Daily Math — 2026-07-17
Grade 1 Problems
[Easy] Counting Crayons
- EN: Lily has 7 crayons. She finds 5 more. How many crayons does she have now?
- FR: Lily a 7 crayons. Elle en trouve 5 de plus. Combien de crayons a-t-elle maintenant?
- Choices: A) 10 crayons B) 11 crayons C) 12 crayons D) 13 crayons
- Hint: To add, count on from the bigger number (e.g., 6 + 3: start at 6, count 3 more → 9).
- Steps:
- Start at 7 and count on 5 more: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
- So Lily has 12 crayons.
- Answer: 12 crayons
[Easy] Apples on a Tree
- EN: There are 9 apples on a tree. 4 fall off. How many apples are left on the tree?
- FR: Il y a 9 pommes dans un arbre. 4 tombent. Combien de pommes reste-t-il dans l'arbre?
- Choices: A) 4 apples B) 6 apples C) 5 apples D) 3 apples
- Hint: To subtract, count back from the bigger number (e.g., 8 − 3: start at 8, count back 3 → 5).
- Steps:
- Start at 9 and count back 4: 8, 7, 6, 5.
- So 5 apples are left on the tree.
- Answer: 5 apples
[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) 19 B) 17 C) 20 D) 18
- Hint: Skip counting by 2s means you always add 2 (e.g., 4, 6, 8, 10 → the next is 12).
- Steps:
- Each number goes up by 2: 12, 14, 16, …
- 16 + 2 = 18.
- Answer: 18
[Easy] Penny Count
- EN: You have 3 pennies. How many cents do you have?
- FR: Tu as 3 sous (pennies). Combien de cents as-tu?
- Choices: A) 5 cents B) 4 cents C) 3 cents D) 6 cents
- Hint: Each penny is worth 1 cent, so count them one by one (e.g., 2 pennies = 2 cents).
- Steps:
- Each penny = 1 cent.
- 3 pennies = 3 cents.
- Answer: 3 cents
[Medium] Hockey Cards
- EN: Omar has 15 hockey cards. He gives 8 to his friend. How many cards does Omar have left?
- FR: Omar a 15 cartes de hockey. Il en donne 8 à son ami. Combien de cartes Omar a-t-il?
- Choices: A) 8 cards B) 6 cards C) 7 cards D) 9 cards
- Hint: To subtract bigger numbers, count back step by step (e.g., 14 − 6: start at 14, count back 6 → 8).
- Steps:
- Start at 15 and count back 8: 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7.
- So Omar has 7 cards left.
- Answer: 7 cards
[Medium] Comparing Numbers
- EN: Which number is greater: 13 or 17?
- FR: Quel nombre est plus grand : 13 ou 17?
- Choices: A) 17 B) 15 C) 13 D) 11
- Hint: The number that comes later when you count is greater (e.g., 8 comes after 5, so 8 is greater).
- Steps:
- Count up: …13, 14, 15, 16, 17.
- 17 comes after 13, so 17 is greater.
- Answer: 17
[Medium] Skip Count by 5s
- EN: Skip 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) 22 C) 20 D) 16
- Hint: When skip counting by 5s, add 5 each time (e.g., 10, 15, 20, 25, 30).
- Steps:
- 15 + 5 = 20.
- The missing number is 20.
- Answer: 20
[Medium] Snowflakes
- EN: There are 11 snowflakes on one mitten and 6 snowflakes on another. How many snowflakes are there in all?
- FR: Il y a 11 flocons de neige sur une mitaine et 6 sur une autre. Combien y a-t-il de flocons au total?
- Choices: A) 16 snowflakes B) 18 snowflakes C) 17 snowflakes D) 15 snowflakes
- Hint: Add both groups together (e.g., 10 + 4 = 14 total).
- Steps:
- 11 + 6 = 17.
- There are 17 snowflakes in all.
- Answer: 17 snowflakes
[Hard] Nickels
- EN: You have 3 nickels. How many cents do you have in total?
- FR: Tu as 3 pièces de 5 cents (nickels). Combien de cents as-tu en tout?
- Choices: A) 10 cents B) 20 cents C) 15 cents D) 12 cents
- Hint: Each nickel is worth 5 cents; skip count by 5s (e.g., 2 nickels = 5, 10 → 10 cents).
- Steps:
- 1 nickel = 5 cents.
- Skip count: 5, 10, 15.
- So 3 nickels = 15 cents.
- Answer: 15 cents
[Hard] Number Story
- EN: There are 20 children in the class. 9 are outside. How many children are still inside?
- FR: Il y a 20 enfants dans la classe. 9 sont dehors. Combien d'enfants sont encore à l'intérieur?
- Choices: A) 10 children B) 12 children C) 9 children D) 11 children
- Hint: Subtract the ones who left from the total (e.g., 16 − 7 = 9 children stay).
- Steps:
- Start at 20, count back 9: 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11.
- So 11 children are still inside.
- Answer: 11 children
Grade 2 Problems
[Easy] Adding to 100
- EN: What is 34 + 25?
- FR: Combien font 34 + 25?
- Choices: A) 57 B) 61 C) 59 D) 55
- Hint: Add the ones first, then the tens (e.g., 22 + 13: 2 + 3 = 5 ones, 2 + 1 = 3 tens → 35).
- Steps:
- Ones: 4 + 5 = 9.
- Tens: 30 + 20 = 50.
- 50 + 9 = 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: La grande aiguille est sur 12 et la petite est sur 3. Quelle heure est-il?
- Choices: A) 3:30 B) 12:03 C) 3:00 D) 6:15
- Hint: When the minute hand is on 12, it is exactly on the hour (e.g., hour hand on 7 → 7:00).
- Steps:
- Minute hand on 12 means it is exactly on the hour.
- Hour hand on 3, so the time is 3:00.
- Answer: 3:00
[Easy] Subtracting within 100
- EN: What is 78 − 43?
- FR: Combien font 78 − 43?
- Choices: A) 38 B) 30 C) 45 D) 35
- Hint: Subtract the ones first, then the tens (e.g., 59 − 24: 9 − 4 = 5 ones, 5 − 2 = 3 tens → 35).
- Steps:
- Ones: 8 − 3 = 5.
- Tens: 70 − 40 = 30.
- 30 + 5 = 35.
- Answer: 35
[Easy] Measuring Length
- EN: A pencil is 14 cm long. A pen is 17 cm long. How much longer is the pen?
- FR: Un crayon mesure 14 cm et un stylo mesure 17 cm. De combien le stylo est-il plus long?
- Choices: A) 4 cm B) 2 cm C) 5 cm D) 3 cm
- Hint: To find the difference in length, subtract the shorter from the longer (e.g., 10 cm − 7 cm = 3 cm longer).
- Steps:
- 17 − 14 = 3.
- The pen is 3 cm longer.
- Answer: 3 cm
[Medium] Counting Coins
- EN: You have 2 dimes and 3 nickels. How many cents do you have?
- FR: Tu as 2 pièces de 10 cents et 3 pièces de 5 cents. Combien de cents as-tu?
- Choices: A) 40 cents B) 25 cents C) 30 cents D) 35 cents
- Hint: A dime = 10 cents, a nickel = 5 cents; add each group (e.g., 1 dime + 2 nickels = 10 + 10 = 20 cents).
- Steps:
- 2 dimes = 20 cents.
- 3 nickels = 15 cents.
- 20 + 15 = 35 cents.
- Answer: 35 cents
[Medium] Telling Time (Half Hour)
- EN: The clock shows the hour hand between 7 and 8, and the minute hand on 6. What time is it?
- FR: La petite aiguille est entre 7 et 8, et la grande aiguille est sur 6. Quelle heure est-il?
- Choices: A) 6:30 B) 7:00 C) 8:30 D) 7:30
- Hint: When the minute hand is on 6, it is half past the hour (e.g., hour hand between 4 and 5 → 4:30).
- Steps:
- Minute hand on 6 = 30 minutes past.
- Hour hand is just past 7, so it is 7:30.
- Answer: 7:30
[Medium] Patterns
- EN: What is the next number in this pattern: 4, 8, 12, 16, ___?
- FR: Quel est le prochain nombre dans ce patron : 4, 8, 12, 16, ___?
- Choices: A) 18 B) 22 C) 17 D) 20
- Hint: Find the rule by looking at how much the number increases each time (e.g., 3, 6, 9, 12 → add 3 each time).
- Steps:
- Each number increases by 4: 4, 8, 12, 16, …
- 16 + 4 = 20.
- Answer: 20
[Medium] Adding with Regrouping
- EN: What is 47 + 36?
- FR: Combien font 47 + 36?
- Choices: A) 71 B) 73 C) 83 D) 76
- Hint: When the ones add up to more than 9, carry 1 to the tens (e.g., 28 + 15: 8 + 5 = 13, write 3 carry 1, then 2 + 1 + 1 = 4 → 43).
- Steps:
- Ones: 7 + 6 = 13, write 3 carry 1.
- Tens: 4 + 3 + 1 = 8.
- Answer is 83.
- Answer: 83
[Hard] Word Problem with Coins
- EN: Mei has 1 loonie (100 cents). She spends 65 cents on a snack. How many cents does she have left?
- FR: Mei a 1 huard (100 cents). Elle dépense 65 cents pour une collation. Combien de cents lui reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 40 cents B) 25 cents C) 35 cents D) 45 cents
- Hint: Subtract the amount spent from 100 cents (e.g., 100 − 30 = 70 cents left).
- Steps:
- 100 − 65 = 35.
- Mei has 35 cents left.
- Answer: 35 cents
[Hard] Two-Step Problem
- EN: A shelf has 25 books. 12 books are returned and then 7 books are borrowed. How many books are on the shelf now?
- FR: Une étagère a 25 livres. On en retourne 12, puis 7 sont empruntés. Combien de livres y a-t-il sur l'étagère maintenant?
- Choices: A) 28 books B) 31 books C) 30 books D) 26 books
- Hint: Do the operations one at a time in order (e.g., 20 + 5 = 25, then 25 − 3 = 22).
- Steps:
- Start with 25, add 12: 25 + 12 = 37.
- Then subtract 7: 37 − 7 = 30.
- There are 30 books on the shelf.
- Answer: 30 books
Grade 3 Problems
[Easy] Multiplication by 2
- EN: What is 6 × 2?
- FR: Combien font 6 × 2?
- Choices: A) 14 B) 10 C) 12 D) 8
- Hint: Multiplying by 2 is the same as doubling the number (e.g., 4 × 2 = 4 + 4 = 8).
- Steps:
- 6 × 2 means 6 + 6.
- 6 + 6 = 12.
- Answer: 12
[Easy] Fractions
- EN: A pizza is cut into 4 equal pieces. You eat 1 piece. What fraction did you eat?
- FR: Une pizza est coupée en 4 parts égales. Tu en manges 1. Quelle fraction as-tu mangée?
- Choices: A) 1/2 B) 4/1 C) 1/4 D) 2/4
- Hint: A fraction is written as parts eaten over total parts (e.g., 1 piece out of 3 = 1/3).
- Steps:
- Total pieces = 4, pieces eaten = 1.
- Fraction eaten = 1/4.
- Answer: 1/4
[Easy] Multiplication by 5
- EN: What is 4 × 5?
- FR: Combien font 4 × 5?
- Choices: A) 25 B) 24 C) 20 D) 15
- Hint: Multiplying by 5 is like skip counting by 5s (e.g., 3 × 5: count 5, 10, 15 → 15).
- Steps:
- Skip count by 5, four times: 5, 10, 15, 20.
- 4 × 5 = 20.
- Answer: 20
[Easy] Perimeter
- EN: A rectangle is 3 cm long and 2 cm wide. What is its perimeter?
- FR: Un rectangle a 3 cm de long et 2 cm de large. Quel est son périmètre?
- Choices: A) 6 cm B) 8 cm C) 12 cm D) 10 cm
- Hint: Perimeter = add all four sides (e.g., a rectangle 5 cm × 4 cm: 5 + 4 + 5 + 4 = 18 cm).
- Steps:
- Add all sides: 3 + 2 + 3 + 2 = 10.
- The perimeter is 10 cm.
- Answer: 10 cm
[Medium] Division
- EN: There are 15 stickers to share equally among 3 friends. How many stickers does each friend get?
- FR: Il y a 15 autocollants à partager également entre 3 amis. Combien chacun en reçoit-il?
- Choices: A) 4 stickers B) 6 stickers C) 5 stickers D) 3 stickers
- Hint: Division means splitting into equal groups (e.g., 12 ÷ 4 = 3 because 3 × 4 = 12).
- Steps:
- 15 ÷ 3 = ?
- Think: 3 × 5 = 15, so each friend gets 5 stickers.
- Answer: 5 stickers
[Medium] Multiplication by 3
- EN: The hockey team has 7 players on the ice. Each player has 3 pucks. How many pucks are there in total?
- FR: L'équipe de hockey a 7 joueurs sur la glace. Chaque joueur a 3 rondelles. Combien y a-t-il de rondelles en tout?
- Choices: A) 24 pucks B) 18 pucks C) 21 pucks D) 28 pucks
- Hint: Multiply the number of players by the number of items each has (e.g., 5 players × 4 pucks = 20 pucks).
- Steps:
- 7 × 3 = 21.
- There are 21 pucks in total.
- Answer: 21 pucks
[Medium] Reading a Bar Graph
- EN: A bar graph shows: Monday = 8 lunches sold, Tuesday = 5 lunches sold. How many more lunches were sold on Monday than Tuesday?
- FR: Un diagramme à barres montre : lundi = 8 repas vendus, mardi = 5 repas vendus. Combien de repas de plus ont été vendus lundi que mardi?
- Choices: A) 2 lunches B) 4 lunches C) 3 lunches D) 13 lunches
- Hint: To find "how many more," subtract the smaller value from the larger (e.g., 10 − 6 = 4 more).
- Steps:
- Subtract: 8 − 5 = 3.
- 3 more lunches were sold on Monday.
- Answer: 3 lunches
[Medium] Multiplication by 10
- EN: What is 9 × 10?
- FR: Combien font 9 × 10?
- Choices: A) 90 B) 19 C) 80 D) 99
- Hint: When you multiply any number by 10, just put a zero on the end (e.g., 6 × 10 = 60).
- Steps:
- 9 × 10: put a zero after 9.
- 9 × 10 = 90.
- Answer: 90
[Hard] Perimeter Problem
- EN: A park has the shape of a triangle with sides 12 m, 9 m, and 15 m. What is the perimeter?
- FR: Un parc a la forme d'un triangle avec des côtés de 12 m, 9 m et 15 m. Quel est son périmètre?
- Choices: A) 34 m B) 38 m C) 36 m D) 40 m
- Hint: Perimeter of a triangle = add all three sides (e.g., 4 m + 6 m + 5 m = 15 m).
- Steps:
- Add all three sides: 12 + 9 + 15.
- 12 + 9 = 21, then 21 + 15 = 36.
- The perimeter is 36 m.
- Answer: 36 m
[Hard] Fraction Comparison
- EN: Which fraction is larger: 1/2 or 1/4?
- FR: Quelle fraction est plus grande : 1/2 ou 1/4?
- Choices: A) 1/4 B) They are equal C) 1/2 D) 2/4 is smaller than 1/4
- Hint: When the top number (numerator) is the same, the fraction with the smaller bottom number (denominator) is larger (e.g., 1/3 is larger than 1/5).
- Steps:
- Both fractions have 1 on top.
- The smaller the denominator, the bigger the piece: halves are bigger than quarters.
- So 1/2 is larger than 1/4.
- Answer: 1/2
Grade 4 Problems
[Easy] Multiplication Facts
- EN: What is 8 × 7?
- FR: Combien font 8 × 7?
- Choices: A) 54 B) 63 C) 56 D) 48
- Hint: Use a fact you know to help (e.g., 8 × 6 = 48, so 8 × 7 = 48 + 8 = 56).
- Steps:
- 8 × 7: think of 8 × 6 = 48, then add one more group of 8.
- 48 + 8 = 56.
- Answer: 56
[Easy] Decimal Place Value
- EN: What is the value of the digit 3 in 4.37?
- FR: Quelle est la valeur du chiffre 3 dans 4,37?
- Choices: A) 3 ones B) 3 hundredths C) 3 tens D) 3 tenths
- Hint: The first digit after the decimal point is the tenths place (e.g., in 5.62, the 6 is in the tenths place).
- Steps:
- In 4.37: 4 is ones, 3 is tenths, 7 is hundredths.
- The digit 3 is in the tenths place.
- Answer: 3 tenths
[Easy] Area of a Rectangle
- EN: A rectangle is 6 cm long and 4 cm wide. What is its area?
- FR: Un rectangle a 6 cm de long et 4 cm de large. Quelle est son aire?
- Choices: A) 20 cm² B) 24 cm² C) 10 cm² D) 28 cm²
- Hint: Area of a rectangle = length × width (e.g., 5 cm × 3 cm = 15 cm²).
- Steps:
- Area = length × width = 6 × 4.
- 6 × 4 = 24 cm².
- Answer: 24 cm²
[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 fractions have the same denominator, the one with the larger numerator is greater (e.g., 5/8 > 3/8).
- Steps:
- Both have denominator 4.
- 3 > 2, so 3/4 > 2/4.
- Answer: 3/4
[Medium] Long Division
- EN: What is 84 ÷ 4?
- FR: Combien font 84 ÷ 4?
- Choices: A) 22 B) 18 C) 24 D) 21
- Hint: Divide one digit at a time (e.g., 96 ÷ 4: 4 goes into 9 twice (8), remainder 1; bring down 6 to get 16; 4 goes into 16 four times → 24).
- Steps:
- 4 goes into 8 twice: write 2.
- 4 goes into 4 once: write 1.
- Wait — re-check: 84 ÷ 4: 4 × 20 = 80; 84 − 80 = 4; 4 ÷ 4 = 1; so 20 + 1 = 21.
- Answer: 21
[Medium] Elapsed Time
- EN: A hockey game starts at 2:15 and ends at 4:45. 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) 2 hours 15 minutes B) 3 hours 30 minutes C) 2 hours 45 minutes D) 2 hours 30 minutes
- Hint: Count from the start time to the end time in hours then minutes (e.g., 1:10 to 3:40 = 2 hours 30 minutes).
- Steps:
- From 2:15 to 4:15 = 2 hours.
- From 4:15 to 4:45 = 30 minutes.
- Total = 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Answer: 2 hours 30 minutes
[Medium] Decimal Addition
- EN: A juice box costs $1.25 and a granola bar costs $0.75. What is the total cost?
- FR: Une boîte de jus coûte 1,25 $ et une barre granola coûte 0,75 $. Quel est le coût total?
- Choices: A) $1.75 B) $2.25 C) $2.00 D) $1.90
- Hint: Line up the decimal points when adding decimals (e.g., $2.30 + $0.50 = $2.80).
- Steps:
- $1.25 + $0.75: ones 1 + 0 = 1; hundredths 5 + 5 = 10, write 0 carry 1; tenths 2 + 7 + 1 = 10, write 0 carry 1; ones becomes 2.
- Total = $2.00.
- Answer: $2.00
[Medium] Long Division with Remainder
- EN: What is 53 ÷ 5? Write the answer as quotient with remainder.
- FR: Combien font 53 ÷ 5? Écris la réponse avec le quotient et le reste.
- Choices: A) 11 remainder 3 B) 9 remainder 3 C) 10 remainder 4 D) 10 remainder 3
- Hint: Divide to find how many times the divisor fits, then subtract to find the remainder (e.g., 27 ÷ 4: 4 × 6 = 24, remainder = 27 − 24 = 3 → 6 remainder 3).
- Steps:
- 5 × 10 = 50, which is the largest multiple of 5 not exceeding 53.
- 53 − 50 = 3.
- So 53 ÷ 5 = 10 remainder 3.
- Answer: 10 remainder 3
[Hard] Multi-Step Area
- EN: A room is 8 m long and 5 m wide. A rug covers an area of 6 m². What is the area of the floor NOT covered by the rug?
- FR: Une pièce a 8 m de long et 5 m de large. Un tapis couvre une superficie de 6 m². Quelle est la superficie du plancher non couverte par le tapis?
- Choices: A) 42 m² B) 46 m² C) 34 m² D) 38 m²
- Hint: Find the total area first, then subtract the rug area (e.g., room 7 × 4 = 28 m², minus rug 5 m² = 23 m² uncovered).
- Steps:
- Total area = 8 × 5 = 40 m².
- Subtract rug: 40 − 6 = 34 m².
- The uncovered area is 34 m².
- Answer: 34 m²
[Hard] Fraction Problem
- EN: Maya has $2.40 in dimes. How many dimes does she have?
- FR: Maya a 2,40 $ en pièces de 10 cents. Combien de pièces de 10 cents a-t-elle?
- Choices: A) 20 dimes B) 24 dimes C) 12 dimes D) 16 dimes
- Hint: Divide the total amount in cents by the value of one dime (e.g., $1.50 ÷ $0.10 = 150 ÷ 10 = 15 dimes).
- Steps:
- $2.40 = 240 cents.
- Each dime = 10 cents.
- 240 ÷ 10 = 24 dimes.
- Answer: 24 dimes
Grade 5 Problems
[Easy] Multi-Digit Multiplication
- EN: What is 34 × 6?
- FR: Combien font 34 × 6?
- Choices: A) 196 B) 204 C) 184 D) 216
- Hint: Multiply the ones first, then the tens, carrying when needed (e.g., 23 × 4: 3 × 4 = 12, write 2 carry 1; 2 × 4 + 1 = 9 → 92).
- Steps:
- Ones: 4 × 6 = 24, write 4 carry 2.
- Tens: 3 × 6 = 18, plus 2 = 20.
- 34 × 6 = 204.
- Answer: 204
[Easy] Adding Fractions (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) 4/7
- Hint: When denominators are the same, just add the numerators and keep the denominator (e.g., 1/5 + 2/5 = 3/5).
- Steps:
- 2/7 + 3/7: add the numerators: 2 + 3 = 5.
- Keep the denominator: 5/7.
- Answer: 5/7
[Easy] Decimal Operations
- EN: What is 3.6 + 2.8?
- FR: Combien font 3,6 + 2,8?
- Choices: A) 6.2 B) 5.4 C) 6.4 D) 7.2
- Hint: Line up the decimals and add tenths first, then ones, carrying if needed (e.g., 1.7 + 2.5: 7 + 5 = 12, write 2 carry 1; 1 + 2 + 1 = 4 → 4.2).
- Steps:
- Tenths: 6 + 8 = 14, write 4 carry 1.
- Ones: 3 + 2 + 1 = 6.
- 3.6 + 2.8 = 6.4.
- Answer: 6.4
[Easy] Percentage Intro — 50%
- EN: What is 50% of 80?
- FR: Combien font 50% de 80?
- Choices: A) 50 B) 30 C) 40 D) 45
- Hint: 50% means half, so divide by 2 (e.g., 50% of 60 = 60 ÷ 2 = 30).
- Steps:
- 50% = half.
- 80 ÷ 2 = 40.
- Answer: 40
[Medium] Multi-Digit Division
- EN: What is 252 ÷ 6?
- FR: Combien font 252 ÷ 6?
- Choices: A) 40 B) 42 C) 48 D) 36
- Hint: Divide step by step: how many times does 6 go into the first digit(s)? (e.g., 168 ÷ 6: 6 into 16 = 2, remainder 4; bring down 8 → 48 ÷ 6 = 8 → 28).
- Steps:
- 6 into 25 = 4 (since 6 × 4 = 24), remainder 1.
- Bring down 2: 12 ÷ 6 = 2.
- 252 ÷ 6 = 42.
- Answer: 42
[Medium] Subtracting Fractions
- EN: What is 6/9 − 2/9?
- FR: Combien font 6/9 − 2/9?
- Choices: A) 3/9 B) 5/9 C) 4/9 D) 8/18
- Hint: Subtract the numerators and keep the same denominator (e.g., 5/8 − 3/8 = 2/8).
- Steps:
- 6/9 − 2/9: subtract numerators 6 − 2 = 4.
- Keep denominator: 4/9.
- Answer: 4/9
[Medium] Volume of Rectangular Prism
- EN: A box is 5 cm long, 4 cm wide, and 3 cm tall. What is its volume?
- FR: Une boîte a 5 cm de long, 4 cm de large et 3 cm de hauteur. Quel est son volume?
- Choices: A) 48 cm³ B) 60 cm³ C) 72 cm³ D) 50 cm³
- Hint: Volume = length × width × height (e.g., 2 cm × 3 cm × 4 cm = 24 cm³).
- Steps:
- V = 5 × 4 × 3.
- 5 × 4 = 20, then 20 × 3 = 60.
- Volume = 60 cm³.
- Answer: 60 cm³
[Medium] Percentage — 25% and 10%
- EN: A Tim Hortons muffin costs $2.00. It is on sale for 25% off. How much do you save?
- FR: Un muffin de Tim Hortons coûte 2,00 $. Il est en solde à 25 % de rabais. Combien économises-tu?
- Choices: A) $0.75 B) $0.25 C) $1.00 D) $0.50
- Hint: 25% = one quarter, so divide the price by 4 (e.g., 25% of $4.00 = $4.00 ÷ 4 = $1.00).
- Steps:
- 25% of $2.00 = $2.00 ÷ 4 = $0.50.
- You save $0.50.
- Answer: $0.50
[Hard] Multi-Step Fraction Problem
- EN: A bag of trail mix is 3/8 peanuts and 2/8 raisins. What fraction of the bag is NOT peanuts or raisins?
- FR: Un sac de mélange de randonnée contient 3/8 d'arachides et 2/8 de raisins. Quelle fraction du sac n'est ni des arachides ni des raisins?
- Choices: A) 2/8 B) 5/8 C) 3/8 D) 1/8
- Hint: Add the two fractions first, then subtract from the whole (e.g., 2/6 + 1/6 = 3/6; 1 whole − 3/6 = 3/6 remaining).
- Steps:
- Peanuts + raisins = 3/8 + 2/8 = 5/8.
- Remaining = 8/8 − 5/8 = 3/8.
- Answer: 3/8
[Hard] Decimal Word Problem
- EN: Jake earns $12.50 per hour shovelling snow. He works for 3 hours. How much does he earn in total?
- FR: Jake gagne 12,50 $ de l'heure en pelletant de la neige. Il travaille pendant 3 heures. Combien gagne-t-il au total?
- Choices: A) $36.50 B) $37.50 C) $38.00 D) $35.50
- Hint: Multiply the hourly rate by the number of hours (e.g., $10.25 × 4 = $41.00).
- Steps:
- $12.50 × 3: $12.00 × 3 = $36.00; $0.50 × 3 = $1.50.
- $36.00 + $1.50 = $37.50.
- Answer: $37.50
Grade 6 Problems
[Easy] Percent of a Number
- EN: What is 30% of 200?
- FR: Combien font 30% de 200?
- Choices: A) 50 B) 60 C) 40 D) 70
- Hint: Find 10% first by dividing by 10, then multiply (e.g., 30% of 500: 500 ÷ 10 = 50, then 50 × 3 = 150).
- Steps:
- 10% of 200 = 200 ÷ 10 = 20.
- 30% = 20 × 3 = 60.
- Answer: 60
[Easy] Order of Operations (BEDMAS)
- EN: What is 3 + 4 × 2?
- FR: Combien font 3 + 4 × 2?
- Choices: A) 14 B) 10 C) 11 D) 16
- Hint: Multiplication comes before addition in BEDMAS (e.g., 5 + 2 × 3: do 2 × 3 = 6 first, then 5 + 6 = 11).
- Steps:
- Multiplication first: 4 × 2 = 8.
- Then addition: 3 + 8 = 11.
- Answer: 11
[Easy] Ratio
- EN: In a bag of marbles, there are 4 red and 6 blue marbles. What is the ratio of red to blue?
- FR: Dans un sac de billes, il y a 4 rouges et 6 bleues. Quel est le rapport des rouges aux bleues?
- Choices: A) 6:4 B) 4:10 C) 4:6 D) 2:3
- Hint: A ratio compares two quantities in order (e.g., 3 cats and 5 dogs → ratio of cats to dogs is 3:5).
- Steps:
- Red : Blue = 4 : 6.
- The ratio of red to blue is 4:6.
- Answer: 4:6
[Easy] Integers Introduction
- EN: On a winter day, the temperature is −3°C. It drops by 4 degrees. What is the new temperature?
- FR: Par une journée d'hiver, la température est de −3 °C. Elle baisse de 4 degrés. Quelle est la nouvelle température?
- Choices: A) −8°C B) 1°C C) −7°C D) −6°C
- Hint: Dropping below zero means going further negative (e.g., −2°C dropping 3 degrees → −2 − 3 = −5°C).
- Steps:
- −3 − 4 = −7.
- The new temperature is −7°C.
- Answer: −7°C
[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) 2/7
- Hint: Multiply numerators together and denominators together (e.g., 1/2 × 2/5 = 2/10 = 1/5).
- Steps:
- Numerators: 2 × 3 = 6.
- Denominators: 3 × 4 = 12.
- 6/12 = 1/2.
- Answer: 1/2
[Medium] BEDMAS with Brackets
- EN: What is (5 + 3) × 2 − 4?
- FR: Combien font (5 + 3) × 2 − 4?
- Choices: A) 10 B) 14 C) 12 D) 16
- Hint: Solve brackets first, then multiply, then subtract (e.g., (2 + 4) × 3 − 5 = 6 × 3 − 5 = 18 − 5 = 13).
- Steps:
- Brackets: 5 + 3 = 8.
- Multiply: 8 × 2 = 16.
- Subtract: 16 − 4 = 12.
- Answer: 12
[Medium] Rate Problem
- EN: A car travels 120 km in 2 hours. What is its speed in km per hour?
- FR: Une voiture parcourt 120 km en 2 heures. Quelle est sa vitesse en km/h?
- Choices: A) 50 km/h B) 70 km/h C) 60 km/h D) 80 km/h
- Hint: Divide the total distance by the number of hours to find the rate (e.g., 90 km in 3 hours = 90 ÷ 3 = 30 km/h).
- Steps:
- Speed = distance ÷ time = 120 ÷ 2.
- 120 ÷ 2 = 60 km/h.
- Answer: 60 km/h
[Medium] Simple Algebraic Expression
- EN: If n = 5, what is the value of 3n + 7?
- FR: Si n = 5, quelle est la valeur de 3n + 7?
- Choices: A) 20 B) 25 C) 22 D) 18
- Hint: Replace the variable with the given number and then calculate (e.g., if x = 3, then 4x + 2 = 4 × 3 + 2 = 14).
- Steps:
- Replace n with 5: 3 × 5 + 7.
- 3 × 5 = 15; 15 + 7 = 22.
- Answer: 22
[Hard] Fraction Division
- EN: What is 3/4 ÷ 1/2?
- FR: Combien font 3/4 ÷ 1/2?
- Choices: A) 3/8 B) 2/3 C) 1 1/2 D) 4/3
- Hint: To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction (e.g., 2/5 ÷ 1/3 = 2/5 × 3/1 = 6/5).
- Steps:
- Flip the second fraction: 1/2 becomes 2/1.
- Multiply: 3/4 × 2/1 = 6/4 = 3/2.
- 3/2 = 1 1/2.
- Answer: 1 1/2
[Hard] Percent Problem
- EN: There are 40 students in a class. 35% of them play hockey. How many students play hockey?
- FR: Il y a 40 élèves dans une classe. 35% d'entre eux jouent au hockey. Combien d'élèves jouent au hockey?
- Choices: A) 16 students B) 12 students C) 14 students D) 18 students
- Hint: Find 10% first, then multiply to get 35% (e.g., 10% of 60 = 6; 35% = 3 × 10% + 5% = 3 × 6 + 3 = 21).
- Steps:
- 10% of 40 = 4.
- 35% = 3 × 4 + (5% = 2) = 12 + 2 = 14.
- 14 students play hockey.
- Answer: 14 students
Grade 7 Problems
[Easy] Integer Addition
- EN: What is (−5) + 9?
- FR: Combien font (−5) + 9?
- Choices: A) −14 B) 3 C) 4 D) −4
- Hint: When adding integers with different signs, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger (e.g., (−3) + 7 = 4 because 7 − 3 = 4, and 7 is positive).
- Steps:
- |9| > |−5|, so the answer is positive.
- 9 − 5 = 4.
- Answer: 4
[Easy] Percent — Discount
- EN: A jacket costs $80. It is 20% off. How much is the discount?
- FR: Une veste coûte 80 $. Elle est à 20 % de rabais. Quel est le montant du rabais?
- Choices: A) $18 B) $20 C) $16 D) $14
- Hint: Find 10% by dividing by 10, then double it for 20% (e.g., 20% of $60 = $6 × 2 = $12).
- Steps:
- 10% of $80 = $8.
- 20% = $8 × 2 = $16.
- The discount is $16.
- Answer: $16
[Easy] One-Step Linear Equation
- EN: Solve for x: x + 9 = 15.
- FR: Résous pour x : x + 9 = 15.
- Choices: A) x = 5 B) x = 7 C) x = 6 D) x = 24
- Hint: To isolate x, do the opposite operation on both sides (e.g., x + 4 = 10 → x = 10 − 4 = 6).
- Steps:
- Subtract 9 from both sides: x = 15 − 9.
- x = 6.
- Answer: x = 6
[Easy] Integer Subtraction
- EN: What is 3 − (−4)?
- FR: Combien font 3 − (−4)?
- Choices: A) −1 B) 8 C) −7 D) 7
- Hint: Subtracting a negative is the same as adding a positive (e.g., 5 − (−2) = 5 + 2 = 7).
- Steps:
- 3 − (−4) = 3 + 4 = 7.
- Answer: 7
[Medium] Percentage — Tax
- EN: A book costs $15.00. Ontario's HST is 13%. How much tax is added?
- FR: Un livre coûte 15,00 $. La TVH en Ontario est de 13 %. Combien de taxe est ajoutée?
- Choices: A) $1.50 B) $2.25 C) $1.95 D) $2.60
- Hint: Find 10% then 3% separately and add (e.g., 13% of $20: 10% = $2.00, 3% = $0.60, total tax = $2.60).
- Steps:
- 10% of $15 = $1.50.
- 3% of $15 = $0.45.
- Tax = $1.50 + $0.45 = $1.95.
- Answer: $1.95
[Medium] Integer Multiplication
- EN: What is (−6) × (−3)?
- FR: Combien font (−6) × (−3)?
- Choices: A) −18 B) 14 C) 18 D) −9
- Hint: A negative times a negative equals a positive (e.g., (−4) × (−5) = +20).
- Steps:
- Negative × negative = positive.
- 6 × 3 = 18.
- (−6) × (−3) = 18.
- Answer: 18
[Medium] Surface Area
- EN: What is the surface area of a rectangular prism that is 5 cm × 4 cm × 3 cm?
- FR: Quelle est l'aire de la surface d'un prisme rectangulaire de 5 cm × 4 cm × 3 cm?
- Choices: A) 60 cm² B) 94 cm² C) 120 cm² D) 74 cm²
- Hint: Surface area = 2(lw + lh + wh) (e.g., for a 2 × 3 × 4 box: 2(6 + 8 + 12) = 2 × 26 = 52 cm²).
- Steps:
- lw = 5 × 4 = 20; lh = 5 × 3 = 15; wh = 4 × 3 = 12.
- SA = 2(20 + 15 + 12) = 2(47) = 94 cm².
- Answer: 94 cm²
[Medium] Probability
- EN: A bag has 3 red, 4 blue, and 3 green marbles. What is the probability of picking a blue marble?
- FR: Un sac contient 3 billes rouges, 4 bleues et 3 vertes. Quelle est la probabilité de piger une bille bleue?
- Choices: A) 3/10 B) 4/7 C) 2/5 D) 4/10
- Hint: Probability = favourable outcomes ÷ total outcomes (e.g., 2 red out of 8 total = 2/8).
- Steps:
- Total marbles = 3 + 4 + 3 = 10.
- Blue marbles = 4.
- Probability = 4/10.
- Answer: 4/10
[Hard] Two-Step Equation Preview
- EN: Solve for n: 3n − 5 = 16.
- FR: Résous pour n : 3n − 5 = 16.
- Choices: A) n = 8 B) n = 9 C) n = 7 D) n = 11
- Hint: Add 5 to both sides first, then divide (e.g., 4x − 3 = 13 → 4x = 16 → x = 4).
- Steps:
- Add 5 to both sides: 3n = 21.
- Divide both sides by 3: n = 7.
- Answer: n = 7
[Hard] Percent Increase
- EN: A store raises the price of skates from $60 to $75. What is the percent increase?
- FR: Un magasin augmente le prix des patins de 60 $ à 75 $. Quel est le pourcentage d'augmentation?
- Choices: A) 15% B) 20% C) 25% D) 18%
- Hint: Percent increase = (increase ÷ original) × 100 (e.g., price goes from $40 to $50: increase = $10; 10 ÷ 40 × 100 = 25%).
- Steps:
- Increase = $75 − $60 = $15.
- Percent increase = (15 ÷ 60) × 100 = 0.25 × 100 = 25%.
- Answer: 25%
Grade 8 Problems
[Easy] Perfect Squares
- EN: What is √144?
- FR: Combien fait √144?
- Choices: A) 11 B) 14 C) 13 D) 12
- Hint: A perfect square root asks "what number times itself gives this?" (e.g., √81 = 9 because 9 × 9 = 81).
- Steps:
- Ask: what number × itself = 144?
- 12 × 12 = 144.
- √144 = 12.
- Answer: 12
[Easy] Mean
- EN: Find the mean of: 4, 8, 6, 10, 12.
- FR: Trouve la moyenne de : 4, 8, 6, 10, 12.
- Choices: A) 8 B) 6 C) 10 D) 9
- Hint: Mean = sum of all values ÷ number of values (e.g., mean of 2, 4, 6 = 12 ÷ 3 = 4).
- Steps:
- Sum = 4 + 8 + 6 + 10 + 12 = 40.
- Number of values = 5.
- Mean = 40 ÷ 5 = 8.
- Answer: 8
[Easy] Two-Step Equation
- EN: Solve for x: 2x + 3 = 11.
- FR: Résous pour x : 2x + 3 = 11.
- Choices: A) x = 5 B) x = 3 C) x = 7 D) x = 4
- Hint: Undo addition first, then division (e.g., 3x + 2 = 14 → 3x = 12 → x = 4).
- Steps:
- Subtract 3: 2x = 8.
- Divide by 2: x = 4.
- Answer: x = 4
[Easy] Percent Increase/Decrease
- EN: A $50 sweater is on sale for 10% off. What is the sale price?
- FR: Un chandail de 50 $ est en solde à 10 % de rabais. Quel est le prix de vente?
- Choices: A) $40 B) $45 C) $48 D) $42
- Hint: Find the discount first, then subtract from the original price (e.g., 10% off $80 = $8 off → $72).
- Steps:
- 10% of $50 = $5.
- Sale price = $50 − $5 = $45.
- Answer: $45
[Medium] Pythagorean Theorem
- EN: A right triangle has legs of 3 cm and 4 cm. What is the length of the hypotenuse?
- FR: Un triangle rectangle a des jambes de 3 cm et 4 cm. Quelle est la longueur de l'hypoténuse?
- Choices: A) 6 cm B) 7 cm C) 5 cm D) 8 cm
- Hint: Use a² + b² = c² (e.g., legs 5 and 12: 25 + 144 = 169 → √169 = 13).
- Steps:
- a² + b² = c²: 3² + 4² = 9 + 16 = 25.
- c = √25 = 5 cm.
- Answer: 5 cm
[Medium] Slope Introduction
- EN: A line passes through (0, 2) and (3, 8). What is the slope?
- FR: Une droite passe par (0, 2) et (3, 8). Quelle est la pente?
- Choices: A) 3 B) 4 C) 2 D) 6
- Hint: Slope = rise ÷ run = (y₂ − y₁) ÷ (x₂ − x₁) (e.g., (0,1) to (2,5): rise = 4, run = 2, slope = 2).
- Steps:
- Rise = 8 − 2 = 6.
- Run = 3 − 0 = 3.
- Slope = 6 ÷ 3 = 2.
- Answer: 2
[Medium] Median and Mode
- EN: Find the median of: 3, 7, 7, 9, 11.
- FR: Trouve la médiane de : 3, 7, 7, 9, 11.
- Choices: A) 3 B) 9 C) 11 D) 7
- Hint: The median is the middle value when data is ordered (e.g., in 2, 5, 8, 10, 13 the median is 8).
- Steps:
- Data is already in order: 3, 7, 7, 9, 11.
- The middle (3rd) value is 7.
- Answer: 7
[Medium] Two-Step Equation (Harder)
- EN: Solve for y: 5y − 8 = 22.
- FR: Résous pour y : 5y − 8 = 22.
- Choices: A) y = 7 B) y = 5 C) y = 9 D) y = 6
- Hint: Add to both sides first, then divide (e.g., 4y − 3 = 17 → 4y = 20 → y = 5).
- Steps:
- Add 8 to both sides: 5y = 30.
- Divide by 5: y = 6.
- Answer: y = 6
[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 other leg?
- FR: Un triangle rectangle a une hypoténuse de 13 cm et un côté de 5 cm. Quel est l'autre côté?
- Choices: A) 10 cm B) 14 cm C) 8 cm D) 12 cm
- Hint: Rearrange a² + b² = c² to find the missing leg: b² = c² − a² (e.g., c = 10, a = 6: b² = 100 − 36 = 64 → b = 8).
- Steps:
- b² = 13² − 5² = 169 − 25 = 144.
- b = √144 = 12 cm.
- Answer: 12 cm
[Hard] Percent Change
- EN: A hockey team won 18 games last year and 24 games this year. What is the percent increase in wins?
- FR: Une équipe de hockey a gagné 18 parties l'an dernier et 24 cette année. Quel est le pourcentage d'augmentation?
- Choices: A) 25% B) 35% C) 30% D) 33%
- Hint: Percent change = (change ÷ original) × 100 (e.g., from 20 to 25: change = 5; 5 ÷ 20 × 100 = 25%).
- Steps:
- Change = 24 − 18 = 6.
- Percent increase = (6 ÷ 18) × 100 = 0.3333… × 100 ≈ 33%.
- The percent increase is 33%.
- Answer: 33%
Grade 9 Problems
[Easy] Solving Linear Equations
- EN: Solve for x: 4x − 6 = 10.
- FR: Résous pour x : 4x − 6 = 10.
- Choices: A) x = 5 B) x = 3 C) x = 4 D) x = 6
- Hint: Add to both sides, then divide (e.g., 3x − 5 = 7 → 3x = 12 → x = 4).
- Steps:
- Add 6 to both sides: 4x = 16.
- Divide by 4: x = 4.
- Answer: x = 4
[Easy] Slope-Intercept Form
- EN: What is the y-intercept of the line y = 3x − 5?
- FR: Quelle est l'ordonnée à l'origine de la droite y = 3x − 5?
- Choices: A) 5 B) 3 C) −5 D) −3
- Hint: In y = mx + b, the b value is the y-intercept (e.g., y = 2x + 7 has y-intercept 7).
- Steps:
- y = 3x − 5 is in the form y = mx + b.
- b = −5, so the y-intercept is −5.
- Answer: −5
[Easy] Adding Polynomials
- EN: Simplify: (3x + 4) + (2x − 1).
- FR: Simplifie : (3x + 4) + (2x − 1).
- Choices: A) 6x + 4 B) 5x + 5 C) 5x + 3 D) 4x + 3
- Hint: Combine like terms: add the x-terms together and the number terms together (e.g., (4x + 3) + (x − 2) = 5x + 1).
- Steps:
- x-terms: 3x + 2x = 5x.
- Constant terms: 4 + (−1) = 3.
- Result: 5x + 3.
- Answer: 5x + 3
[Easy] SOH-CAH-TOA Intro
- EN: In a right triangle, the side opposite an angle is 3 cm and the hypotenuse is 5 cm. What is the sine of that angle?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté opposé à un angle mesure 3 cm et l'hypoténuse mesure 5 cm. Quel est le sinus de cet angle?
- Choices: A) 5/3 B) 4/5 C) 3/4 D) 3/5
- Hint: sin(θ) = opposite ÷ hypotenuse (e.g., opposite = 4, hypotenuse = 8 → sin = 4/8 = 1/2).
- Steps:
- sin(θ) = opposite / hypotenuse = 3/5.
- Answer: 3/5
[Medium] Linear Inequality
- EN: Solve and identify the correct answer: 2x + 3 > 11.
- FR: Résous et identifie la bonne réponse : 2x + 3 > 11.
- Choices: A) x > 3 B) x > 5 C) x > 4 D) x < 4
- Hint: Solve like an equation, but keep the inequality sign (e.g., 3x + 1 > 10 → 3x > 9 → x > 3).
- Steps:
- Subtract 3: 2x > 8.
- Divide by 2: x > 4.
- Answer: x > 4
[Medium] Multiplying Polynomials
- EN: Expand: 3x(2x + 5).
- FR: Développe : 3x(2x + 5).
- Choices: A) 5x² + 8x B) 6x² + 15x C) 6x + 15 D) 6x² + 8x
- Hint: Distribute by multiplying the term outside to each term inside (e.g., 2x(x + 4) = 2x² + 8x).
- Steps:
- 3x × 2x = 6x².
- 3x × 5 = 15x.
- Result: 6x² + 15x.
- Answer: 6x² + 15x
[Medium] Similar Triangles
- EN: Two similar triangles have sides in ratio 2:5. The shorter triangle has a side of 6 cm. What is the corresponding side of the larger triangle?
- FR: Deux triangles semblables ont des côtés dans le rapport 2:5. Le petit triangle a un côté de 6 cm. Quel est le côté correspondant du grand triangle?
- Choices: A) 12 cm B) 18 cm C) 15 cm D) 20 cm
- Hint: Set up a proportion and solve (e.g., ratio 3:7, short side = 9; long side = 9 × 7/3 = 21 cm).
- Steps:
- Ratio is 2:5; short side = 6.
- 6 ÷ 2 = 3 (scale factor).
- Large side = 5 × 3 = 15 cm.
- Answer: 15 cm
[Medium] Graphing Lines
- EN: Which point lies on the line y = 2x + 1?
- FR: Quel point se trouve sur la droite y = 2x + 1?
- Choices: A) (2, 6) B) (3, 8) C) (1, 4) D) (4, 10)
- Hint: Substitute the x-value into the equation and check if y matches (e.g., for y = x + 3, test (2, 5): 2 + 3 = 5 ✓).
- Steps:
- Test (3, 8): y = 2(3) + 1 = 6 + 1 = 7 ≠ 8.
- Test (2, 6): y = 2(2) + 1 = 5 ≠ 6.
- Test (1, 4): y = 2(1) + 1 = 3 ≠ 4.
- Test (4, 10): y = 2(4) + 1 = 9 ≠ 10.
- Re-check (3, 8): 2(3)+1 = 7 — re-verify all. Test (4, 9) — not an option. Recheck (2, 5) — not an option. The closest correct answer among options: checking each: (1,4): 2+1=3 no; (2,6): 5 no; (3,8): 7 no; (4,10): 9 no. Let me reselect: correct point on y=2x+1 that matches an option — (3,7) would be correct but not listed. Adjust choice C to (1, 3) — but I must keep all choices as listed. Let me recalculate with a different point selection. The correct answer on y=2x+1: if x=3, y=7. If x=4, y=9. Use (3, 7) as correct choice. Revising choices: A) (2, 6) B) (3, 7) C) (1, 4) D) (4, 10) — correct is B.
- Answer: (3, 7)
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[Medium] Graphing Lines
- EN: Which point lies on the line y = 2x + 1?
- FR: Quel point se trouve sur la droite y = 2x + 1?
- Choices: A) (2, 6) B) (3, 7) C) (1, 4) D) (4, 10)
- Hint: Substitute the x-value into the equation and check if y matches (e.g., for y = x + 3, test (2, 5): 2 + 3 = 5 ✓).
- Steps:
- Test (3, 7): y = 2(3) + 1 = 6 + 1 = 7 ✓.
- The point (3, 7) lies on the line.
- Answer: (3, 7)
[Hard] Trigonometry — Find a Side
- EN: In a right triangle, one angle is 30°. The hypotenuse is 10 cm. What is the length of the side opposite the 30° angle?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, un angle mesure 30°. L'hypoténuse est de 10 cm. Quelle est la longueur du côté opposé à l'angle de 30°?
- Choices: A) 8 cm B) 7 cm C) 5 cm D) 6 cm
- Hint: Use sin(θ) = opposite/hypotenuse; opposite = hypotenuse × sin(θ) (e.g., 45° angle, hypotenuse = 8: opposite = 8 × sin(45°) ≈ 5.66 cm).
- Steps:
- sin(30°) = 0.5.
- Opposite = 10 × sin(30°) = 10 × 0.5 = 5 cm.
- Answer: 5 cm
[Hard] Systems of Equations Preview
- EN: Solve the system: x + y = 10 and x − y = 4. What is x?
- FR: Résous le système : x + y = 10 et x − y = 4. Quelle est la valeur de x?
- Choices: A) x = 8 B) x = 6 C) x = 9 D) x = 7
- Hint: Add the two equations together to eliminate y (e.g., x + y = 9 and x − y = 3 → 2x = 12 → x = 6).
- Steps:
- Add equations: (x + y) + (x − y) = 10 + 4 → 2x = 14.
- x = 7.
- Answer: x = 7
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 + 4) C) (x + 2)(x + 3) D) (x + 3)(x + 4)
- Hint: Find two numbers that multiply to the constant and add to the middle coefficient (e.g., x² + 7x + 12: 3 × 4 = 12 and 3 + 4 = 7 → (x + 3)(x + 4)).
- Steps:
- Need two numbers: product = 6, sum = 5.
- 2 × 3 = 6 and 2 + 3 = 5.
- x² + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3).
- Answer: (x + 2)(x + 3)
[Easy] Trigonometry
- EN: In a right triangle, the adjacent side is 8 cm and the hypotenuse is 10 cm. What is cos(θ)?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté adjacent mesure 8 cm et l'hypoténuse mesure 10 cm. Quel est cos(θ)?
- Choices: A) 8/6 B) 6/10 C) 10/8 D) 8/10
- Hint: cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse (e.g., adjacent = 5, hypotenuse = 13 → cos = 5/13).
- Steps:
- cos(θ) = adjacent / hypotenuse = 8/10.
- Answer: 8/10
[Easy] Systems of Equations
- EN: Solve the system: y = 2x and y = x + 5. What is x?
- FR: Résous le système : y = 2x et y = x + 5. Quelle est la valeur de x?
- Choices: A) x = 3 B) x = 7 C) x = 4 D) x = 5
- Hint: Set the two expressions equal since both equal y (e.g., y = 3x and y = x + 8 → 3x = x + 8 → x = 4).
- Steps:
- Set equal: 2x = x + 5.
- Subtract x: x = 5.
- Answer: x = 5
[Easy] Quadratic Formula — Roots
- EN: What are the roots of (x − 3)(x + 2) = 0?
- FR: Quelles sont les racines de (x − 3)(x + 2) = 0?
- Choices: A) x = 3 or x = 2 B) x = −3 or x = 2 C) x = 3 or x = −2 D) x = −3 or x = −2
- Hint: Set each bracket equal to zero (e.g., (x − 5)(x + 1) = 0 → x = 5 or x = −1).
- Steps:
- x − 3 = 0 → x = 3.
- x + 2 = 0 → x = −2.
- Answer: x = 3 or x = −2
[Medium] Completing the Square
- EN: Rewrite x² + 6x + 5 by completing the square. What is the vertex form?
- FR: Réécris x² + 6x + 5 en complétant le carré. Quelle est la forme du sommet?
- Choices: A) (x + 3)² − 5 B) (x + 3)² − 4 C) (x + 6)² − 5 D) (x + 3)² + 4
- Hint: Take half the middle coefficient, square it, add and subtract (e.g., x² + 4x + 1: half of 4 = 2; (x+2)² − 4 + 1 = (x+2)² − 3).
- Steps:
- Half of 6 = 3; 3² = 9.
- x² + 6x + 5 = (x + 3)² − 9 + 5 = (x + 3)² − 4.
- Answer: (x + 3)² − 4
[Medium] Circle Geometry
- EN: A circle has a radius of 7 cm. What is the area of the circle? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
- FR: Un cercle a un rayon de 7 cm. Quelle est son aire? (Utilise π ≈ 3,14)
- Choices: A) 43.96 cm² B) 153.86 cm² C) 44.00 cm² D) 196.00 cm²
- Hint: Area = πr² (e.g., radius = 5: A = 3.14 × 25 = 78.5 cm²).
- Steps:
- A = πr² = 3.14 × 7² = 3.14 × 49.
- 3.14 × 49 = 153.86 cm².
- Answer: 153.86 cm²
[Medium] Volume of a Cylinder
- EN: A cylindrical can has radius 3 cm and height 10 cm. What is its volume? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
- FR: Une boîte cylindrique a un rayon de 3 cm et une hauteur de 10 cm. Quel est son volume? (Utilise π ≈ 3,14)
- Choices: A) 282.60 cm³ B) 94.20 cm³ C) 188.40 cm³ D) 314.00 cm³
- Hint: Volume of cylinder = πr²h (e.g., r = 2, h = 5: V = 3.14 × 4 × 5 = 62.8 cm³).
- Steps:
- V = πr²h = 3.14 × 3² × 10 = 3.14 × 9 × 10.
- 3.14 × 90 = 282.60 cm³.
- Answer: 282.60 cm³
[Medium] Solving a Quadratic by Factoring
- EN: Solve for x: x² − 7x + 12 = 0.
- FR: Résous pour x : x² − 7x + 12 = 0.
- Choices: A) x = 4 or x = 3 B) x = 6 or x = 2 C) x = 4 or x = −3 D) x = 12 or x = 1
- Hint: Factor first, then set each bracket to zero (e.g., x² − 5x + 6 = (x−2)(x−3) = 0 → x = 2 or x = 3).
- Steps:
- Factor: find two numbers with product 12 and sum −7: −3 and −4.
- x² − 7x + 12 = (x − 3)(x − 4) = 0.
- x = 3 or x = 4.
- Answer: x = 4 or x = 3
[Hard] Quadratic Word Problem
- EN: A ball is kicked and its height h (in metres) is given by h = −t² + 4t + 5, where t is time in seconds. What is the maximum height?
- FR: Un ballon est botté et sa hauteur h (en mètres) est donnée par h = −t² + 4t + 5, où t est le temps en secondes. Quelle est la hauteur maximale?
- Choices: A) 8 m B) 10 m C) 9 m D) 11 m
- Hint: The maximum height of a parabola is at the vertex; find t = −b/(2a) then substitute (e.g., h = −t² + 6t + 1: t = 3, h = −9 + 18 + 1 = 10 m).
- Steps:
- t at vertex = −b/(2a) = −4/(2 × −1) = 2 seconds.
- h = −(2)² + 4(2) + 5 = −4 + 8 + 5 = 9 m.
- Answer: 9 m
[Hard] Systems — Word Problem
- EN: Two friends buy school supplies. Alex buys 3 pencils and 2 erasers for $1.60. Sam buys 1 pencil and 4 erasers for $1.40. What is the cost of one pencil?
- FR: Deux amis achètent des fournitures scolaires. Alex achète 3 crayons et 2 gommes pour 1,60 $. Sam achète 1 crayon et 4 gommes pour 1,40 $. Quel est le coût d'un crayon?
- Choices: A) $0.30 B) $0.40 C) $0.20 D) $0.50
- Hint: Set up two equations and use substitution or elimination (e.g., 2x + y = 5 and x + y = 3 → subtract: x = 2).
- Steps:
- Let p = pencil, e = eraser: 3p + 2e = 1.60 and p + 4e = 1.40.
- Multiply second by 3: 3p + 12e = 4.20.
- Subtract first: 10e = 2.60 → e = 0.26.
- Substitute: p + 4(0.26) = 1.40 → p + 1.04 = 1.40 → p = 0.36. Hmm — let me use cleaner numbers.
- Revised: Using elimination: multiply eq2 by 3: 3p + 12e = 4.20; subtract eq1: 10e = 2.60 → e = $0.26; p = 1.40 − 4(0.26) = 1.40 − 1.04 = $0.36. This doesn't match choices. Let me re-design.
(Redesigning for clean numbers: 3p + 2e = 1.60 and p + 4e = 1.20)
- Revised problem:
[Hard] Systems — Word Problem
- EN: Alex buys 3 pencils and 2 erasers for $1.60. Sam buys 1 pencil and 2 erasers for $0.80. What is the cost of one pencil?
- FR: Alex achète 3 crayons et 2 gommes pour 1,60 $. Sam achète 1 crayon et 2 gommes pour 0,80 $. Quel est le coût d'un crayon?
- Choices: A) $0.50 B) $0.30 C) $0.40 D) $0.60
- Hint: Subtract one equation from the other to eliminate one variable (e.g., 4x + y = 10 and 2x + y = 6 → subtract: 2x = 4 → x = 2).
- Steps:
- Equation 1: 3p + 2e = 1.60; Equation 2: p + 2e = 0.80.
- Subtract eq2 from eq1: 2p = 0.80 → p = $0.40.
- Answer: $0.40
Grade 11 Problems
[Easy] Exponential Functions
- EN: An investment doubles every 10 years. If you start with $500, how much will you have after 10 years?
- FR: Un investissement double tous les 10 ans. Si tu commences avec 500 $, combien auras-tu après 10 ans?
- Choices: A) $1500 B) $750 C) $1000 D) $2000
- Hint: "Doubles" means multiply by 2 once for each period (e.g., $200 after one doubling = $200 × 2 = $400).
- Steps:
- After one doubling period: $500 × 2 = $1000.
- Answer: $1000
[Easy] Arithmetic Sequence
- EN: The first term of an arithmetic sequence is 5 and the common difference is 4. What is the 5th term?
- FR: Le premier terme d'une suite arithmétique est 5 et la raison est 4. Quel est le 5e terme?
- Choices: A) 20 B) 25 C) 21 D) 16
- Hint: Use the formula aₙ = a₁ + (n − 1)d (e.g., a₁ = 3, d = 2, find a₄: 3 + 3 × 2 = 9).
- Steps:
- a₅ = 5 + (5 − 1) × 4 = 5 + 16 = 21.
- Answer: 21
[Easy] Logarithm Intro
- EN: What is log₂(8)?
- FR: Combien fait log₂(8)?
- Choices: A) 2 B) 4 C) 3 D) 8
- Hint: log_b(x) asks "to what power must b be raised to get x?" (e.g., log₃(9) = 2 because 3² = 9).
- Steps:
- 2? = 8: 2¹ = 2, 2² = 4, 2³ = 8.
- log₂(8) = 3.
- Answer: 3
[Easy] Compound Interest
- EN: $1000 is invested at 5% interest compounded annually for 1 year. How much interest is earned?
- FR: 1 000 $ est investi à 5 % d'intérêt composé annuellement pendant 1 an. Combien d'intérêts sont gagnés?
- Choices: A) $25 B) $100 C) $50 D) $75
- Hint: For one year, interest = principal × rate (e.g., $800 at 4% for 1 year = $800 × 0.04 = $32).
- Steps:
- Interest = $1000 × 0.05 = $50.
- Answer: $50
[Medium] Quadratic Function — Vertex
- EN: The function f(x) = −2(x − 3)² + 7 has its vertex at which point?
- FR: La fonction f(x) = −2(x − 3)² + 7 a son sommet en quel point?
- Choices: A) (−3, 7) B) (3, −7) C) (3, 7) D) (−3, −7)
- Hint: In f(x) = a(x − h)² + k, the vertex is at (h, k) (e.g., f(x) = 3(x − 1)² + 5 has vertex (1, 5)).
- Steps:
- h = 3, k = 7.
- Vertex is at (3, 7).
- Answer: (3, 7)
[Medium] Geometric Sequence
- EN: The first term of a geometric sequence is 2 and the common ratio is 3. What is the 4th term?
- FR: Le premier terme d'une suite géométrique est 2 et la raison est 3. Quel est le 4e terme?
- Choices: A) 54 B) 18 C) 24 D) 36
- Hint: Use aₙ = a₁ × rⁿ⁻¹ (e.g., a₁ = 4, r = 2, find a₃: 4 × 2² = 4 × 4 = 16).
- Steps:
- a₄ = 2 × 3⁴⁻¹ = 2 × 3³ = 2 × 27 = 54.
- Answer: 54
[Medium] Trigonometric Identity
- EN: Simplify: sin²(θ) + cos²(θ).
- FR: Simplifie : sin²(θ) + cos²(θ).
- Choices: A) 0 B) 2 C) sin(2θ) D) 1
- Hint: This is one of the most important identities in trigonometry — it always equals a constant (e.g., for any angle, try θ = 30°: (1/2)² + (√3/2)² = 1/4 + 3/4 = 1).
- Steps:
- sin²(θ) + cos²(θ) = 1 is the Pythagorean identity.
- Answer: 1
[Medium] Compound Interest Formula
- EN: $2000 is invested at 6% compounded annually for 2 years. What is the amount after 2 years?
- FR: 2 000 $ est investi à 6 % composé annuellement pendant 2 ans. Quel est le montant après 2 ans?
- Choices: A) $2247.20 B) $2240.00 C) $2120.00 D) $2260.00
- Hint: Use A = P(1 + r)ⁿ (e.g., $1000 at 5% for 2 years: A = 1000 × 1.05² = 1000 × 1.1025 = $1102.50).
- Steps:
- A = 2000 × (1.06)² = 2000 × 1.1236 = $2247.20.
- Answer: $2247.20
[Hard] Sum of Arithmetic Series
- EN: Find the sum of the first 10 terms of the arithmetic series where a₁ = 3 and d = 5.
- FR: Trouve la somme des 10 premiers termes de la série arithmétique où a₁ = 3 et d = 5.
- Choices: A) 255 B) 240 C) 280 D) 255
- Hint: Use Sₙ = n/2 × (2a₁ + (n−1)d) (e.g., a₁ = 1, d = 3, n = 5: S₅ = 5/2 × (2 + 12) = 5/2 × 14 = 35).
- Steps:
- S₁₀ = 10/2 × (2 × 3 + 9 × 5) = 5 × (6 + 45) = 5 × 51 = 255.
(Note: choices A and D are both 255 — correcting:)
- Choices: A) 255 B) 240 C) 280 D) 300
- Steps:
- S₁₀ = 10/2 × (2 × 3 + 9 × 5) = 5 × (6 + 45) = 5 × 51 = 255.
- Answer: 255
[Hard] Sum of Arithmetic Series (corrected)
- EN: Find the sum of the first 10 terms of the arithmetic series where a₁ = 3 and d = 5.
- FR: Trouve la somme des 10 premiers termes de la série arithmétique où a₁ = 3 et d = 5.
- Choices: A) 255 B) 240 C) 280 D) 300
- Hint: Use Sₙ = n/2 × (2a₁ + (n−1)d) (e.g., a₁ = 2, d = 4, n = 5: S₅ = 5/2 × (4 + 16) = 50).
- Steps:
- S₁₀ = 10/2 × (2 × 3 + 9 × 5).
- = 5 × (6 + 45) = 5 × 51 = 255.
- Answer: 255
[Hard] Exponential Growth
- EN: A bacteria culture starts with 200 cells and triples every hour. How many cells are there after 3 hours?
- FR: Une culture bactérienne commence avec 200 cellules et triple chaque heure. Combien de cellules y a-t-il après 3 heures?
- Choices: A) 1800 cells B) 5400 cells C) 1600 cells D) 2400 cells
- Hint: Use exponential growth: A = a × rⁿ (e.g., 100 cells tripling for 2 hours: 100 × 3² = 900 cells).
- Steps:
- A = 200 × 3³ = 200 × 27 = 5400.
- There are 5400 cells after 3 hours.
- Answer: 5400 cells
Grade 12 Problems
[Easy] Permutations
- EN: How many ways can you arrange 4 different books on a shelf?
- FR: De combien de façons peut-on placer 4 livres différents sur une étagère?
- Choices: A) 16 B) 24 C) 12 D) 48
- Hint: For n objects in a row, the number of arrangements = n! (e.g., 3 objects: 3! = 3 × 2 × 1 = 6).
- Steps:
- 4! = 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 24.
- Answer: 24
[Easy] Derivative — Power Rule
- EN: What is the derivative of f(x) = x³?
- FR: Quelle est la dérivée de f(x) = x³?
- Choices: A) x² B) 3x C) 3x² D) x⁴
- Hint: Power rule: if f(x) = xⁿ, then f'(x) = nxⁿ⁻¹ (e.g., f(x) = x⁵ → f'(x) = 5x⁴).
- Steps:
- f(x) = x³; apply power rule: bring down 3, reduce exponent by 1.
- f'(x) = 3x².
- Answer: 3x²
[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) 12 C) 10 D) 8
- Hint: Use C(n, r) = n! / (r!(n−r)!) (e.g., choose 2 from 4: C(4,2) = 4!/(2!×2!) = 6).
- Steps:
- C(5, 2) = 5! / (2! × 3!) = (5 × 4) / (2 × 1) = 20 / 2 = 10.
- Answer: 10
[Easy] Rational Function — Domain
- EN: What value of x must be excluded from the domain of f(x) = 1/(x − 3)?
- FR: Quelle valeur de x doit être exclue du domaine de f(x) = 1/(x − 3)?
- Choices: A) x = 1 B) x = −3 C) x = 3 D) x = 0
- Hint: A rational function is undefined when the denominator equals zero (e.g., f(x) = 1/(x + 5): set x + 5 = 0 → x = −5 is excluded).
- Steps:
- Set denominator = 0: x − 3 = 0 → x = 3.
- x = 3 must be excluded.
- Answer: x = 3
[Medium] Derivative — Rate of Change
- EN: The position of a car (in metres) is given by s(t) = 4t² + 3t. What is the velocity (derivative) at t = 2?
- FR: La position d'une voiture (en mètres) est donnée par s(t) = 4t² + 3t. Quelle est la vitesse (dérivée) à t = 2?
- Choices: A) 16 m/s B) 22 m/s C) 19 m/s D) 25 m/s
- Hint: Differentiate s(t), then substitute t (e.g., s(t) = 3t² + 2t → s'(t) = 6t + 2; at t = 3: s'(3) = 20).
- Steps:
- s'(t) = 8t + 3.
- At t = 2: s'(2) = 8(2) + 3 = 16 + 3 = 19 m/s.
- Answer: 19 m/s
[Medium] Normal Distribution — Probability
- EN: In a normal distribution, approximately what percentage of data falls within one standard deviation of the mean?
- FR: Dans une distribution normale, environ quel pourcentage des données se situe à moins d'un écart type de la moyenne?
- Choices: A) 99.7% B) 95% C) 68% D) 75%
- Hint: Remember the empirical rule: 68% within 1σ, 95% within 2σ, 99.7% within 3σ.
- Steps:
- The 68-95-99.7 rule states 68% falls within one standard deviation.
- Answer: 68%
[Medium] Polynomial Division
- EN: Divide: (x² + 5x + 6) ÷ (x + 2).
- FR: Divise : (x² + 5x + 6) ÷ (x + 2).
- Choices: A) x + 4 B) x − 3 C) x + 3 D) x + 2
- Hint: Factor the numerator, then cancel common factors (e.g., (x² + 7x + 10) ÷ (x + 2) = (x+5)(x+2)/(x+2) = x + 5).
- Steps:
- Factor: x² + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3).
- Divide by (x + 2): result is (x + 3).
- Answer: x + 3
[Medium] Vector Addition
- EN: Vector u = (3, 4) and vector v = (−1, 2). What is u + v?
- FR: Le vecteur u = (3, 4) et le vecteur v = (−1, 2). Quel est u + v?
- Choices: A) (4, 2) B) (2, 6) C) (3, 6) D) (4, 6)
- Hint: Add corresponding components (e.g., (5, 1) + (−2, 3) = (3, 4)).
- Steps:
- x-component: 3 + (−1) = 2.
- y-component: 4 + 2 = 6.
- u + v = (2, 6).
- Answer: (2, 6)
[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 têtes?
- Choices: A) 3/16 B) 1/4 C) 1/16 D) 1/2
- Hint: Use P = C(n, k) × pᵏ × (1−p)ⁿ⁻ᵏ (e.g., 3 flips, exactly 2 heads: C(3,2) × (0.5)² × (0.5)¹ = 3 × 0.25 × 0.5 = 3/8).
- Steps:
- P = C(4, 3) × (0.5)³ × (0.5)¹ = 4 × (1/8) × (1/2) = 4/16 = 1/4.
- Answer: 1/4
[Hard] Derivative — Optimization
- EN: A rectangular pen uses 40 m of fencing on three sides (the fourth side is a wall). What width maximizes the area?
- FR: Un enclos rectangulaire utilise 40 m de clôture pour trois côtés (le quatrième est un mur). Quelle largeur maximise l'aire?
- Choices: A) 8 m B) 15 m C) 10 m D) 20 m
- Hint: Express area in terms of one variable, differentiate, and set equal to zero (e.g., for a 3-sided fence of 30 m with width w and length L: L = 30 − 2w; A = w(30−2w); A' = 30 − 4w = 0 → w = 7.5 m).
- Steps:
- Let width = w; then the two widths + one length = 40: L = 40 − 2w.
- Area A = w(40 − 2w) = 40w − 2w².
- A' = 40 − 4w = 0 → 4w = 40 → w = 10 m.
- Answer: 10 m
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A Story of Kindness
Priya was riding the school bus home in Sudbury when she noticed her classmate Diego had forgotten his lunch bag at his seat. She picked it up and ran to the front of the bus before it drove away. The driver waited while Priya handed it to Diego, who smiled with relief. Their small act of kindness made the whole bus feel a little warmer that afternoon.
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