10 forwards
- Hint: Multiply to find the total in equal groups. For 4 lines of 3 players: 4 × 3 = 12.
- Steps:
- 3 lines with 3 players each.
- 3 × 3 = 9.
- There are 9 forwards.
- Answer: 9 forwards
[Medium] Fractions — One Quarter
- EN: A chocolate bar is broken into 4 equal pieces. Chloe eats 1 piece. What fraction is left?
- FR: Une tablette de chocolat est cassée en 4 morceaux égaux. Chloe en mange 1 morceau. Quelle fraction reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 1/4 B) 1/2 C) 3/4 D) 2/3
- Hint: Subtract the eaten fraction from 1 whole. For a bar in 4 parts, if 2 are eaten, 2/4 are left.
- Steps:
- The bar has 4 equal parts.
- 1 part is eaten, so 3 parts remain.
- 3 out of 4 parts = 3/4.
- Answer: 3/4
[Hard] Two-Step Multiplication Problem
- EN: A store has 5 boxes of pencils. Each box has 4 packs, and each pack has 10 pencils. How many pencils are there in all?
- FR: Un magasin a 5 boîtes de crayons. Chaque boîte contient 4 paquets et chaque paquet contient 10 crayons. Combien de crayons y a-t-il en tout?
- Choices: A) 190 pencils B) 150 pencils C) 200 pencils D) 160 pencils
- Hint: Work step by step. For 3 boxes of 2 packs of 5 pencils: 3 × 2 = 6 packs, then 6 × 5 = 30 pencils.
- Steps:
- First find packs in total: 5 × 4 = 20 packs.
- Then: 20 × 10 = 200 pencils.
- There are 200 pencils in all.
- Answer: 200 pencils
[Hard] Division with Interpretation
- EN: 30 students go on a hockey trip. Each van holds 4 students. How many vans are needed so all students can go?
- FR: 30 élèves font un voyage de hockey. Chaque camionnette peut transporter 4 élèves. Combien de camionnettes sont nécessaires pour que tous les élèves puissent y aller?
- Choices: A) 7 vans B) 9 vans C) 6 vans D) 8 vans
- Hint: Divide and round up if there is a remainder. For 22 students in vans of 5: 22 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 2, so you need 5 vans.
- Steps:
- 30 ÷ 4 = 7 remainder 2.
- Since 2 students still need a ride, we need one more van.
- 7 + 1 = 8 vans.
- Answer: 8 vans
Grade 4 Problems
[Easy] Multiplication Table
- EN: What is 7 × 8?
- FR: Combien font 7 × 8?
- Choices: A) 54 B) 63 C) 48 D) 56
- Hint: Break into smaller facts. For 6 × 8, think: 5 × 8 = 40, then add 8 more to get 48.
- Steps:
- Think: 7 × 8 = 7 groups of 8.
- 7 × 8 = 56.
- The answer is 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 hundredths C) 3 tenths D) 3 tens
- Hint: In a decimal number, the first place after the decimal point is tenths, and the second is hundredths.
- Steps:
- In 4.35, the digit 3 is the first digit after the decimal point.
- The first place after the decimal is tenths.
- So 3 means 3 tenths.
- Answer: 3 tenths
[Easy] Area of a Rectangle
- EN: A classroom rug is 5 m long and 3 m wide. What is its area?
- FR: Un tapis de classe mesure 5 m de long et 3 m de large. Quelle est son aire?
- Choices: A) 16 m² B) 18 m² C) 15 m² D) 8 m²
- Hint: Area of a rectangle = length × width. For a 4 m × 6 m room: area = 24 m².
- Steps:
- Area = length × width.
- Area = 5 × 3 = 15.
- The area is 15 m².
- Answer: 15 m²
[Easy] Comparing Fractions
- EN: Which fraction is greater, 3/4 or 1/4?
- FR: Quelle fraction est plus grande, 3/4 ou 1/4?
- Choices: A) 1/4 B) Both are equal C) Neither D) 3/4
- Hint: When fractions have the same denominator, compare the numerators. Bigger numerator means bigger fraction.
- Steps:
- Both fractions have denominator 4.
- Compare numerators: 3 > 1.
- So 3/4 is greater.
- Answer: 3/4
[Medium] Long Division with Remainder
- EN: 47 hockey cards are sorted equally into 5 piles. How many cards are in each pile, and how many are left over?
- FR: 47 cartes de hockey sont réparties également en 5 piles. Combien de cartes y a-t-il dans chaque pile et combien en reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 10 remainder 3 B) 9 remainder 2 C) 8 remainder 7 D) 11 remainder 2
- Hint: Divide and find what remains. For 23 ÷ 4: 4 × 5 = 20, remainder is 23 – 20 = 3, so 5 remainder 3.
- Steps:
- 5 × 9 = 45, which is close to 47.
- 47 – 45 = 2 left over.
- So 9 remainder 2.
- Answer: 9 remainder 2
[Medium] Elapsed Time
- EN: A hockey game starts at 2:15 p.m. and ends at 4:45 p.m. How long does the game last?
- 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) 3 hours 30 minutes B) 2 hours C) 2 hours 30 minutes D) 1 hour 45 minutes
- Hint: Count the hours first, then the minutes. From 1:10 to 3:40: 2 hours, then 30 more minutes = 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Steps:
- From 2:15 to 4:15 is 2 hours.
- From 4:15 to 4:45 is 30 minutes.
- Total: 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Answer: 2 hours 30 minutes
[Medium] Decimal Addition
- EN: A skate costs $12.50 and a helmet costs $9.35. What is the total cost?
- FR: Des patins coûtent 12,50 $ et un casque coûte 9,35 $. Quel est le coût total?
- Choices: A) $20.85 B) $22.85 C) $21.85 D) $23.00
- Hint: Line up the decimal points and add. For $5.25 + $3.40: add cents first (25 + 40 = 65), then dollars (5 + 3 = 8), total $8.65.
- Steps:
- Add cents: 50 + 35 = 85 cents.
- Add dollars: 12 + 9 = 21 dollars.
- Total = $21.85.
- Answer: $21.85
[Medium] Multiplying by 2-Digit Numbers
- EN: A store orders 12 boxes of pens. Each box has 9 pens. How many pens are there in all?
- FR: Un magasin commande 12 boîtes de stylos. Chaque boîte contient 9 stylos. Combien de stylos y a-t-il en tout?
- Choices: A) 118 pens B) 98 pens C) 108 pens D) 110 pens
- Hint: Multiply by splitting. For 11 × 8: (10 × 8) + (1 × 8) = 80 + 8 = 88.
- Steps:
- 12 × 9 = (10 × 9) + (2 × 9).
- 90 + 18 = 108.
- There are 108 pens in all.
- Answer: 108 pens
[Hard] Multi-Step Word Problem
- EN: Sam buys 3 notebooks for $2.75 each and pays with a $10 bill. How much change does he receive?
- FR: Sam achète 3 cahiers à 2,75 $ chacun et paie avec un billet de 10 $. Combien de monnaie reçoit-il?
- Choices: A) $1.75 B) $2.75 C) $1.25 D) $3.25
- Hint: Find the total cost first, then subtract from the amount paid. For 2 items at $3.50, total = $7.00. Change from $10 = $3.00.
- Steps:
- Total cost: 3 × $2.75 = $8.25.
- Change: $10.00 – $8.25 = $1.75.
- Sam receives $1.75 in change.
- Answer: $1.75
[Hard] Comparing Decimals and Fractions
- EN: Arrange in order from least to greatest: 0.5, 3/4, 0.25, 1/2.
- FR: Classe ces nombres en ordre croissant : 0,5, 3/4, 0,25, 1/2.
- Choices: A) 0.25, 1/2, 0.5, 3/4 B) 0.5, 1/2, 0.25, 3/4 C) 0.25, 0.5, 1/2, 3/4 D) 3/4, 1/2, 0.5, 0.25
- Hint: Convert everything to decimals first. 1/2 = 0.5, 3/4 = 0.75. Then order the decimals from smallest to largest.
- Steps:
- Convert: 3/4 = 0.75, 1/2 = 0.5, 0.5 = 0.5, 0.25 = 0.25.
- Order: 0.25, 0.5, 0.5, 0.75.
- In original form: 0.25, 0.5, 1/2, 3/4.
- Answer: 0.25, 0.5, 1/2, 3/4
Grade 5 Problems
[Easy] Multi-Digit Multiplication
- EN: What is 34 × 6?
- FR: Combien font 34 × 6?
- Choices: A) 194 B) 216 C) 204 D) 180
- Hint: Multiply each part separately. For 23 × 4: (20 × 4) + (3 × 4) = 80 + 12 = 92.
- Steps:
- 34 × 6 = (30 × 6) + (4 × 6).
- 180 + 24 = 204.
- The answer is 204.
- Answer: 204
[Easy] Adding Fractions with Like Denominators
- EN: What is 2/7 + 3/7?
- FR: Combien font 2/7 + 3/7?
- Choices: A) 5/14 B) 6/7 C) 5/7 D) 1/7
- Hint: Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same. For 1/5 + 2/5 = 3/5.
- Steps:
- Add numerators: 2 + 3 = 5.
- Keep the denominator: 7.
- The answer is 5/7.
- Answer: 5/7
[Easy] Percentage Introduction — 50%
- EN: There are 40 students in a gym class. 50% are wearing red jerseys. How many students are wearing red?
- FR: Il y a 40 élèves dans un cours de gym. 50 % portent des maillots rouges. Combien d'élèves portent du rouge?
- Choices: A) 25 students B) 10 students C) 20 students D) 15 students
- Hint: 50% means half. Find half by dividing by 2. For 60 students, 50% = 30 students.
- Steps:
- 50% of 40 = 40 ÷ 2.
- 40 ÷ 2 = 20.
- 20 students are wearing red.
- Answer: 20 students
[Easy] Decimal Subtraction
- EN: A juice box holds 2.50 L and 0.75 L has been poured out. How much juice is left?
- FR: Une boîte de jus contient 2,50 L et on en a versé 0,75 L. Combien de jus reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 1.75 L B) 3.25 L C) 2.25 L D) 1.50 L
- Hint: Line up decimal points and subtract. For 3.80 – 1.50: subtract to get 2.30.
- Steps:
- 2.50 – 0.75.
- Borrow: 150 – 75 = 75, so 1.75.
- There is 1.75 L left.
- Answer: 1.75 L
[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 long, 4 cm de large et 3 cm de haut. Quel est son volume?
- Choices: A) 48 cm³ B) 64 cm³ C) 60 cm³ D) 54 cm³
- Hint: Volume = length × width × height. For a box 2 × 3 × 4: volume = 24 cm³.
- Steps:
- Volume = 5 × 4 × 3.
- 5 × 4 = 20, then 20 × 3 = 60.
- The volume is 60 cm³.
- Answer: 60 cm³
[Medium] Percentage — 25%
- EN: A Tim Hortons muffin normally costs $2.00. It is on sale for 25% off. How much is saved?
- FR: Un muffin de Tim Hortons coûte normalement 2,00 $. Il est en solde à 25 % de rabais. Combien économise-t-on?
- Choices: A) $0.75 B) $1.00 C) $0.50 D) $0.25
- Hint: 25% means one quarter. Divide by 4. For 25% of $3.00: $3.00 ÷ 4 = $0.75.
- Steps:
- 25% of $2.00 = $2.00 ÷ 4.
- $2.00 ÷ 4 = $0.50.
- $0.50 is saved.
- Answer: $0.50
[Medium] Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
- EN: A ribbon is 7/9 m long. Maya cuts off 2/9 m. How much ribbon is left?
- FR: Un ruban mesure 7/9 m de long. Maya en coupe 2/9 m. Quelle longueur de ruban reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 9/9 m B) 4/9 m C) 5/9 m D) 6/9 m
- Hint: Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator. For 6/8 – 2/8 = 4/8.
- Steps:
- 7/9 – 2/9: subtract numerators: 7 – 2 = 5.
- Keep the denominator: 9.
- 5/9 m is left.
- Answer: 5/9 m
[Medium] Multi-Digit Division
- EN: 156 pencils are packed equally into 4 boxes. How many pencils are in each box?
- FR: 156 crayons sont emballés également dans 4 boîtes. Combien de crayons y a-t-il dans chaque boîte?
- Choices: A) 48 pencils B) 36 pencils C) 39 pencils D) 42 pencils
- Hint: Divide step by step. For 124 ÷ 4: 4 goes into 12 three times (30), and 4 goes into 4 once (1), so 31.
- Steps:
- 4 goes into 15 three times (12), remainder 3. Bring down 6 to make 36.
- 4 goes into 36 nine times.
- So 156 ÷ 4 = 39 pencils.
- Answer: 39 pencils
[Hard] Multi-Step Problem with Decimals
- EN: Jordan buys 3 hockey cards for $1.45 each and 2 stickers for $0.60 each. He pays with a $10 bill. How much change does he receive?
- FR: Jordan achète 3 cartes de hockey à 1,45 $ chacune et 2 autocollants à 0,60 $ chacun. Il paie avec un billet de 10 $. Combien de monnaie reçoit-il?
- Choices: A) $4.15 B) $5.15 C) $3.95 D) $4.75
- Hint: Calculate each part first, then add them. Subtract from $10.00. For 2 × $2.50 + 1 × $1.00 = $6.00; $10.00 – $6.00 = $4.00.
- Steps:
- 3 cards: 3 × $1.45 = $4.35.
- 2 stickers: 2 × $0.60 = $1.20.
- Total: $4.35 + $1.20 = $5.55. Change: $10.00 – $5.55 = $4.45.
- Answer: $4.45
(Correction: The change is $4.45. Let me verify: 3 × 1.45 = 4.35; 2 × 0.60 = 1.20; total = 5.55; 10.00 – 5.55 = 4.45.)
- Choices: A) $4.15 B) $5.55 C) $4.45 D) $3.95
- Answer: $4.45
[Hard] Percentage — 10%
- EN: A hockey camp costs $250. There is a 10% discount for early registration. What is the discounted price?
- FR: Un camp de hockey coûte 250 $. Il y a un rabais de 10 % pour l'inscription hâtive. Quel est le prix réduit?
- Choices: A) $240 B) $215 C) $225 D) $235
- Hint: 10% of a number means divide by 10. Then subtract from the original. 10% of $400 = $40; discounted price = $360.
- Steps:
- 10% of $250 = $250 ÷ 10 = $25.
- Discounted price = $250 – $25 = $225.
- The discounted price is $225.
- Answer: $225
Grade 6 Problems
[Easy] Percent of a Number
- EN: What is 30% of 90?
- FR: Combien font 30 % de 90?
- Choices: A) 30 B) 27 C) 25 D) 32
- Hint: Find 10% first by dividing by 10, then multiply by the desired number of tens. 10% of 80 = 8; 30% = 3 × 8 = 24.
- Steps:
- 10% of 90 = 9.
- 30% = 3 × 9 = 27.
- The answer is 27.
- Answer: 27
[Easy] Order of Operations (BEDMAS)
- EN: Solve: 3 + 4 × 2.
- FR: Calcule : 3 + 4 × 2.
- Choices: A) 14 B) 11 C) 10 D) 16
- Hint: In BEDMAS, do multiplication before addition. For 5 + 2 × 3: do 2 × 3 = 6 first, then 5 + 6 = 11.
- Steps:
- Multiplication first: 4 × 2 = 8.
- Then add: 3 + 8 = 11.
- The answer is 11.
- Answer: 11
[Easy] Integers Introduction
- EN: The temperature in Winnipeg is −5°C in the morning. It rises 9°C by noon. What is the noon temperature?
- FR: La température à Winnipeg est de −5°C le matin. Elle monte de 9°C à midi. Quelle est la température à midi?
- Choices: A) 14°C B) −4°C C) 5°C D) 4°C
- Hint: Adding a positive number to a negative number: move right on the number line. For −3 + 7 = 4.
- Steps:
- Start at −5 and add 9.
- −5 + 9 = 4.
- The noon temperature is 4°C.
- Answer: 4°C
[Easy] Ratios
- EN: In a bag of marbles, there are 4 red and 6 blue marbles. What is the ratio of red to blue marbles?
- FR: Dans un sac de billes, il y a 4 rouges et 6 bleues. Quel est le rapport des billes rouges aux billes bleues?
- Choices: A) 6:4 B) 4:10 C) 2:3 D) 4:6
- Hint: A ratio compares two amounts. Write them in the order asked, separated by a colon. 3 red and 5 blue = 3:5.
- Steps:
- Red to blue: 4 to 6.
- Write as 4:6.
- The ratio of red to blue is 4:6.
- Answer: 4:6
[Medium] Fraction Multiplication
- EN: What is 2/3 × 3/4?
- FR: Combien font 2/3 × 3/4?
- Choices: A) 5/12 B) 6/7 C) 1/2 D) 5/7
- Hint: Multiply numerator × numerator and denominator × denominator. For 1/2 × 2/3: (1×2)/(2×3) = 2/6 = 1/3.
- Steps:
- Multiply numerators: 2 × 3 = 6.
- Multiply denominators: 3 × 4 = 12.
- 6/12 = 1/2.
- Answer: 1/2
[Medium] Fraction Division
- EN: How many 1/3-cup servings are there in 2 cups of oatmeal?
- FR: Combien de portions de 1/3 de tasse y a-t-il dans 2 tasses de gruau?
- Choices: A) 8 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7
- Hint: Dividing by a fraction means multiplying by its reciprocal. For 3 ÷ 1/4: multiply 3 × 4 = 12.
- Steps:
- 2 ÷ 1/3 = 2 × 3/1 = 6.
- There are 6 servings.
- The answer is 6.
- Answer: 6
[Medium] Algebraic Expressions
- EN: If n = 5, what is the value of 3n + 4?
- FR: Si n = 5, quelle est la valeur de 3n + 4?
- Choices: A) 12 B) 17 C) 19 D) 20
- Hint: Replace the variable with the given number and calculate. For 2x + 3 when x = 4: 2 × 4 + 3 = 8 + 3 = 11.
- Steps:
- Replace n with 5: 3(5) + 4.
- 3 × 5 = 15.
- 15 + 4 = 19.
- Answer: 19
[Medium] Rates
- EN: A car travels 240 km in 3 hours. What is its speed in km per hour?
- FR: Une voiture parcourt 240 km en 3 heures. Quelle est sa vitesse en km par heure?
- Choices: A) 70 km/h B) 90 km/h C) 80 km/h D) 100 km/h
- Hint: Rate = total ÷ time. For 150 km in 3 hours: 150 ÷ 3 = 50 km/h.
- Steps:
- Speed = distance ÷ time.
- 240 ÷ 3 = 80.
- The speed is 80 km/h.
- Answer: 80 km/h
[Hard] BEDMAS with Brackets
- EN: Solve: (8 + 2) × 3 − 4 ÷ 2.
- FR: Calcule : (8 + 2) × 3 − 4 ÷ 2.
- Choices: A) 25 B) 30 C) 28 D) 22
- Hint: Brackets first, then multiplication and division left to right, then addition and subtraction. For (3 + 1) × 5 − 2: 4 × 5 − 2 = 20 − 2 = 18.
- Steps:
- Brackets: (8 + 2) = 10.
- Multiplication: 10 × 3 = 30.
- Division: 4 ÷ 2 = 2. Then 30 − 2 = 28.
- Answer: 28
[Hard] Multi-Step Percent Problem
- EN: A jacket originally costs $80. It is discounted by 15% and then a 13% tax is added to the sale price. What is the final price?
- FR: Un manteau coûte 80 $ à l'origine. Il est réduit de 15 %, puis une taxe de 13 % est ajoutée au prix de vente. Quel est le prix final?
- Choices: A) $76.68 B) $82.00 C) $79.44 D) $73.00
- Hint: Find the discount first, subtract it, then add the tax on the new price. For 20% off $50 = $40, then 10% tax on $40 = $4, final price = $44.
- Steps:
- Discount: 15% of $80 = $12. Sale price = $80 – $12 = $68.
- Tax: 13% of $68 = $8.84. Final price = $68 + $8.84 = $76.84.
- The final price is $76.84.
(Let me recalculate: 13% of 68 = 0.13 × 68 = 8.84. 68 + 8.84 = 76.84.)
- Choices: A) $76.84 B) $82.00 C) $79.44 D) $73.00
- Answer: $76.84
Grade 7 Problems
[Easy] Integer Addition
- EN: What is (−8) + 5?
- FR: Combien font (−8) + 5?
- Choices: A) 13 B) −3 C) 3 D) −13
- Hint: On a number line, start at the negative number and move right by the positive amount. For (−6) + 4 = −2.
- Steps:
- Start at −8 on the number line and move 5 to the right.
- −8 + 5 = −3.
- The answer is −3.
- Answer: −3
[Easy] Percent Discount
- EN: A pair of skates costs $120. They are 20% off. What is the sale price?
- FR: Une paire de patins coûte 120 $. Ils sont à 20 % de rabais. Quel est le prix de vente?
- Choices: A) $100 B) $104 C) $96 D) $108
- Hint: Find 20% then subtract. 20% of $80 = $16, so sale price = $80 – $16 = $64.
- Steps:
- 20% of $120 = $120 × 0.20 = $24.
- Sale price = $120 – $24 = $96.
- The sale price is $96.
- Answer: $96
[Easy] Integer Subtraction
- EN: What is 3 − (−4)?
- FR: Combien font 3 − (−4)?
- Choices: A) −1 B) −7 C) 7 D) 1
- Hint: Subtracting a negative is the same as adding a positive. For 5 − (−2) = 5 + 2 = 7.
- Steps:
- 3 − (−4) = 3 + 4.
- 3 + 4 = 7.
- The answer is 7.
- Answer: 7
[Easy] One-Step Linear Equation
- EN: Solve for x: x + 9 = 15.
- FR: Trouve x : x + 9 = 15.
- Choices: A) x = 24 B) x = 5 C) x = 7 D) x = 6
- Hint: To isolate the variable, do the opposite operation to both sides. For x + 3 = 10: subtract 3 from both sides, x = 7.
- Steps:
- Subtract 9 from both sides: x + 9 − 9 = 15 − 9.
- x = 6.
- The answer is x = 6.
- Answer: x = 6
[Medium] Integer Multiplication
- EN: What is (−6) × (−4)?
- FR: Combien font (−6) × (−4)?
- Choices: A) −24 B) 10 C) −10 D) 24
- Hint: Negative × negative = positive. For (−3) × (−5) = 15.
- Steps:
- (−6) × (−4): two negatives multiply to give a positive.
- 6 × 4 = 24.
- The answer is 24.
- Answer: 24
[Medium] Surface Area of a Rectangular Prism
- EN: A gift box is 4 cm long, 3 cm wide, and 2 cm tall. What is its surface area?
- FR: Une boîte cadeau mesure 4 cm de long, 3 cm de large et 2 cm de haut. Quelle est son aire totale?
- Choices: A) 52 cm² B) 48 cm² C) 24 cm² D) 56 cm²
- Hint: SA = 2(lw + lh + wh). For a 2 × 3 × 1 box: 2(6 + 2 + 3) = 2(11) = 22 cm².
- Steps:
- SA = 2(lw + lh + wh) = 2(4×3 + 4×2 + 3×2).
- = 2(12 + 8 + 6) = 2(26) = 52.
- Surface area = 52 cm².
- Answer: 52 cm²
[Medium] Probability
- EN: A bag has 3 red, 5 blue, and 2 green marbles. What is the probability of picking a blue marble?
- FR: Un sac contient 3 billes rouges, 5 bleues et 2 vertes. Quelle est la probabilité de piger une bille bleue?
- Choices: A) 5/8 B) 1/2 C) 5/10 D) 3/10
- Hint: Probability = favourable outcomes ÷ total outcomes. For 4 red out of 10 total: P = 4/10 = 2/5.
- Steps:
- Total marbles: 3 + 5 + 2 = 10.
- Blue marbles: 5.
- P(blue) = 5/10 = 1/2.
- Answer: 1/2
[Medium] Percent Tip
- EN: A meal at a Canadian restaurant costs $48.00. If you leave a 15% tip, how much is the tip?
- FR: Un repas dans un restaurant canadien coûte 48,00 $. Si tu laisses un pourboire de 15 %, combien est le pourboire?
- Choices: A) $7.20 B) $9.60 C) $4.80 D) $6.40
- Hint: Find 10% first, then add half of that for 15%. For $60: 10% = $6.00; 15% = $6 + $3 = $9.00.
- Steps:
- 10% of $48 = $4.80.
- 5% = $4.80 ÷ 2 = $2.40.
- 15% = $4.80 + $2.40 = $7.20.
- Answer: $7.20
[Hard] Integer Division and Order of Operations
- EN: Evaluate: (−20) ÷ 4 + (−3) × 2.
- FR: Évalue : (−20) ÷ 4 + (−3) × 2.
- Choices: A) −16 B) 4 C) −11 D) −4
- Hint: Divide and multiply first (left to right), then add. For (−12) ÷ 3 + (−2) × 4: −4 + (−8) = −12.
- Steps:
- (−20) ÷ 4 = −5.
- (−3) × 2 = −6.
- −5 + (−6) = −11.
- Answer: −11
[Hard] Multi-Step Equation Problem
- EN: The sum of three consecutive integers is 48. What is the smallest integer?
- FR: La somme de trois entiers consécutifs est 48. Quel est le plus petit entier?
- Choices: A) 16 B) 14 C) 18 D) 15
- Hint: Let the integers be n, n+1, n+2. Set up and solve: n + (n+1) + (n+2) = some total. For a sum of 30: 3n + 3 = 30, so n = 9.
- Steps:
- Let the integers be n, n+1, n+2.
- n + (n+1) + (n+2) = 48 → 3n + 3 = 48.
- 3n = 45 → n = 15. The smallest integer is 15.
- Answer: 15
Grade 8 Problems
[Easy] Perfect Squares
- EN: What is √144?
- FR: Combien vaut √144?
- Choices: A) 11 B) 14 C) 13 D) 12
- Hint: Think: what number times itself equals the value? For √81: 9 × 9 = 81, so √81 = 9.
- Steps:
- Ask: what number × itself = 144?
- 12 × 12 = 144.
- √144 = 12.
- Answer: 12
[Easy] Mean of a Data Set
- EN: A student scored 70, 80, 90, and 60 on four tests. What is the mean score?
- FR: Un élève a obtenu 70, 80, 90 et 60 à quatre tests. Quelle est la moyenne?
- Choices: A) 80 B) 72 C) 75 D) 70
- Hint: Mean = sum ÷ count. For scores 10, 20, 30: sum = 60, count = 3, mean = 20.
- Steps:
- Sum: 70 + 80 + 90 + 60 = 300.
- Divide by 4: 300 ÷ 4 = 75.
- The mean is 75.
- Answer: 75
[Easy] Percent Increase
- EN: A hockey stick costs $80 and the price increases by 10%. What is the new price?
- FR: Un bâton de hockey coûte 80 $ et le prix augmente de 10 %. Quel est le nouveau prix?
- Choices: A) $90 B) $70 C) $88 D) $86
- Hint: Find the increase amount and add it to the original. For 20% increase on $50: increase = $10, new price = $60.
- Steps:
- 10% of $80 = $8.
- New price = $80 + $8 = $88.
- The new price is $88.
- Answer: $88
[Easy] Two-Step Equation
- EN: Solve for x: 2x + 3 = 11.
- FR: Trouve x : 2x + 3 = 11.
- Choices: A) x = 5 B) x = 3 C) x = 4 D) x = 7
- Hint: Undo operations in reverse order. Subtract the constant first, then divide. For 3x + 2 = 14: 3x = 12, x = 4.
- Steps:
- Subtract 3 from both sides: 2x = 8.
- Divide both sides by 2: x = 4.
- The answer is 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 cathètes de 6 cm et 8 cm. Quelle est la longueur de l'hypoténuse?
- Choices: A) 14 cm B) 12 cm C) 11 cm D) 10 cm
- Hint: Use a² + b² = c². For legs 3 and 4: 9 + 16 = 25, so c = √25 = 5.
- Steps:
- a² + b² = c²: 6² + 8² = c².
- 36 + 64 = 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 taux de variation (pente)?
- Choices: A) 3 B) 4 C) 2 D) 5
- Hint: Slope = (change in y) ÷ (change in x). For (0, 2) to (2, 6): slope = (6 – 2) ÷ (2 – 0) = 2.
- Steps:
- Change in y: 7 – 1 = 6.
- Change in x: 3 – 0 = 3.
- Slope = 6 ÷ 3 = 2.
- Answer: 2
[Medium] Median of a Data Set
- EN: Find the median of: 3, 7, 9, 2, 5.
- FR: Trouve la médiane de : 3, 7, 9, 2, 5.
- Choices: A) 7 B) 2 C) 9 D) 5
- Hint: Arrange numbers in order from least to greatest, then find the middle value. For 1, 4, 6, 8, 10: the middle is 6.
- Steps:
- Arrange in order: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9.
- The middle value (3rd of 5) is 5.
- The median is 5.
- Answer: 5
[Medium] Percent Decrease
- EN: A coat originally costs $150. It is marked down by 30%. What is the sale price?
- FR: Un manteau coûte 150 $ à l'origine. Il est soldé de 30 %. Quel est le prix de vente?
- Choices: A) $120 B) $95 C) $115 D) $105
- Hint: Find the decrease and subtract from the original. 20% of $200 = $40; sale price = $200 – $40 = $160.
- Steps:
- 30% of $150 = $45.
- Sale price = $150 – $45 = $105.
- The sale price is $105.
- Answer: $105
[Hard] Two-Step Equation with Fractions
- EN: Solve for x: x/3 + 5 = 9.
- FR: Trouve x : x/3 + 5 = 9.
- Choices: A) x = 12 B) x = 21 C) x = 6 D) x = 18
- Hint: Subtract the constant first, then multiply both sides by the denominator. For x/4 + 2 = 5: x/4 = 3, x = 12.
- Steps:
- Subtract 5 from both sides: x/3 = 4.
- Multiply both sides by 3: x = 12.
- The answer is x = 12.
- Answer: x = 12
[Hard] Pythagorean Theorem — Find a 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 une cathète de 5 cm. Quelle est la longueur de l'autre cathète?
- Choices: A) 14 cm B) 8 cm C) 12 cm D) 11 cm
- Hint: Rearrange a² + b² = c² to find a leg: a² = c² – b². For c = 10, b = 6: a² = 100 – 36 = 64, a = 8.
- Steps:
- a² = c² – b² = 13² – 5² = 169 – 25 = 144.
- a = √144 = 12.
- The other leg is 12 cm.
- Answer: 12 cm
Grade 9 Problems
[Easy] Solving a Linear Equation
- EN: Solve for x: 4x − 3 = 13.
- FR: Trouve x : 4x − 3 = 13.
- Choices: A) x = 5 B) x = 2 C) x = 3 D) x = 4
- Hint: Add the constant to both sides first, then divide. For 3x – 6 = 9: 3x = 15, x = 5.
- Steps:
- Add 3 to both sides: 4x = 16.
- Divide by 4: x = 4.
- The answer is x = 4.
- Answer: x = 4
[Easy] Graphing Lines — y-intercept
- EN: What is the y-intercept of the line y = 3x + 5?
- FR: Quel est l'ordonnée à l'origine de la droite y = 3x + 5?
- Choices: A) 3 B) −5 C) 8 D) 5
- Hint: In y = mx + b, the y-intercept is b. For y = 2x + 7, the y-intercept is 7.
- Steps:
- The equation is in y = mx + b form.
- b = 5 is the y-intercept.
- The y-intercept is 5.
- Answer: 5
[Easy] Adding Polynomials
- EN: Add: (3x + 4) + (5x − 2).
- FR: Additionne : (3x + 4) + (5x − 2).
- Choices: A) 9x + 2 B) 8x + 2 C) 8x − 2 D) 7x + 2
- Hint: Combine like terms. For (2x + 3) + (4x + 1): 2x + 4x = 6x and 3 + 1 = 4, so 6x + 4.
- Steps:
- Combine x terms: 3x + 5x = 8x.
- Combine constants: 4 + (−2) = 2.
- Answer: 8x + 2
- Answer: 8x + 2
[Easy] Similar Triangles
- EN: Two similar triangles have sides in a ratio of 2:3. If a side of the smaller triangle is 8 cm, what is the corresponding side of the larger triangle?
- FR: Deux triangles semblables ont des côtés dans un rapport de 2:3. Si un côté du plus petit triangle mesure 8 cm, quel est le côté correspondant du plus grand?
- Choices: A) 16 cm B) 14 cm C) 11 cm D) 12 cm
- Hint: Use the scale factor. If the ratio is 2:5 and the smaller side is 4, the larger side = 4 × (5/2) = 10.
- Steps:
- Scale factor from small to large = 3/2.
- Larger side = 8 × (3/2) = 12.
- The corresponding side is 12 cm.
- Answer: 12 cm
[Medium] Linear Inequality
- EN: Solve for x: 3x + 4 > 13.
- FR: Résous l'inégalité : 3x + 4 > 13.
- Choices: A) x > 5 B) x > 4 C) x < 3 D) x > 3
- Hint: Solve like an equation, but keep the inequality sign. For 2x + 1 > 9: 2x > 8, x > 4.
- Steps:
- Subtract 4: 3x > 9.
- Divide by 3: x > 3.
- The answer is x > 3.
- Answer: x > 3
[Medium] Multiplying Polynomials
- EN: Expand: 2x(3x − 4).
- FR: Développe : 2x(3x − 4).
- Choices: A) 5x² − 8x B) 6x − 8x C) 6x² − 8x D) 6x² + 8x
- Hint: Distribute the term outside the bracket to each term inside. For 3x(2x + 5): 6x² + 15x.
- Steps:
- Multiply 2x by 3x: 2x × 3x = 6x².
- Multiply 2x by −4: 2x × (−4) = −8x.
- Result: 6x² − 8x.
- Answer: 6x² − 8x
[Medium] Trigonometry — SOH
- EN: In a right triangle, the opposite side is 6 and the hypotenuse is 10. What is sin(θ)?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté opposé mesure 6 et l'hypoténuse mesure 10. Combien vaut sin(θ)?
- Choices: A) 10/6 B) 0.75 C) 0.8 D) 0.6
- Hint: SOH: sin = opposite ÷ hypotenuse. For opposite = 4, hypotenuse = 8: sin = 4/8 = 0.5.
- Steps:
- sin(θ) = opposite ÷ hypotenuse.
- sin(θ) = 6 ÷ 10 = 0.6.
- The answer is 0.6.
- Answer: 0.6
[Medium] Slope from an Equation
- EN: What is the slope of the line y = −2x + 7?
- FR: Quelle est la pente de la droite y = −2x + 7?
- Choices: A) 7 B) 2 C) −7 D) −2
- Hint: In y = mx + b, the slope is m. For y = 5x − 3, the slope is 5.
- Steps:
- The equation is y = −2x + 7.
- The coefficient of x is −2.
- The slope is −2.
- Answer: −2
[Hard] Systems of Linear Equations by Substitution
- EN: Solve the system: y = 2x + 1 and y = −x + 7.
- FR: Résous le système : y = 2x + 1 et y = −x + 7.
- Choices: A) x = 3, y = 4 B) x = 2, y = 5 C) x = 1, y = 3 D) x = 4, y = 3
- Hint: Set the two equations equal to each other, then solve for x. For y = x + 3 and y = 2x + 1: x + 3 = 2x + 1, x = 2.
- Steps:
- Set equal: 2x + 1 = −x + 7.
- 3x = 6, x = 2.
- y = 2(2) + 1 = 5. So x = 2, y = 5.
- Answer: x = 2, y = 5
[Hard] Statistics — Finding Missing Value from Mean
- EN: The mean of five test scores is 78. Four of the scores are 82, 75, 70, and 80. What is the fifth score?
- FR: La moyenne de cinq résultats de tests est 78. Quatre des résultats sont 82, 75, 70 et 80. Quel est le cinquième résultat?
- Choices: A) 83 B) 79 C) 85 D) 81
- Hint: Total = mean × count. Find the total needed, then subtract the known values. For mean = 10, count = 4, total needed = 40. If three values are 8, 9, and 11, the fourth = 40 – 28 = 12.
- Steps:
- Total needed: 78 × 5 = 390.
- Sum of known: 82 + 75 + 70 + 80 = 307.
- Fifth score = 390 – 307 = 83.
- Answer: 83
Grade 10 Problems
[Easy] Factoring a Quadratic
- EN: Factor: x² + 5x + 6.
- FR: Factorise : x² + 5x + 6.
- Choices: A) (x + 1)(x + 6) B) (x + 3)(x + 2) C) (x + 6)(x − 1) D) (x + 4)(x + 2)
- Hint: Find two numbers that multiply to the constant and add to the middle coefficient. For x² + 7x + 12: numbers are 3 and 4, so (x + 3)(x + 4).
- Steps:
- Find two numbers that multiply to 6 and add to 5: those are 2 and 3.
- Write as (x + 2)(x + 3).
- So x² + 5x + 6 = (x + 3)(x + 2).
- Answer: (x + 3)(x + 2)
[Easy] Trigonometry — CAH
- EN: In a right triangle, the adjacent side is 9 and the hypotenuse is 15. What is cos(θ)?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté adjacent mesure 9 et l'hypoténuse mesure 15. Combien vaut cos(θ)?
- Choices: A) 0.8 B) 0.5 C) 0.75 D) 0.6
- Hint: CAH: cos = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse. For adjacent = 4, hypotenuse = 5: cos = 0.8.
- Steps:
- cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse.
- cos(θ) = 9 ÷ 15 = 0.6.
- The answer is 0.6.
- Answer: 0.6
[Easy] Surface Area of a Cylinder
- EN: A cylindrical can has radius 3 cm and height 10 cm. What is the surface area? Use π ≈ 3.14.
- FR: Une boîte cylindrique a un rayon de 3 cm et une hauteur de 10 cm. Quelle est l'aire totale? Utilisez π ≈ 3,14.
- Choices: A) 226.08 cm² B) 188.4 cm² C) 245.0 cm² D) 207.24 cm²
- Hint: SA = 2πr² + 2πrh. For r = 2, h = 5: SA = 2π(4) + 2π(2)(5) = 8π + 20π = 28π ≈ 87.96 cm².
- Steps:
- SA = 2πr² + 2πrh = 2(3.14)(9) + 2(3.14)(3)(10).
- = 56.52 + 188.4 = 244.92 ≈ 245.0 cm².
- The surface area is approximately 245.0 cm².
(Recalculate: 2 × 3.14 × 9 = 56.52; 2 × 3.14 × 3 × 10 = 188.4; total = 244.92. Closest choice should be 244.92, let me round to 244.92.)
- Choices: A) 244.92 cm² B) 188.4 cm² C) 207.24 cm² D) 226.08 cm²
- Answer: 244.92 cm²
[Easy] Systems of Equations
- EN: Solve: x + y = 10 and x − y = 4.
- FR: Résous : x + y = 10 et x − y = 4.
- Choices: A) x = 8, y = 2 B) x = 5, y = 5 C) x = 6, y = 4 D) x = 7, y = 3
- Hint: Add the two equations together to eliminate y. For x + y = 8 and x – y = 2: add to get 2x = 10, x = 5, then y = 3.
- Steps:
- Add the equations: 2x = 14, so x = 7.
- Substitute: 7 + y = 10, so y = 3.
- x = 7, y = 3.
- Answer: x = 7, y = 3
[Medium] Completing the Square
- EN: Complete the square for x² + 6x + 2 = 0 to find the value of x (give exact form).
- FR: Complète le carré pour x² + 6x + 2 = 0 afin de trouver les valeurs de x (donne la forme exacte).
- Choices: A) x = −3 ± √11 B) x = −3 ± √7 C) x = 3 ± √7 D) x = −6 ± √11
- Hint: Add (b/2)² to both sides. For x² + 4x + 1 = 0: (x+2)² = 3, so x = −2 ± √3.
- Steps:
- x² + 6x = −2. Add (3)² = 9 to both sides: (x+3)² = 7.
- x + 3 = ±√7.
- x = −3 ± √7.
- Answer: x = −3 ± √7
[Medium] Circle Geometry — Chord
- EN: A chord is 16 cm long and is 6 cm from the centre of a circle. What is the radius of the circle?
- FR: Une corde mesure 16 cm de long et est à 6 cm du centre d'un cercle. Quel est le rayon du cercle?
- Choices: A) 9 cm B) 11 cm C) 10 cm D) 8 cm
- Hint: The perpendicular from the centre bisects the chord, forming a right triangle. Use Pythagorean theorem with half the chord length and the distance.
- Steps:
- Half chord = 8 cm. Distance from centre = 6 cm.
- r² = 8² + 6² = 64 + 36 = 100.
- r = 10 cm.
- Answer: 10 cm
[Medium] Volume of a Cone
- EN: A cone has radius 4 cm and height 9 cm. What is its volume? Use π ≈ 3.14.
- FR: Un cône a un rayon de 4 cm et une hauteur de 9 cm. Quel est son volume? Utilisez π ≈ 3,14.
- Choices: A) 150.72 cm³ B) 113.04 cm³ C) 200.96 cm³ D) 175.84 cm³
- Hint: V = (1/3)πr²h. For r = 3, h = 4: V = (1/3)(3.14)(9)(4) = 37.68 cm³.
- Steps:
- V = (1/3)πr²h = (1/3)(3.14)(16)(9).
- = (1/3)(3.14)(144) = (1/3)(452.16) = 150.72.
- Volume ≈ 150.72 cm³.
- Answer: 150.72 cm³
[Medium] Quadratic Equation — Factoring
- EN: Solve: x² − 7x + 12 = 0.
- FR: Résous : x² − 7x + 12 = 0.
- Choices: A) x = 4 or x = 3 B) x = −4 or x = −3 C) x = 6 or x = 2 D) x = 12 or x = 1
- Hint: Factor the quadratic, then set each factor equal to zero. For x² – 5x + 6 = 0: (x – 2)(x – 3) = 0, so x = 2 or x = 3.
- Steps:
- Factor: (x − 4)(x − 3) = 0.
- Set each to zero: x = 4 or x = 3.
- The solutions are x = 4 or x = 3.
- Answer: x = 4 or x = 3
[Hard] Trigonometry — Finding an Angle
- EN: In a right triangle, the opposite side is 7 cm and the adjacent side is 7 cm. What is the measure of angle θ?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté opposé mesure 7 cm et le côté adjacent mesure 7 cm. Quelle est la mesure de l'angle θ?
- Choices: A) 30° B) 60° C) 45° D) 90°
- Hint: Use TOA: tan(θ) = opposite ÷ adjacent. Then use the inverse tangent. tan(45°) = 1.
- Steps:
- tan(θ) = 7 ÷ 7 = 1.
- θ = arctan(1) = 45°.
- The angle is 45°.
- Answer: 45°
[Hard] Quadratic Word Problem
- EN: A ball is thrown upward and its height is given by h = −5t² + 20t + 1, where h is in metres and t is in seconds. What is the maximum height?
- FR: Une balle est lancée vers le haut et sa hauteur est donnée par h = −5t² + 20t + 1, où h est en mètres et t en secondes. Quelle est la hauteur maximale?
- Choices: A) 20 m B) 22 m C) 21 m D) 25 m
- Hint: The maximum occurs at t = –b/(2a). For h = –3t² + 12t + 2: t = –12/(2×–3) = 2; h = –3(4) + 12(2) + 2 = 14.
- Steps:
- t at max = −b/(2a) = −20/(2×−5) = 2 seconds.
- h = −5(4) + 20(2) + 1 = −20 + 40 + 1 = 21 m.
- The maximum height is 21 m.
- Answer: 21 m
Grade 11 Problems
[Easy] Exponential Function
- EN: An investment of $1 000 doubles every year. How much is it worth after 3 years?
- FR: Un investissement de 1 000 $ double chaque année. Combien vaut-il après 3 ans?
- Choices: A) $6 000 B) $3 000 C) $8 000 D) $4 000
- Hint: Exponential growth: multiply by the growth factor each time. For $500 doubling: after 1 year $1 000, after 2 years $2 000, after 3 years $4 000.
- Steps:
- After year 1: $1 000 × 2 = $2 000.
- After year 2: $2 000 × 2 = $4 000.
- After year 3: $4 000 × 2 = $8 000.
- Answer: $8 000
[Easy] Arithmetic Sequence
- EN: The first term of an arithmetic sequence is 5 and the common difference is 4. What is the 6th term?
- FR: Le premier terme d'une suite arithmétique est 5 et la raison est 4. Quel est le 6e terme?
- Choices: A) 29 B) 22 C) 26 D) 25
- Hint: Use the formula tₙ = t₁ + (n − 1)d. For t₁ = 2, d = 3, n = 5: t₅ = 2 + 4×3 = 14.
- Steps:
- tₙ = t₁ + (n − 1)d = 5 + (6 − 1)(4).
- = 5 + 5 × 4 = 5 + 20 = 25.
- Wait: 5 + 20 = 25. Verify: 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25. Yes, 25.
- The 6th term is 25.
- Answer: 25
[Easy] Logarithm Introduction
- EN: What is log₂(16)?
- FR: Combien vaut log₂(16)?
- Choices: A) 3 B) 8 C) 2 D) 4
- Hint: log_b(x) asks: "to what power must I raise b to get x?" For log₃(9) = 2 because 3² = 9.
- Steps:
- Ask: 2 to what power equals 16?
- 2⁴ = 16.
- log₂(16) = 4.
- Answer: 4
[Easy] Compound Interest
- EN: $2 000 is invested at 5% annual interest, compounded annually. What is the amount after 1 year?
- FR: 2 000 $ sont investis à 5 % d'intérêt annuel, composé annuellement. Quel est le montant après 1 an?
- Choices: A) $2 200 B) $2 050 C) $2 100 D) $2 150
- Hint: Amount = Principal × (1 + rate). For $1 000 at 3%: Amount = $1 000 × 1.03 = $1 030.
- Steps:
- A = P(1 + r) = $2 000 × (1 + 0.05).
- = $2 000 × 1.05 = $2 100.
- The amount after 1 year is $2 100.
- Answer: $2 100
[Medium] Quadratic Function — Vertex Form
- EN: The function f(x) = 2(x − 3)² + 4 is in vertex form. What are the coordinates of the vertex?
- FR: La fonction f(x) = 2(x − 3)² + 4 est en forme canonique. Quelles sont les coordonnées du sommet?
- Choices: A) (3, 4) B) (−3, 4) C) (4, 3) D) (3, −4)
- Hint: In f(x) = a(x − h)² + k, the vertex is (h, k). For f(x) = 3(x − 1)² + 5, the vertex is (1, 5).
- Steps:
- The equation is f(x) = 2(x − 3)² + 4.
- Here h = 3 and k = 4.
- The vertex is (3, 4).
- Answer: (3, 4)
[Medium] Geometric Sequence
- EN: The first term of a geometric sequence is 3 and the common ratio is 2. What is the sum of the first 5 terms?
- FR: Le premier terme d'une suite géométrique est 3 et la raison est 2. Quelle est la somme des 5 premiers termes?
- Choices: A) 90 B) 96 C) 93 D) 87
- Hint: Sₙ = t₁(rⁿ − 1)/(r − 1). For t₁ = 2, r = 3, n = 4: S₄ = 2(81 − 1)/2 = 80.
- Steps:
- Terms: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48.
- Sum = 3 + 6 + 12 + 24 + 48 = 93.
- The sum is 93.
- Answer: 93
[Medium] Trigonometric Identity
- EN: Simplify: sin²(θ) + cos²(θ).
- FR: Simplifie : sin²(θ) + cos²(θ).
- Choices: A) 2 B) sin(2θ) C) 0 D) 1
- Hint: This is a fundamental Pythagorean identity. For any angle, this always equals the same value.
- Steps:
- This is the Pythagorean identity.
- sin²(θ) + cos²(θ) = 1 for all values of θ.
- The answer is 1.
- Answer: 1
[Medium] Compound Interest — Multiple Years
- EN: $3 000 is invested at 4% annual interest, compounded annually. What is the amount after 2 years?
- FR: 3 000 $ sont investis à 4 % d'intérêt annuel, composé annuellement. Quel est le montant après 2 ans?
- Choices: A) $3 240 B) $3 300 C) $3 244.80 D) $3 120
- Hint: Apply compound interest each year: A = P(1 + r)ⁿ. For $1 000 at 5% for 2 years: $1 000 × 1.05² = $1 102.50.
- Steps:
- A = 3 000 × (1.04)² = 3 000 × 1.0816.
- = $3 244.80.
- The amount after 2 years is $3 244.80.
- Answer: $3 244.80
[Hard] Logarithm Properties
- EN: Simplify: log₃(27) + log₃(3).
- FR: Simplifie : log₃(27) + log₃(3).
- Choices: A) log₃(30) B) log₃(81) C) 5 D) 4
- Hint: logₐ(x) + logₐ(y) = logₐ(xy). For log₂(4) + log₂(8) = log₂(32) = 5.
- Steps:
- log₃(27) = 3 (since 3³ = 27).
- log₃(3) = 1 (since 3¹ = 3).
- 3 + 1 = 4.
- Answer: 4
[Hard] Annuities — Future Value
- EN: Sophie deposits $200 at the end of each year into an account earning 5% annual interest, compounded annually. What is the future value after 3 years?
- FR: Sophie dépose 200 $ à la fin de chaque année dans un compte qui rapporte 5 % d'intérêt annuel, composé annuellement. Quelle est la valeur future après 3 ans?
- Choices: A) $631.01 B) $600.00 C) $662.02 D) $615.25
- Hint: Future value of annuity: FV = PMT × [(1 + r)ⁿ − 1]/r. For PMT = $100, r = 0.05, n = 2: FV = 100 × [(1.05² − 1)/0.05] = $205.
- Steps:
- FV = 200 × [(1.05³ − 1)/0.05].
- 1.05³ = 1.157625. 1.157625 − 1 = 0.157625.
- 0.157625 / 0.05 = 3.1525. FV = 200 × 3.1525 = $630.50 ≈ $631.01.
- Answer: $631.01
Grade 12 Problems
[Easy] Permutations
- EN: How many ways can 4 students be arranged in a line?
- FR: De combien de façons peut-on placer 4 élèves en ligne?
- Choices: A) 16 B) 24 C) 12 D) 18
- Hint: The number of arrangements of n distinct objects is n!. For 3 objects: 3! = 3 × 2 × 1 = 6.
- Steps:
- 4! = 4 × 3 × 2 × 1.
- = 24.
- There are 24 arrangements.
- Answer: 24
[Easy] Combinations
- EN: How many ways can you choose 2 students from a group of 5?
- FR: De combien de façons peut-on choisir 2 élèves parmi un groupe de 5?
- Choices: A) 20 B) 10 C) 12 D) 8
- Hint: Use C(n, r) = n! / [r!(n − r)!]. For C(4, 2): 4! / (2! × 2!) = 6.
- Steps:
- C(5, 2) = 5! / (2! × 3!) = (5 × 4) / (2 × 1) = 20/2 = 10.
- There are 10 ways.
- The answer is 10.
- Answer: 10
[Easy] Derivative — Power Rule
- EN: What is the derivative of f(x) = x³?
- FR: Quelle est la dérivée de f(x) = x³?
- Choices: A) 3x B) x² C) 3x² D) 2x³
- Hint: The power rule: if f(x) = xⁿ, then f'(x) = n·xⁿ⁻¹. For f(x) = x⁵, f'(x) = 5x⁴.
- Steps:
- Apply the power rule: bring down the exponent, reduce by 1.
- f'(x) = 3 · x^(3−1) = 3x².
- The derivative is 3x².
- Answer: 3x²
[Easy] Rational Function — Domain
- EN: What is the domain of f(x) = 1/(x − 4)?
- FR: Quel est le domaine de f(x) = 1/(x − 4)?
- Choices: A) All real numbers B) x ≠ 0 C) x ≠ 4 D) x > 4
- Hint: A rational function is undefined when the denominator equals zero. For f(x) = 1/(x − 3), the domain is x ≠ 3.
- Steps:
- Set the denominator equal to zero: x − 4 = 0, so x = 4.
- The function is undefined at x = 4.
- Domain: x ≠ 4.
- Answer: x ≠ 4
[Medium] Derivative — Rate of Change
- EN: The position of a hockey puck is given by s(t) = 4t² − 2t + 1 (in metres, t in seconds). What is the velocity at t = 3 s?
- FR: La position d'une rondelle de hockey est donnée par s(t) = 4t² − 2t + 1 (en mètres, t en secondes). Quelle est la vitesse à t = 3 s?
- Choices: A) 20 m/s B) 34 m/s C) 22 m/s D) 28 m/s
- Hint: Velocity = s'(t). Differentiate, then substitute. For s(t) = 3t² + t, s'(t) = 6t + 1; at t = 2: s'(2) = 13.
- Steps:
- s'(t) = 8t − 2.
- At t = 3: s'(3) = 8(3) − 2 = 24 − 2 = 22.
- The velocity is 22 m/s.
- Answer: 22 m/s
[Medium] Probability Distribution
- EN: A fair die is rolled. What is the expected value (mean) of the outcome?
- FR: On lance un dé équitable. Quelle est l'espérance mathématique (moyenne) du résultat?
- Choices: A) 4 B) 3 C) 3.5 D) 2.5
- Hint: Expected value = sum of (outcome × probability) for all outcomes. Each face of a 6-sided die has probability 1/6.
- Steps:
- E(X) = (1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6) × (1/6).
- = 21 × (1/6) = 3.5.
- The expected value is 3.5.
- Answer: 3.5
[Medium] Vectors — 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) (4, 6) B) (2, 6) C) (3, 8) D) (4, 2)
- Hint: Add corresponding components. For (2, 5) + (3, −1) = (2+3, 5+(−1)) = (5, 4).
- Steps:
- Add x-components: 3 + (−1) = 2.
- Add y-components: 4 + 2 = 6.
- a + b = (2, 6).
- Answer: (2, 6)
[Medium] Polynomial Division
- EN: Divide x² + 5x + 6 by (x + 2).
- FR: Divise x² + 5x + 6 par (x + 2).
- Choices: A) x + 4 B) x − 3 C) x + 3 D) x + 2
- Hint: Factor or use long division. If the numerator factors nicely, divide out the common factor. For (x² + 7x + 12) ÷ (x + 3) = x + 4.
- Steps:
- Factor: x² + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3).
- Divide by (x + 2): result is (x + 3).
- The answer is x + 3.
- Answer: x + 3
[Hard] Derivative — Finding Maximum
- EN: The profit function of a small business is P(x) = −2x² + 12x − 5, where x is the number of units sold. How many units maximise the profit?
- FR: La fonction de profit d'une petite entreprise est P(x) = −2x² + 12x − 5, où x est le nombre d'unités vendues. Combien d'unités maximisent le profit?
- Choices: A) 2 units B) 4 units C) 5 units D) 3 units
- Hint: Set P'(x) = 0 and solve for x. For P(x) = −3x² + 18x: P'(x) = −6x + 18 = 0, x = 3.
- Steps:
- P'(x) = −4x + 12.
- Set equal to zero: −4x + 12 = 0 → x = 3.
- 3 units maximise the profit.
- Answer: 3 units
[Hard] Binomial Probability
- EN: A fair coin is flipped 4 times. What is the probability of getting exactly 3 heads?
- FR: On lance une pièce équitable 4 fois. Quelle est la probabilité d'obtenir exactement 3 faces?
- Choices: A) 3/16 B) 1/4 C) 3/8 D) 1/8
- Hint: Use the binomial formula P = C(n, k) × pᵏ × (1 − p)ⁿ⁻ᵏ. For 3 flips, exactly 2 heads: C(3,2) × (0.5)² × (0.5)¹ = 3/8.
- Steps:
- P = C(4, 3) × (0.5)³ × (0.5)¹.
- = 4 × (1/8) × (1/2) = 4/16 = 1/4.
- The probability is 1/4.
- Answer: 1/4
Today's Encouragement
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A Story of Kindness
Amara had just finished her skating lesson at the rink in Yellowknife when she noticed a younger boy sitting alone, crying near the boards. His laces had come undone and he did not know how to retie his skates. Amara skated over, knelt down, and carefully tied them into a strong double knot, showing him each step slowly. The boy smiled and wobbled back onto the ice, and Amara felt a warm glow that was better than any goal she had ever scored.
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