Daily Math — 2026-07-21
Grade 1 Problems
[Easy] Counting Mittens
- EN: Mia has 7 mittens in a basket. She adds 3 more. How many mittens are there now?
- FR: Mia a 7 mitaines dans un panier. Elle en ajoute 3 de plus. Combien y a-t-il de mitaines maintenant?
- Choices: A) 9 mittens B) 10 mittens C) 11 mittens D) 12 mittens
- Hint: To add, count on from the bigger number — try 5 + 4: start at 5 and count up 4 more.
- Steps:
- Start at 7.
- Count on 3 more: 8, 9, 10.
- So the total is 10 mittens.
- Answer: 10 mittens
[Easy] Snowball Subtraction
- EN: There are 15 snowballs on the ground. 6 melt away. How many snowballs are left?
- FR: Il y a 15 boules de neige sur le sol. 6 fondent. Combien reste-t-il de boules de neige?
- Choices: A) 8 snowballs B) 11 snowballs C) 9 snowballs D) 7 snowballs
- Hint: To subtract, count back from the bigger number — try 12 − 4: start at 12 and count back 4.
- Steps:
- Start at 15.
- Count back 6: 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9.
- So the answer is 9 snowballs.
- Answer: 9 snowballs
[Easy] Skip Counting by 2s
- EN: Skip count by 2s. What number comes next: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___?
- FR: Compte par bonds de 2. Quel nombre vient ensuite: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___?
- Choices: A) 9 B) 11 C) 10 D) 12
- Hint: Skip counting by 2s means add 2 each time — try 10, 12, 14, and the next would be 16.
- Steps:
- The pattern adds 2 each time.
- 8 + 2 = 10.
- So the next number is 10.
- Answer: 10
[Easy] Coin Recognition
- EN: Which coin is worth 10 cents in Canada?
- FR: Quelle pièce vaut 10 cents au Canada?
- Choices: A) Penny B) Loonie C) Nickel D) Dime
- Hint: Think about the three small coins: a penny is 1 cent, a nickel is 5 cents, and the last one is 10 cents.
- Steps:
- A penny = 1 cent.
- A nickel = 5 cents.
- A dime = 10 cents.
- So the answer is Dime.
- Answer: Dime
[Medium] Hockey Cards Count
- EN: Lucas has 12 hockey cards. He gives 5 to his friend. Then he finds 4 more. How many cards does he have now?
- FR: Lucas a 12 cartes de hockey. Il en donne 5 à son ami. Puis il en trouve 4 de plus. Combien de cartes a-t-il maintenant?
- Choices: A) 13 cards B) 11 cards C) 10 cards D) 9 cards
- Hint: Do two steps — try 10 − 3 = 7, then 7 + 2 = 9; do subtract first, then add.
- Steps:
- Start with 12.
- Subtract 5: 12 − 5 = 7.
- Then add 4: 7 + 4 = 11.
- So Lucas has 11 cards.
- Answer: 11 cards
[Medium] Comparing Numbers
- EN: Which number is greater: 14 or 18?
- FR: Quel nombre est plus grand: 14 ou 18?
- Choices: A) 14 B) 18 C) They are equal D) 16
- Hint: Compare the ones digits when the tens are the same — 8 ones is more than 4 ones.
- Steps:
- Both numbers have 1 ten.
- Compare the ones: 4 ones vs. 8 ones.
- 8 ones is more, so 18 is greater.
- Answer: 18
[Medium] Skip Counting 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) 17
- Hint: Each jump adds 5 — try starting at 20: 20, 25, 30, 35 goes up by 5 each time.
- Steps:
- The pattern adds 5 each time.
- 15 + 5 = 20.
- Check: 20 + 5 = 25. ✓
- The missing number is 20.
- Answer: 20
[Medium] Pennies and Nickels
- EN: Ava has 3 nickels and 2 pennies. How much money does she have in total?
- FR: Ava a 3 pièces de 5 cents et 2 pennies. Combien d'argent a-t-elle en tout?
- Choices: A) 14 cents B) 19 cents C) 17 cents D) 5 cents
- Hint: A nickel is worth 5 cents — try 2 nickels + 3 pennies: 10 + 3 = 13 cents.
- Steps:
- 3 nickels = 3 × 5 = 15 cents.
- 2 pennies = 2 × 1 = 2 cents.
- 15 + 2 = 17 cents.
- Answer: 17 cents
[Hard] Number Sentence Mystery
- EN: What number makes this true? ___ + 6 = 13
- FR: Quel nombre complète cette égalité? ___ + 6 = 13
- Choices: A) 8 B) 6 C) 9 D) 7
- Hint: Think: what number plus 6 gives you the total — try ___ + 4 = 10: start at 10, take away 4 to get 6.
- Steps:
- We need a number that, when added to 6, gives 13.
- Try thinking: 13 − 6 = ?
- 13 − 6 = 7.
- Check: 7 + 6 = 13. ✓
- Answer: 7
[Hard] Counting to 100
- EN: What is the number that is 10 more than 87?
- FR: Quel est le nombre qui est 10 de plus que 87?
- Choices: A) 97 B) 77 C) 107 D) 98
- Hint: Adding 10 changes only the tens digit — try 10 more than 53 is 63, because the tens go up by 1.
- Steps:
- Start at 87.
- Adding 10 means the tens digit goes up by 1: 8 tens becomes 9 tens.
- 87 + 10 = 97.
- Answer: 97
Grade 2 Problems
[Easy] Adding at the Rink
- EN: A hockey team scored 24 goals in January and 31 goals in February. How many goals did they score altogether?
- FR: Une équipe de hockey a marqué 24 buts en janvier et 31 buts en février. Combien de buts ont-ils marqués en tout?
- Choices: A) 54 goals B) 55 goals C) 57 goals D) 65 goals
- Hint: Line up the ones and tens — try 23 + 14: 3 + 4 = 7 ones, 2 + 1 = 3 tens, so 37.
- Steps:
- Add the ones: 4 + 1 = 5.
- Add the tens: 20 + 30 = 50.
- 50 + 5 = 55 goals.
- Answer: 55 goals
[Easy] Telling Time
- EN: The clock shows the hour hand on 3 and the minute hand on 12. What time is it?
- FR: L'aiguille des heures est sur le 3 et l'aiguille des minutes est sur le 12. Quelle heure est-il?
- Choices: A) 12:03 B) 3:30 C) 3:00 D) 6:15
- Hint: When the minute hand points to 12, it is exactly on the hour — try the hour hand on 7: that would be 7:00.
- Steps:
- The minute hand on 12 means it is exactly on the hour.
- The hour hand on 3 means it is 3 o'clock.
- The time is 3:00.
- Answer: 3:00
[Easy] Measuring Length
- EN: A pencil is 15 cm long. A pen is 18 cm long. How much longer is the pen than the pencil?
- FR: Un crayon mesure 15 cm de long. Un stylo mesure 18 cm de long. De combien le stylo est-il plus long que le crayon?
- Choices: A) 2 cm B) 4 cm C) 5 cm D) 3 cm
- Hint: To find the difference in length, subtract — try 20 cm − 17 cm = 3 cm.
- Steps:
- Subtract the shorter from the longer: 18 − 15.
- 18 − 15 = 3.
- The pen is 3 cm longer.
- Answer: 3 cm
[Easy] Subtraction within 100
- EN: There are 76 students at a school. 43 go outside for recess. How many stay inside?
- FR: Il y a 76 élèves dans une école. 43 vont dehors pour la récréation. Combien restent à l'intérieur?
- Choices: A) 32 B) 33 C) 34 D) 43
- Hint: Subtract the ones then the tens — try 85 − 52: 5 − 2 = 3 ones, 8 − 5 = 3 tens, so 33.
- Steps:
- Subtract the ones: 6 − 3 = 3.
- Subtract the tens: 70 − 40 = 30.
- 30 + 3 = 33 students stay inside.
- Answer: 33
[Medium] Counting Coins
- EN: Zoe has 2 dimes, 3 nickels, and 4 pennies. How much money does she have?
- FR: Zoé a 2 pièces de 10 cents, 3 pièces de 5 cents et 4 pennies. Combien d'argent a-t-elle?
- Choices: A) 39 cents B) 27 cents C) 44 cents D) 53 cents
- Hint: Find the value of each group first — try 1 dime + 2 nickels + 2 pennies: 10 + 10 + 2 = 22 cents.
- Steps:
- 2 dimes = 20 cents.
- 3 nickels = 15 cents.
- 4 pennies = 4 cents.
- 20 + 15 + 4 = 39 cents.
- Answer: 39 cents
[Medium] Half-Hour Time
- EN: School starts at 8:00. Half an hour later, the first class begins. What time does the first class start?
- FR: L'école commence à 8h00. Une demi-heure plus tard, le premier cours commence. À quelle heure le premier cours commence-t-il?
- Choices: A) 8:15 B) 9:00 C) 7:30 D) 8:30
- Hint: A half hour is 30 minutes — if it is 2:00 and you add a half hour, the time becomes 2:30.
- Steps:
- Start at 8:00.
- Add 30 minutes (half an hour).
- 8:00 + 30 minutes = 8:30.
- Answer: 8:30
[Medium] Number Patterns
- EN: What is the next number in this pattern? 10, 20, 30, 40, ___
- FR: Quel est le prochain nombre dans cette suite? 10, 20, 30, 40, ___
- Choices: A) 41 B) 55 C) 45 D) 50
- Hint: Look at how much the numbers grow each time — try 15, 25, 35, and the next step is always the same size.
- Steps:
- The pattern skips by 10 each time.
- 40 + 10 = 50.
- The next number is 50.
- Answer: 50
[Medium] Adding with Regrouping
- EN: A baker makes 47 muffins in the morning and 35 muffins in the afternoon. How many muffins did the baker make in all?
- FR: Un boulanger fait 47 muffins le matin et 35 muffins l'après-midi. Combien de muffins le boulanger a-t-il faits en tout?
- Choices: A) 72 muffins B) 82 muffins C) 84 muffins D) 78 muffins
- Hint: When ones add up to 10 or more, regroup — try 38 + 24: 8 + 4 = 12, write 2 carry 1, then 3 + 2 + 1 = 6, so 62.
- Steps:
- Ones: 7 + 5 = 12. Write 2, carry 1.
- Tens: 4 + 3 + 1 (carried) = 8.
- The answer is 82 muffins.
- Answer: 82 muffins
[Hard] Two-Step Problem
- EN: Owen has 95 cents. He spends 2 dimes and 1 nickel. How much money does he have left?
- FR: Owen a 95 cents. Il dépense 2 pièces de 10 cents et 1 pièce de 5 cents. Combien d'argent lui reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 80 cents B) 75 cents C) 70 cents D) 65 cents
- Hint: First find what was spent, then subtract — try spending 1 dime and 1 nickel from 50 cents: 50 − 15 = 35 cents left.
- Steps:
- 2 dimes = 20 cents; 1 nickel = 5 cents.
- Total spent: 20 + 5 = 25 cents.
- 95 − 25 = 70 cents.
- Answer: 70 cents
[Hard] Measuring and Comparing
- EN: A desk is 90 cm wide. A bookshelf is 1 metre wide. How much wider is the bookshelf than the desk?
- FR: Un bureau mesure 90 cm de large. Une bibliothèque mesure 1 mètre de large. De combien la bibliothèque est-elle plus large que le bureau?
- Choices: A) 5 cm B) 15 cm C) 10 cm D) 20 cm
- Hint: Change metres to centimetres first — 1 metre = 100 centimetres; then subtract.
- Steps:
- 1 metre = 100 cm.
- 100 cm − 90 cm = 10 cm.
- The bookshelf is 10 cm wider.
- Answer: 10 cm
Grade 3 Problems
[Easy] Multiplication by 2
- EN: There are 6 pairs of skates. How many skates are there in total?
- FR: Il y a 6 paires de patins. Combien y a-t-il de patins en tout?
- Choices: A) 8 skates B) 10 skates C) 12 skates D) 14 skates
- Hint: A pair means 2 — try 4 pairs: 4 × 2 = 8 skates.
- Steps:
- Each pair has 2 skates.
- 6 × 2 = 12.
- There are 12 skates in total.
- Answer: 12 skates
[Easy] Fractions — One Half
- EN: A pizza is cut into 4 equal slices. Emma eats 2 slices. What fraction of the pizza did she eat?
- FR: Une pizza est coupée en 4 parts égales. Emma mange 2 parts. Quelle fraction de la pizza a-t-elle mangée?
- Choices: A) 1/4 B) 3/4 C) 1/3 D) 1/2
- Hint: The fraction is parts eaten over total parts — try eating 1 slice of 3: that is 1/3.
- Steps:
- Emma ate 2 slices out of 4 total.
- 2/4 = 1/2.
- She ate 1/2 of the pizza.
- Answer: 1/2
[Easy] Multiplication by 5
- EN: A school store sells pencils in packs of 5. How many pencils are in 7 packs?
- FR: Une papeterie scolaire vend des crayons en paquets de 5. Combien y a-t-il de crayons dans 7 paquets?
- Choices: A) 30 pencils B) 35 pencils C) 40 pencils D) 25 pencils
- Hint: Multiply by 5 — try 6 packs: 6 × 5 = 30 pencils.
- Steps:
- 7 × 5 = 35.
- There are 35 pencils in 7 packs.
- Answer: 35 pencils
[Easy] Reading a Graph
- EN: A bar graph shows 8 students like hockey, 5 like soccer, and 3 like basketball. How many students were surveyed in total?
- FR: Un diagramme à bandes montre que 8 élèves aiment le hockey, 5 aiment le soccer et 3 aiment le basketball. Combien d'élèves ont été sondés au total?
- Choices: A) 14 students B) 18 students C) 16 students D) 13 students
- Hint: Add all the bars together — try 4 + 6 + 2 = 12 students in total.
- Steps:
- Add all three groups: 8 + 5 + 3.
- 8 + 5 = 13; 13 + 3 = 16.
- 16 students were surveyed.
- Answer: 16 students
[Medium] Basic Division
- EN: 24 stickers are shared equally among 4 students. How many stickers does each student get?
- FR: 24 autocollants sont partagés également entre 4 élèves. Combien d'autocollants chaque élève reçoit-il?
- Choices: A) 5 stickers B) 8 stickers C) 6 stickers D) 7 stickers
- Hint: Division is sharing equally — try 15 ÷ 3: each of 3 groups gets 5.
- Steps:
- 24 ÷ 4 = ?
- Think: 4 × 6 = 24.
- Each student gets 6 stickers.
- Answer: 6 stickers
[Medium] Perimeter
- EN: A rectangular garden is 8 m long and 5 m wide. What is the perimeter of the garden?
- FR: Un jardin rectangulaire mesure 8 m de long et 5 m de large. Quel est le périmètre du jardin?
- Choices: A) 26 m B) 40 m C) 13 m D) 30 m
- Hint: Perimeter is all the way around — try a rectangle that is 6 m by 4 m: 6 + 4 + 6 + 4 = 20 m.
- Steps:
- Add all four sides: 8 + 5 + 8 + 5.
- 8 + 8 = 16; 5 + 5 = 10.
- 16 + 10 = 26 m.
- Answer: 26 m
[Medium] Multiplication by 3
- EN: Each Tim Hortons box holds 3 muffins. How many muffins are in 9 boxes?
- FR: Chaque boîte de Tim Hortons contient 3 muffins. Combien y a-t-il de muffins dans 9 boîtes?
- Choices: A) 24 muffins B) 30 muffins C) 27 muffins D) 21 muffins
- Hint: Multiply by 3 — try 7 boxes: 7 × 3 = 21 muffins.
- Steps:
- 9 × 3 = 27.
- There are 27 muffins in 9 boxes.
- Answer: 27 muffins
[Medium] Fractions — One Quarter
- EN: A ribbon is 20 cm long. It is cut into 4 equal pieces. How long is each piece?
- FR: Un ruban mesure 20 cm de long. Il est coupé en 4 morceaux égaux. Quelle est la longueur de chaque morceau?
- Choices: A) 6 cm B) 4 cm C) 5 cm D) 8 cm
- Hint: One quarter means divide by 4 — try a 12 cm ribbon cut into 4 pieces: 12 ÷ 4 = 3 cm each.
- Steps:
- 1/4 of 20 = 20 ÷ 4.
- 20 ÷ 4 = 5.
- Each piece is 5 cm long.
- Answer: 5 cm
[Hard] Multiplication by 4 and 10
- EN: A class collects 4 cans of soup per student. There are 10 students. Then another group of 3 students each bring 4 cans. How many cans are there in total?
- FR: Une classe recueille 4 boîtes de soupe par élève. Il y a 10 élèves. Ensuite, un autre groupe de 3 élèves apporte chacun 4 boîtes. Combien de boîtes y a-t-il en tout?
- Choices: A) 48 cans B) 52 cans C) 44 cans D) 56 cans
- Hint: Find each group's total separately, then add — try 5 students × 4 cans = 20, then 2 students × 4 cans = 8; total = 28.
- Steps:
- First group: 10 × 4 = 40 cans.
- Second group: 3 × 4 = 12 cans.
- Total: 40 + 12 = 52 cans.
- Answer: 52 cans
[Hard] Multi-Step Perimeter
- EN: A park has three sides measuring 12 m, 9 m, and 15 m. What is the perimeter of this triangular park?
- FR: Un parc a trois côtés mesurant 12 m, 9 m et 15 m. Quel est le périmètre de ce parc triangulaire?
- Choices: A) 34 m B) 38 m C) 36 m D) 32 m
- Hint: A triangle has 3 sides — add all of them; try 10 + 7 + 13 = 30 m.
- Steps:
- Add all three sides: 12 + 9 + 15.
- 12 + 9 = 21.
- 21 + 15 = 36 m.
- Answer: 36 m
Grade 4 Problems
[Easy] Multiplication Tables
- EN: What is 7 × 8?
- FR: Combien font 7 × 8?
- Choices: A) 54 B) 56 C) 48 D) 63
- Hint: You can use 7 × 7 = 49 and add one more group of 7 to get the answer.
- Steps:
- 7 × 8 = 7 × 7 + 7 = 49 + 7 = 56.
- So 7 × 8 = 56.
- Answer: 56
[Easy] Decimal Place Value
- EN: What is the value of the digit 4 in the number 3.47?
- FR: Quelle est la valeur du chiffre 4 dans le nombre 3,47?
- Choices: A) 4 ones B) 4 tenths C) 4 hundredths D) 4 tens
- Hint: After the decimal point, the first place is tenths and the second is hundredths — in 2.65, the 6 is in the tenths place.
- Steps:
- In 3.47, the digit 3 is in the ones place.
- The digit 4 is right after the decimal: that is the tenths place.
- So 4 represents 4 tenths.
- Answer: 4 tenths
[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) They are equal C) 3/4 D) 1/4
- Hint: When denominators are the same, the bigger numerator wins — compare 5/8 and 3/8: 5/8 is bigger.
- Steps:
- Both fractions have the same denominator (4).
- Compare the numerators: 3 > 2.
- So 3/4 is greater.
- Answer: 3/4
[Easy] Area of a Rectangle
- EN: A classroom rug is 6 m long and 4 m wide. What is its area?
- FR: Un tapis de classe mesure 6 m de long et 4 m de large. Quelle est son aire?
- Choices: A) 20 m² B) 10 m² C) 24 m² D) 28 m²
- Hint: Area = length × width — try a rug that is 5 m by 3 m: area = 15 m².
- Steps:
- Area = length × width.
- Area = 6 × 4 = 24.
- The area of the rug is 24 m².
- Answer: 24 m²
[Medium] Long Division with Remainders
- EN: 47 cookies are shared equally among 5 bags. How many cookies are in each bag, and how many are left over?
- FR: 47 biscuits sont répartis également dans 5 sacs. Combien y a-t-il de biscuits dans chaque sac et combien en reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 9 remainder 3 B) 8 remainder 7 C) 10 remainder 2 D) 9 remainder 2
- Hint: Divide and find the remainder — try 23 ÷ 4: 4 × 5 = 20, remainder 3, so 5 remainder 3.
- Steps:
- 5 × 9 = 45, which is less than 47.
- 47 − 45 = 2 remaining.
- So 9 remainder 2.
- Answer: 9 remainder 2
[Medium] Elapsed Time
- EN: A hockey game starts at 6:15 PM and ends at 8:45 PM. How long did the game last?
- FR: Un match de hockey commence à 18h15 et se termine à 20h45. Combien de temps le match a-t-il duré?
- Choices: A) 2 hours 15 minutes B) 2 hours 45 minutes C) 3 hours D) 2 hours 30 minutes
- Hint: Count the hours first, then the minutes — try from 1:10 PM to 3:40 PM: 2 hours + 30 minutes = 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Steps:
- From 6:15 to 8:15 is 2 hours.
- From 8:15 to 8:45 is 30 more minutes.
- Total: 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Answer: 2 hours 30 minutes
[Medium] Multi-Digit Multiplication
- EN: A school orders 23 boxes of crayons. Each box has 8 crayons. How many crayons are there in total?
- FR: Une école commande 23 boîtes de crayons de couleur. Chaque boîte contient 8 crayons. Combien y a-t-il de crayons en tout?
- Choices: A) 164 crayons B) 184 crayons C) 176 crayons D) 192 crayons
- Hint: Multiply the ones then the tens — try 12 × 8: 2 × 8 = 16, 1 × 8 = 8, so 96.
- Steps:
- 23 × 8: multiply ones first: 3 × 8 = 24, write 4 carry 2.
- Multiply tens: 2 × 8 = 16, plus 2 carried = 18.
- Result: 184 crayons.
- Answer: 184 crayons
[Medium] Decimal Operations
- EN: Maya buys a notebook for $3.25 and a pen for $1.50. How much does she spend in total?
- FR: Maya achète un cahier pour 3,25 $ et un stylo pour 1,50 $. Combien dépense-t-elle en tout?
- Choices: A) $4.25 B) $5.75 C) $4.75 D) $5.25
- Hint: Line up the decimal points and add — try $2.40 + $1.30 = $3.70.
- Steps:
- $3.25 + $1.50.
- Cents: 25 + 50 = 75 cents.
- Dollars: 3 + 1 = 4 dollars.
- Total: $4.75.
- Answer: $4.75
[Hard] Two-Step Word Problem
- EN: A farmer has 8 rows of maple trees with 9 trees in each row. He cuts down 14 trees. How many maple trees remain?
- FR: Un fermier a 8 rangées d'érables avec 9 arbres dans chaque rangée. Il en coupe 14. Combien d'érables reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 57 trees B) 63 trees C) 58 trees D) 72 trees
- Hint: First find the total, then subtract — try 6 rows × 7 trees = 42, then subtract 10: 42 − 10 = 32 trees.
- Steps:
- Total trees: 8 × 9 = 72.
- After cutting: 72 − 14 = 58.
- 58 maple trees remain.
- Answer: 58 trees
[Hard] Fractions and Area
- EN: A rectangular field is 12 m long and 8 m wide. A pond covers 1/4 of the field. What is the area of the pond?
- FR: Un champ rectangulaire mesure 12 m de long et 8 m de large. Un étang couvre 1/4 du champ. Quelle est l'aire de l'étang?
- Choices: A) 24 m² B) 32 m² C) 20 m² D) 48 m²
- Hint: Find the total area first, then take one quarter — try a 20 m² field: 1/4 of 20 = 5 m².
- Steps:
- Total area: 12 × 8 = 96 m².
- 1/4 of 96 = 96 ÷ 4 = 24.
- The pond has an area of 24 m².
- Answer: 24 m²
Grade 5 Problems
[Easy] Multi-Digit Multiplication
- EN: A school sells 125 raffle tickets at $4 each. How much money is collected in total?
- FR: Une école vend 125 billets de tombola à 4 $ chacun. Combien d'argent est recueilli en tout?
- Choices: A) $480 B) $500 C) $520 D) $450
- Hint: Multiply hundreds, tens, and ones separately — try 115 × 4: 100 × 4 = 400, 10 × 4 = 40, 5 × 4 = 20; total 460.
- Steps:
- 125 × 4.
- 100 × 4 = 400; 20 × 4 = 80; 5 × 4 = 20.
- 400 + 80 + 20 = $500.
- Answer: $500
[Easy] Adding Fractions with Like Denominators
- EN: Noah eats 2/8 of a granola bar and then 3/8 more. What fraction of the bar has he eaten?
- FR: Noah mange 2/8 d'une barre de céréales, puis 3/8 de plus. Quelle fraction de la barre a-t-il mangée?
- Choices: A) 5/16 B) 6/8 C) 5/8 D) 4/8
- Hint: When denominators match, just add the numerators — try 1/6 + 3/6 = 4/6.
- Steps:
- 2/8 + 3/8: keep the denominator, add the numerators.
- 2 + 3 = 5.
- The answer is 5/8.
- Answer: 5/8
[Easy] Percentage Introduction — 50%
- EN: A bag of marbles contains 60 marbles. 50% are blue. How many marbles are blue?
- FR: Un sac de billes contient 60 billes. 50% sont bleues. Combien de billes sont bleues?
- Choices: A) 25 marbles B) 35 marbles C) 30 marbles D) 20 marbles
- Hint: 50% means half — try 50% of 80: divide by 2 to get 40.
- Steps:
- 50% = one half.
- 60 ÷ 2 = 30.
- There are 30 blue marbles.
- Answer: 30 marbles
[Easy] Decimal Operations
- EN: A loonie is worth $1.00. A dime is worth $0.10. What is the total value of 3 loonies and 5 dimes?
- FR: Un huard vaut 1,00 $. Une pièce de 10 cents vaut 0,10 $. Quelle est la valeur totale de 3 huards et 5 pièces de 10 cents?
- Choices: A) $3.15 B) $3.05 C) $3.50 D) $4.00
- Hint: Multiply each coin type by its value, then add — try 2 loonies and 3 dimes: 2.00 + 0.30 = $2.30.
- Steps:
- 3 × $1.00 = $3.00.
- 5 × $0.10 = $0.50.
- $3.00 + $0.50 = $3.50.
- Answer: $3.50
[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) 50 cm³ B) 47 cm³ C) 60 cm³ D) 80 cm³
- Hint: Volume = length × width × height — try a box that is 2 × 3 × 4 = 24 cm³.
- Steps:
- Volume = 5 × 4 × 3.
- 5 × 4 = 20; 20 × 3 = 60.
- The volume is 60 cm³.
- Answer: 60 cm³
[Medium] Subtracting Fractions
- EN: A bottle holds 7/9 L of juice. After breakfast, 2/9 L is gone. How much juice is left?
- FR: Une bouteille contient 7/9 L de jus. Après le petit-déjeuner, 2/9 L est parti. Combien de jus reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 4/9 L B) 9/9 L C) 5/9 L D) 6/9 L
- Hint: Subtract numerators when denominators match — try 5/7 − 2/7 = 3/7.
- Steps:
- 7/9 − 2/9: keep the denominator.
- 7 − 2 = 5.
- There is 5/9 L of juice left.
- Answer: 5/9 L
[Medium] 25% of a Number
- EN: A hockey jersey costs $80. It is on sale for 25% off. How much is the discount?
- FR: Un chandail de hockey coûte 80 $. Il est en solde avec 25% de réduction. Quel est le montant de la réduction?
- Choices: A) $25 B) $40 C) $20 D) $15
- Hint: 25% = one quarter; divide the total by 4 — try 25% of $60: 60 ÷ 4 = $15.
- Steps:
- 25% of $80 = $80 ÷ 4.
- 80 ÷ 4 = 20.
- The discount is $20.
- Answer: $20
[Medium] Long Division
- EN: 756 students are divided equally into 9 classes. How many students are in each class?
- FR: 756 élèves sont répartis également en 9 classes. Combien y a-t-il d'élèves dans chaque classe?
- Choices: A) 82 students B) 84 students C) 78 students D) 86 students
- Hint: Divide step by step — try 648 ÷ 9: 9 × 7 = 63, so first digit is 7; 9 × 2 = 18, so 72.
- Steps:
- 756 ÷ 9.
- 9 × 8 = 72; so the first digit is 8 (from 72 into 75 → no). Let us use long division:
- 9 into 75 = 8 (8 × 9 = 72), remainder 3; bring down 6 → 36; 9 into 36 = 4.
- Answer: 84 students
- Answer: 84 students
[Hard] Multi-Step Percentage
- EN: A sweater costs $120. It is first discounted by 25%, and then an additional 10% is taken off the sale price. What is the final price?
- FR: Un chandail coûte 120 $. On lui applique d'abord une réduction de 25%, puis une réduction supplémentaire de 10% sur le prix soldé. Quel est le prix final?
- Choices: A) $78 B) $81 C) $84 D) $76
- Hint: Apply each discount one step at a time — try $100 with 25% off = $75, then 10% off $75 = $7.50 off, leaving $67.50.
- Steps:
- First discount: 25% of $120 = $30; sale price = $120 − $30 = $90.
- Second discount: 10% of $90 = $9; final price = $90 − $9 = $81.
- The final price is $81.
- Answer: $81
[Hard] Volume and Fractions Combined
- EN: A rectangular fish tank is 10 cm long, 6 cm wide, and 8 cm tall. It is filled to only 3/4 of its height with water. What volume of water is in the tank?
- FR: Un aquarium rectangulaire mesure 10 cm de long, 6 cm de large et 8 cm de haut. Il est rempli d'eau seulement jusqu'aux 3/4 de sa hauteur. Quel est le volume d'eau dans l'aquarium?
- Choices: A) 360 cm³ B) 480 cm³ C) 320 cm³ D) 420 cm³
- Hint: Find full volume first, then multiply by 3/4 — try a tank of 200 cm³ filled 3/4 full: 200 × 3/4 = 150 cm³.
- Steps:
- Full volume: 10 × 6 × 8 = 480 cm³.
- 3/4 of 480 = 480 × 3 ÷ 4 = 1440 ÷ 4 = 360.
- The water volume is 360 cm³.
- Answer: 360 cm³
Grade 6 Problems
[Easy] Percent of a Number
- EN: A school store has 200 notebooks. 30% of them are red. How many red notebooks are there?
- FR: La papeterie d'une école a 200 cahiers. 30% d'entre eux sont rouges. Combien y a-t-il de cahiers rouges?
- Choices: A) 50 notebooks B) 70 notebooks C) 60 notebooks D) 45 notebooks
- Hint: Find 10% first, then multiply — try 30% of 150: 10% of 150 = 15, so 30% = 45.
- Steps:
- 10% of 200 = 20.
- 30% = 3 × 20 = 60.
- There are 60 red notebooks.
- Answer: 60 notebooks
[Easy] Order of Operations (BEDMAS)
- EN: Solve: 3 + 4 × 2
- FR: Résoudre: 3 + 4 × 2
- Choices: A) 14 B) 10 C) 11 D) 9
- Hint: BEDMAS says multiply before adding — try 5 + 3 × 2: do 3 × 2 = 6 first, then 5 + 6 = 11.
- Steps:
- Multiplication first: 4 × 2 = 8.
- Then add: 3 + 8 = 11.
- The answer is 11.
- Answer: 11
[Easy] Ratios
- EN: In a bag of candies, there are 3 red and 7 blue candies. What is the ratio of red to blue candies?
- FR: Dans un sac de bonbons, il y a 3 bonbons rouges et 7 bleus. Quel est le rapport entre les bonbons rouges et les bonbons bleus?
- Choices: A) 7:3 B) 3:10 C) 3:7 D) 10:3
- Hint: A ratio lists the first quantity to the second — if there are 4 apples and 6 oranges, the ratio is 4:6.
- Steps:
- Red : Blue = 3 : 7.
- The ratio of red to blue is 3:7.
- Answer: 3:7
[Easy] Integers Introduction
- EN: The temperature in Winnipeg is −8°C in the morning and rises by 5°C by noon. What is the temperature at noon?
- FR: La température à Winnipeg est de −8°C le matin et monte de 5°C à midi. Quelle est la température à midi?
- Choices: A) −4°C B) −2°C C) −3°C D) 3°C
- Hint: Adding a positive to a negative moves right on the number line — try −6 + 4 = −2.
- Steps:
- Start at −8.
- Add 5: −8 + 5 = −3.
- The temperature at noon is −3°C.
- Answer: −3°C
[Medium] Fraction Multiplication
- EN: A recipe needs 3/4 of a cup of oats. If you make 2 batches, how many cups of oats do you need?
- FR: Une recette nécessite 3/4 de tasse de flocons d'avoine. Si tu fais 2 recettes, combien de tasses de flocons d'avoine te faut-il?
- Choices: A) 3/8 B) 6/4 C) 3/2 D) 5/4
- Hint: Multiply the fraction by the whole number — try 2/3 × 3 = 6/3 = 2.
- Steps:
- 3/4 × 2 = 6/4.
- 6/4 = 3/2 or 1 1/2 cups.
- Both 6/4 and 3/2 are equal; since 3/2 is an answer choice, that is correct.
- Answer: 3/2
[Medium] Rates
- EN: A car travels 240 km in 3 hours. What is its speed in km/h?
- FR: Une voiture parcourt 240 km en 3 heures. Quelle est sa vitesse en km/h?
- Choices: A) 70 km/h B) 90 km/h C) 80 km/h D) 75 km/h
- Hint: Rate = total ÷ time — try 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
[Medium] Simple Algebraic Expressions
- EN: What is the value of 5n − 3 when n = 4?
- FR: Quelle est la valeur de 5n − 3 lorsque n = 4?
- Choices: A) 19 B) 23 C) 17 D) 27
- Hint: Replace the variable with the given number — try 3n + 2 when n = 5: 3 × 5 + 2 = 17.
- Steps:
- Replace n with 4: 5(4) − 3.
- 5 × 4 = 20.
- 20 − 3 = 17.
- Answer: 17
[Medium] Fraction Division
- EN: How many 1/3-cup servings are in 2 cups of trail mix?
- FR: Combien de portions de 1/3 de tasse y a-t-il dans 2 tasses de mélange de randonnée?
- Choices: A) 5 servings B) 8 servings C) 6 servings D) 4 servings
- Hint: Dividing by a fraction means multiplying by its reciprocal — try 3 ÷ 1/2 = 3 × 2 = 6.
- Steps:
- 2 ÷ 1/3 = 2 × 3 = 6.
- There are 6 servings.
- Answer: 6 servings
[Hard] Multi-Step BEDMAS
- EN: Evaluate: (18 − 6) ÷ 3 + 2² × 5
- FR: Évalue: (18 − 6) ÷ 3 + 2² × 5
- Choices: A) 22 B) 24 C) 28 D) 30
- Hint: Follow BEDMAS: brackets, exponents, division/multiplication (left to right), then addition/subtraction — try (10 − 4) ÷ 2 + 3² × 1 = 6 ÷ 2 + 9 = 3 + 9 = 12.
- Steps:
- Brackets: (18 − 6) = 12.
- Exponent: 2² = 4.
- Division: 12 ÷ 3 = 4. Multiplication: 4 × 5 = 20.
- Addition: 4 + 20 = 24.
- Answer: 24
[Hard] Ratio and Percent Combined
- EN: In a class of 30 students, the ratio of boys to girls is 2:3. What percentage of the class are girls?
- FR: Dans une classe de 30 élèves, le rapport garçons/filles est de 2:3. Quel pourcentage de la classe sont des filles?
- Choices: A) 40% B) 50% C) 55% D) 60%
- Hint: Use the ratio to find the number in each group, then divide — try a ratio of 1:4 in a class of 20: girls = 16, so 16/20 = 80%.
- Steps:
- Total parts: 2 + 3 = 5. Each part = 30 ÷ 5 = 6 students.
- Girls: 3 × 6 = 18.
- 18/30 × 100% = 60%.
- Answer: 60%
Grade 7 Problems
[Easy] Integer Addition
- EN: What is (−9) + 14?
- FR: Combien font (−9) + 14?
- Choices: A) 6 B) 4 C) 5 D) 23
- Hint: When adding a positive to a negative, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger — try (−4) + 9: 9 − 4 = 5, positive wins.
- Steps:
- The positive number (14) is larger in absolute value.
- 14 − 9 = 5.
- The answer is 5.
- Answer: 5
[Easy] Percent Discount
- EN: A pair of snow boots costs $60. They are 20% off. What is the sale price?
- FR: Une paire de bottes de neige coûte 60 $. Elles sont réduites de 20%. Quel est le prix soldé?
- Choices: A) $48 B) $42 C) $54 D) $40
- Hint: Find the discount amount first, then subtract — try 20% off $50: 0.20 × 50 = $10 off, so $40.
- Steps:
- 20% of $60 = 0.20 × 60 = $12.
- Sale price: $60 − $12 = $48.
- Answer: $48
[Easy] Integer Subtraction
- EN: What is 3 − (−5)?
- FR: Combien font 3 − (−5)?
- Choices: A) 2 B) −2 C) 8 D) 15
- Hint: Subtracting a negative is the same as adding the positive — try 7 − (−3) = 7 + 3 = 10.
- Steps:
- 3 − (−5) = 3 + 5.
- 3 + 5 = 8.
- Answer: 8
[Easy] Fraction Fluency
- EN: What is 2/3 + 1/6?
- FR: Combien font 2/3 + 1/6?
- Choices: A) 3/9 B) 5/6 C) 4/6 D) 7/9
- Hint: Find a common denominator — try 1/2 + 1/4: common denominator is 4, so 2/4 + 1/4 = 3/4.
- Steps:
- Convert 2/3 to sixths: 2/3 = 4/6.
- 4/6 + 1/6 = 5/6.
- Answer: 5/6
[Medium] One-Step Linear Equation
- EN: Solve for x: x − 7 = 15
- FR: Résous pour x: x − 7 = 15
- Choices: A) x = 8 B) x = 21 C) x = 22 D) x = 23
- Hint: Add the same number to both sides to isolate x — try y − 4 = 10: add 4 to both sides to get y = 14.
- Steps:
- Add 7 to both sides: x − 7 + 7 = 15 + 7.
- x = 22.
- Answer: x = 22
[Medium] Surface Area of a Rectangular Prism
- EN: A gift box is 10 cm long, 5 cm wide, and 4 cm tall. What is its surface area?
- FR: Une boîte cadeau mesure 10 cm de long, 5 cm de large et 4 cm de haut. Quelle est son aire totale?
- Choices: A) 200 cm² B) 220 cm² C) 240 cm² D) 180 cm²
- Hint: Surface area has 3 pairs of faces — try a box that is 3 × 2 × 1: SA = 2(3×2) + 2(3×1) + 2(2×1) = 12 + 6 + 4 = 22 cm².
- Steps:
- Front/back: 2 × (10 × 4) = 80.
- Left/right: 2 × (5 × 4) = 40.
- Top/bottom: 2 × (10 × 5) = 100.
- Total: 80 + 40 + 100 = 220 cm².
- Answer: 220 cm²
[Medium] Tip Calculation
- EN: A family eats at a restaurant. The bill is $75. They want to leave a 15% tip. How much is the tip?
- FR: Une famille mange au restaurant. La facture est de 75 $. Ils veulent laisser un pourboire de 15%. Quel est le montant du pourboire?
- Choices: A) $10.50 B) $15.00 C) $11.25 D) $12.75
- Hint: Find 10% then add half of that for 15% — try 15% of $60: 10% = $6, half of $6 = $3, total tip = $9.
- Steps:
- 10% of $75 = $7.50.
- 5% of $75 = $3.75.
- 15% = $7.50 + $3.75 = $11.25.
- Answer: $11.25
[Medium] Probability
- EN: A bag has 4 red marbles, 3 blue marbles, and 3 green marbles. What is the probability of picking a blue marble?
- FR: Un sac contient 4 billes rouges, 3 billes bleues et 3 billes vertes. Quelle est la probabilité de tirer une bille bleue?
- Choices: A) 3/10 B) 4/10 C) 1/3 D) 7/10
- Hint: Probability = favourable outcomes ÷ total outcomes — try 2 red in 8 total: probability = 2/8 = 1/4.
- Steps:
- Total marbles: 4 + 3 + 3 = 10.
- Blue marbles: 3.
- Probability = 3/10.
- Answer: 3/10
[Hard] Integer Operations Multi-Step
- EN: The temperature in Whitehorse starts at −14°C. It rises 9°C, then drops 16°C, and rises again by 4°C. What is the final temperature?
- FR: La température à Whitehorse commence à −14°C. Elle monte de 9°C, descend de 16°C, puis remonte de 4°C. Quelle est la température finale?
- Choices: A) −19°C B) −17°C C) −16°C D) −15°C
- Hint: Apply each change in order — try starting at −5, add 3, subtract 8, add 2: −5 + 3 − 8 + 2 = −8.
- Steps:
- Start: −14.
- 9: −14 + 9 = −5.
- − 16: −5 − 16 = −21.
- 4: −21 + 4 = −17.
- Answer: −17°C
[Hard] Percent Increase
- EN: A hockey player scored 40 goals last season. This season he scored 52 goals. What is the percent increase in goals?
- FR: Un joueur de hockey a marqué 40 buts la saison dernière. Cette saison, il en a marqué 52. Quel est le pourcentage d'augmentation des buts?
- Choices: A) 25% B) 35% C) 30% D) 20%
- Hint: Percent increase = (increase ÷ original) × 100 — try going from 20 to 25: increase = 5, 5/20 × 100 = 25%.
- Steps:
- Increase: 52 − 40 = 12.
- Percent increase: (12 ÷ 40) × 100 = 0.30 × 100 = 30%.
- Answer: 30%
Grade 8 Problems
[Easy] Perfect Squares
- EN: What is √144?
- FR: Combien fait √144?
- Choices: A) 11 B) 14 C) 12 D) 13
- Hint: Think of a number times itself that equals the number under the root — try √81: 9 × 9 = 81, so √81 = 9.
- Steps:
- 12 × 12 = 144.
- So √144 = 12.
- Answer: 12
[Easy] Mean of a Data Set
- EN: Five students scored 70, 80, 90, 60, and 75 on a math quiz. What is the mean score?
- FR: Cinq élèves ont obtenu 70, 80, 90, 60 et 75 à un test de mathématiques. Quelle est la note moyenne?
- Choices: A) 74 B) 80 C) 75 D) 72
- Hint: Mean = sum of all values ÷ number of values — try scores of 10, 20, 30: sum = 60, 60 ÷ 3 = 20.
- Steps:
- Sum: 70 + 80 + 90 + 60 + 75 = 375.
- Mean: 375 ÷ 5 = 75.
- Answer: 75
[Easy] Two-Step Linear Equation — Simple
- EN: Solve: 2x + 3 = 11
- FR: Résous: 2x + 3 = 11
- Choices: A) x = 5 B) x = 7 C) x = 4 D) x = 3
- Hint: Subtract the constant first, then divide — try 3y + 2 = 14: subtract 2 to get 3y = 12, divide by 3 to get y = 4.
- Steps:
- Subtract 3 from both sides: 2x = 8.
- Divide by 2: x = 4.
- Answer: x = 4
[Easy] Percent Increase/Decrease
- EN: A sweater was $50. Its price increased by 10%. What is the new price?
- FR: Un chandail coûtait 50 $. Son prix a augmenté de 10%. Quel est le nouveau prix?
- Choices: A) $55 B) $45 C) $60 D) $65
- Hint: Find 10% and add it to the original — try 10% of $80 = $8, new price = $88.
- Steps:
- 10% of $50 = $5.
- New price: $50 + $5 = $55.
- Answer: $55
[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) 11 cm C) 10 cm D) 12 cm
- Hint: Use a² + b² = c² — try legs of 3 and 4: 9 + 16 = 25, √25 = 5, hypotenuse is 5.
- Steps:
- a² + b² = c²: 6² + 8² = 36 + 64 = 100.
- c = √100 = 10.
- The hypotenuse is 10 cm.
- Answer: 10 cm
[Medium] Two-Step Equation — Harder
- EN: Solve: 3x − 7 = 14
- FR: Résous: 3x − 7 = 14
- Choices: A) x = 6 B) x = 8 C) x = 9 D) x = 7
- Hint: Add to both sides first, then divide — try 4x − 3 = 13: add 3 → 4x = 16, divide → x = 4.
- Steps:
- Add 7 to both sides: 3x = 21.
- Divide by 3: x = 7.
- Answer: x = 7
[Medium] Slope Introduction
- EN: A line passes through the points (0, 2) and (3, 8). What is the slope of the line?
- FR: Une droite passe par les points (0, 2) et (3, 8). Quelle est la pente de la droite?
- Choices: A) 3 B) 4 C) 2 D) 6
- Hint: Slope = rise ÷ run = (y₂ − y₁) ÷ (x₂ − x₁) — try (0,1) to (2,5): (5−1) ÷ (2−0) = 4 ÷ 2 = 2.
- Steps:
- Rise: 8 − 2 = 6.
- Run: 3 − 0 = 3.
- Slope = 6 ÷ 3 = 2.
- Answer: 2
[Medium] Median and Mode
- EN: The snowfall (cm) for a week was: 3, 7, 5, 7, 9, 2, 7. What is the mode?
- FR: Les chutes de neige (cm) pour une semaine étaient: 3, 7, 5, 7, 9, 2, 7. Quel est le mode?
- Choices: A) 5 B) 9 C) 3 D) 7
- Hint: The mode is the value that appears most often — in 4, 6, 4, 8, 4, the mode is 4 because it appears three times.
- Steps:
- Count how many times each number appears.
- 7 appears three times; all others appear once.
- The mode is 7.
- Answer: 7
[Hard] Pythagorean Theorem — Applied
- EN: A ladder is leaning against a wall. The base of the ladder is 5 m from the wall, and the wall is 12 m tall. How long is the ladder?
- FR: Une échelle s'appuie contre un mur. La base de l'échelle est à 5 m du mur et le mur mesure 12 m de haut. Quelle est la longueur de l'échelle?
- Choices: A) 15 m B) 17 m C) 13 m D) 11 m
- Hint: The ladder is the hypotenuse — use a² + b² = c²; try base = 8, height = 6: 36 + 64 = 100, so 10 m.
- Steps:
- a² + b² = c²: 5² + 12² = 25 + 144 = 169.
- c = √169 = 13.
- The ladder is 13 m long.
- Answer: 13 m
[Hard] Multi-Step Equations
- EN: Solve: 4(x + 2) = 36
- FR: Résous: 4(x + 2) = 36
- Choices: A) x = 8 B) x = 6 C) x = 10 D) x = 7
- Hint: You can distribute first or divide both sides by 4 first — try 3(y + 1) = 18: divide by 3 to get y + 1 = 6, then y = 5.
- Steps:
- Divide both sides by 4: x + 2 = 9.
- Subtract 2: x = 7.
- Answer: x = 7
Grade 9 Problems
[Easy] Solving a Linear Equation
- EN: Solve: 5x − 4 = 21
- FR: Résous: 5x − 4 = 21
- Choices: A) x = 4 B) x = 6 C) x = 5 D) x = 3
- Hint: Add to both sides, then divide — try 3x − 2 = 10: add 2 → 3x = 12, divide by 3 → x = 4.
- Steps:
- Add 4 to both sides: 5x = 25.
- Divide by 5: x = 5.
- Answer: x = 5
[Easy] Slope-Intercept Form
- EN: A line has the equation y = 3x + 2. What is the slope?
- FR: Une droite a l'équation y = 3x + 2. Quelle est la pente?
- Choices: A) 2 B) 5 C) 3 D) 6
- Hint: In y = mx + b, m is always the slope — in y = 7x − 1, the slope is 7.
- Steps:
- y = 3x + 2 is in the form y = mx + b.
- m = 3.
- The slope is 3.
- Answer: 3
[Easy] Adding Polynomials
- EN: Simplify: (3x + 5) + (2x − 1)
- FR: Simplifie: (3x + 5) + (2x − 1)
- Choices: A) 5x + 6 B) 6x + 4 C) 5x + 4 D) 4x + 6
- Hint: Combine like terms — try (4y + 3) + (y − 2): 4y + y = 5y and 3 − 2 = 1, so 5y + 1.
- Steps:
- Combine x-terms: 3x + 2x = 5x.
- Combine constants: 5 + (−1) = 4.
- Result: 5x + 4.
- Answer: 5x + 4
[Easy] Linear Inequality
- EN: Solve: x + 6 > 10
- FR: Résous: x + 6 > 10
- Choices: A) x > 16 B) x > 4 C) x < 4 D) x > 6
- Hint: Treat it like an equation, but keep the inequality sign — try y + 3 > 8: subtract 3 from both sides to get y > 5.
- Steps:
- Subtract 6 from both sides: x > 10 − 6.
- x > 4.
- Answer: x > 4
[Medium] Multiplying Polynomials
- EN: Expand: (x + 3)(x + 4)
- FR: Développe: (x + 3)(x + 4)
- Choices: A) x² + 7x + 12 B) x² + 12x + 7 C) x² + 8x + 12 D) x² + 7x + 7
- Hint: Use FOIL — try (x + 1)(x + 5): x² + 5x + x + 5 = x² + 6x + 5.
- Steps:
- First: x × x = x².
- Outer: x × 4 = 4x. Inner: 3 × x = 3x. Last: 3 × 4 = 12.
- Combine: x² + 7x + 12.
- Answer: x² + 7x + 12
[Medium] Similar Triangles
- EN: Two triangles are similar. The smaller triangle has sides 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm. The largest side of the bigger triangle is 15 cm. What is the scale factor?
- FR: Deux triangles sont semblables. Le plus petit a des côtés de 3 cm, 4 cm et 5 cm. Le plus grand côté du plus grand triangle est 15 cm. Quel est le facteur d'échelle?
- Choices: A) 4 B) 2 C) 5 D) 3
- Hint: Scale factor = bigger side ÷ corresponding smaller side — try smaller side 4 cm and bigger side 12 cm: 12 ÷ 4 = 3.
- Steps:
- The largest side of the small triangle is 5 cm.
- Scale factor = 15 ÷ 5 = 3.
- Answer: 3
[Medium] Trigonometry — SOH
- EN: In a right triangle, the opposite side is 7 cm and the hypotenuse is 25 cm. What is sin(θ)?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté opposé mesure 7 cm et l'hypoténuse mesure 25 cm. Combien fait sin(θ)?
- Choices: A) 7/24 B) 25/7 C) 24/25 D) 7/25
- Hint: SOH means sin = Opposite ÷ Hypotenuse — try opposite = 4, hypotenuse = 10: sin = 4/10 = 2/5.
- Steps:
- sin(θ) = Opposite ÷ Hypotenuse.
- sin(θ) = 7/25.
- Answer: 7/25
[Medium] Graphing — y-intercept
- EN: A line has the equation y = −2x + 6. Where does it cross the y-axis?
- FR: Une droite a l'équation y = −2x + 6. Où croise-t-elle l'axe des y?
- Choices: A) (0, −2) B) (6, 0) C) (0, 6) D) (3, 0)
- Hint: The y-intercept is the value of b in y = mx + b — in y = 4x + 9, the y-intercept is (0, 9).
- Steps:
- In y = −2x + 6, b = 6.
- The y-intercept is at (0, 6).
- Answer: (0, 6)
[Hard] System of Linear Equations
- 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 = 4, y = 9 D) x = 3, y = 6
- Hint: Set the two expressions equal to each other and solve for x — try y = x + 3 and y = −2x + 9: x + 3 = −2x + 9 → 3x = 6 → 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] Trigonometry — Finding a Side
- EN: In a right triangle, one angle is 30° and the hypotenuse is 20 cm. What is the length of the side opposite the 30° angle?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, un angle est de 30° et l'hypoténuse mesure 20 cm. Quelle est la longueur du côté opposé à l'angle de 30°?
- Choices: A) 17.3 cm B) 14 cm C) 10 cm D) 12 cm
- Hint: Use SOH: sin(θ) = opposite/hypotenuse, so opposite = hypotenuse × sin(θ) — try sin(45°) = 0.707, so opposite = 10 × 0.707 = 7.07 cm.
- Steps:
- sin(30°) = 0.5.
- opposite = hypotenuse × sin(30°) = 20 × 0.5 = 10.
- The opposite side is 10 cm.
- Answer: 10 cm
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 + 2)(x + 3) C) (x + 4)(x + 2) D) (x + 3)(x + 4)
- Hint: Find two numbers that multiply to 6 and add to 5 — try x² + 7x + 12: 3 × 4 = 12 and 3 + 4 = 7, so (x + 3)(x + 4).
- Steps:
- We need two numbers: product = 6 and sum = 5.
- 2 × 3 = 6 and 2 + 3 = 5. ✓
- So x² + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3).
- Answer: (x + 2)(x + 3)
[Easy] Trigonometric Ratio — CAH
- EN: In a right triangle, the adjacent side is 12 cm and the hypotenuse is 13 cm. What is cos(θ)?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté adjacent mesure 12 cm et l'hypoténuse mesure 13 cm. Combien fait cos(θ)?
- Choices: A) 13/12 B) 5/13 C) 12/13 D) 12/5
- Hint: CAH means cos = Adjacent ÷ Hypotenuse — try adjacent = 8, hypotenuse = 10: cos = 8/10 = 4/5.
- Steps:
- cos(θ) = Adjacent ÷ Hypotenuse.
- cos(θ) = 12/13.
- Answer: 12/13
[Easy] Solving a Quadratic by Factoring
- EN: Solve: x² − 9 = 0
- FR: Résous: x² − 9 = 0
- Choices: A) x = 9 or x = −9 B) x = 3 or x = −3 C) x = 4 or x = −4 D) x = 81
- Hint: This is a difference of squares — try x² − 25 = 0: (x − 5)(x + 5) = 0, so x = 5 or x = −5.
- Steps:
- x² − 9 = (x − 3)(x + 3) = 0.
- x − 3 = 0 → x = 3; x + 3 = 0 → x = −3.
- Answer: x = 3 or x = −3
[Easy] System of Equations
- EN: Solve the system: x + y = 10 and x − y = 2
- FR: Résous le système: x + y = 10 et x − y = 2
- Choices: A) x = 7, y = 3 B) x = 5, y = 5 C) x = 8, y = 2 D) x = 6, y = 4
- Hint: Add the two equations together to eliminate y — try a + b = 8 and a − b = 2: adding gives 2a = 10, so a = 5, then b = 3.
- Steps:
- Add the equations: 2x = 12, so x = 6.
- Substitute: 6 + y = 10, so y = 4.
- Answer: x = 6, y = 4
[Medium] Completing the Square
- EN: Solve by completing the square: x² + 6x − 7 = 0
- FR: Résous en complétant le carré: x² + 6x − 7 = 0
- Choices: A) x = 1 or x = −7 B) x = 7 or x = −1 C) x = 3 or x = −9 D) x = 2 or x = −8
- Hint: Complete the square: move the constant, add (b/2)² to both sides — try x² + 4x − 5 = 0: (x+2)² = 9, x = 1 or x = −5.
- Steps:
- x² + 6x = 7.
- Add (3)² = 9: (x + 3)² = 16.
- x + 3 = ±4: x = 1 or x = −7.
- Answer: x = 1 or x = −7
[Medium] Circle Geometry
- EN: A circle has a radius of 7 cm. What is its circumference? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
- FR: Un cercle a un rayon de 7 cm. Quelle est sa circonférence? (Utilise π ≈ 3,14)
- Choices: A) 43.96 cm B) 22 cm C) 153.86 cm D) 49 cm
- Hint: Circumference = 2πr — try radius = 5 cm: C = 2 × 3.14 × 5 = 31.4 cm.
- Steps:
- C = 2 × π × r = 2 × 3.14 × 7.
- 2 × 3.14 = 6.28; 6.28 × 7 = 43.96.
- Circumference = 43.96 cm.
- Answer: 43.96 cm
[Medium] Volume of a Cylinder
- EN: A cylindrical water tank has a radius of 3 m and a height of 10 m. What is its volume? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
- FR: Un réservoir d'eau cylindrique a un rayon de 3 m et une hauteur de 10 m. Quel est son volume? (Utilise π ≈ 3,14)
- Choices: A) 94.2 m³ B) 188.4 m³ C) 282.6 m³ D) 376.8 m³
- Hint: V = πr²h — try r = 2, h = 5: V = 3.14 × 4 × 5 = 62.8 m³.
- Steps:
- V = π × r² × h = 3.14 × 9 × 10.
- 3.14 × 9 = 28.26; 28.26 × 10 = 282.6.
- Volume = 282.6 m³.
- Answer: 282.6 m³
[Medium] Trigonometry — Finding an Angle
- EN: In a right triangle, the opposite side is 5 cm and the hypotenuse is 10 cm. What angle (θ) has this sine ratio? (sin 30° = 0.5)
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté opposé mesure 5 cm et l'hypoténuse mesure 10 cm. Quel angle (θ) a ce rapport sinus? (sin 30° = 0,5)
- Choices: A) 45° B) 90° C) 60° D) 30°
- Hint: sin(θ) = opposite/hypotenuse; find what angle has that sine value — try sin(45°) ≈ 0.707 and sin(30°) = 0.5.
- Steps:
- sin(θ) = 5/10 = 0.5.
- sin(30°) = 0.5.
- θ = 30°.
- Answer: 30°
[Hard] Quadratic Formula
- EN: Use the quadratic formula to solve: x² − 5x + 4 = 0
- FR: Utilise la formule quadratique pour résoudre: x² − 5x + 4 = 0
- Choices: A) x = 2 or x = 3 B) x = 4 or x = 1 C) x = 5 or x = −1 D) x = 3 or x = 2
- Hint: x = [−b ± √(b²−4ac)] / 2a — try x² − 3x + 2 = 0: discriminant = 9 − 8 = 1, x = (3 ± 1)/2, so x = 2 or x = 1.
- Steps:
- a=1, b=−5, c=4. Discriminant: (−5)² − 4(1)(4) = 25 − 16 = 9.
- x = (5 ± 3) / 2.
- x = 4 or x = 1.
- Answer: x = 4 or x = 1
[Hard] Circle Geometry — Chord and Radius
- EN: A chord is 16 cm long. The radius of the circle is 10 cm. How far is the chord from the centre of the circle?
- FR: Une corde mesure 16 cm de long. Le rayon du cercle est de 10 cm. À quelle distance la corde est-elle du centre du cercle?
- Choices: A) 8 cm B) 7 cm C) 9 cm D) 6 cm
- Hint: The perpendicular from the centre bisects the chord — use Pythagoras with the radius and half the chord; try chord = 12, radius = 10: half-chord = 6, distance = √(100 − 36) = 8.
- Steps:
- Half-chord = 16 ÷ 2 = 8 cm.
- Distance² = radius² − half-chord² = 10² − 8² = 100 − 64 = 36.
- Distance = √36 = 6 cm.
- Answer: 6 cm
Grade 11 Problems
[Easy] Exponential Function
- EN: A bacteria culture doubles every hour. It starts with 50 bacteria. How many are there after 3 hours?
- FR: Une culture bactérienne double chaque heure. Elle commence avec 50 bactéries. Combien y en a-t-il après 3 heures?
- Choices: A) 300 bacteria B) 400 bacteria C) 150 bacteria D) 500 bacteria
- Hint: Exponential growth means multiply by the rate for each period — try starting with 10, doubling 3 times: 10 × 2³ = 80.
- Steps:
- After 1 hour: 50 × 2 = 100.
- After 2 hours: 100 × 2 = 200.
- After 3 hours: 200 × 2 = 400 bacteria.
- Answer: 400 bacteria
[Easy] Arithmetic Sequence
- EN: An arithmetic sequence starts at 4 and has a common difference of 6. What is the 5th term?
- FR: Une suite arithmétique commence à 4 et a une raison de 6. Quel est le 5e terme?
- Choices: A) 26 B) 34 C) 28 D) 30
- Hint: Use the formula aₙ = a₁ + (n−1)d — try start = 3, difference = 5, term 4: 3 + 3×5 = 18.
- Steps:
- a₅ = 4 + (5−1) × 6 = 4 + 4 × 6 = 4 + 24 = 28.
- Answer: 28
[Easy] Logarithm Introduction
- EN: What is log₂(8)?
- FR: Combien fait log₂(8)?
- Choices: A) 4 B) 2 C) 3 D) 6
- Hint: log_b(x) asks "to what power must I raise b to get x?" — try log₃(9): 3² = 9, so the answer is 2.
- Steps:
- We ask: 2 to what power equals 8?
- 2³ = 8.
- log₂(8) = 3.
- Answer: 3
[Easy] Quadratic Function — Vertex
- EN: The parabola y = (x − 3)² + 5 has its vertex at which point?
- FR: La parabole y = (x − 3)² + 5 a son sommet en quel point?
- Choices: A) (−3, 5) B) (5, 3) C) (3, 5) D) (3, −5)
- Hint: In y = (x − h)² + k, the vertex is at (h, k) — try y = (x − 2)² + 7: vertex is at (2, 7).
- Steps:
- Compare with y = (x − h)² + k.
- h = 3, k = 5.
- Vertex is (3, 5).
- Answer: (3, 5)
[Medium] Compound Interest
- EN: $2000 is invested at 4% per year, compounded annually. What is the total amount after 3 years?
- FR: 2000 $ sont investis à 4% par an, composé annuellement. Quel est le montant total après 3 ans?
- Choices: A) $2249.73 B) $2240.00 C) $2163.20 D) $2163.19
- Hint: Use A = P(1 + r)ⁿ — try $1000 at 5% for 2 years: A = 1000 × (1.05)² = 1000 × 1.1025 = $1102.50.
- Steps:
- A = 2000 × (1.04)³.
- (1.04)³ = 1.124864.
- A = 2000 × 1.124864 = $2249.73.
- Answer: $2249.73
[Medium] Trigonometric Identity
- EN: Simplify: sin²(x) + cos²(x)
- FR: Simplifie: sin²(x) + cos²(x)
- Choices: A) 0 B) 2 C) sin(2x) D) 1
- Hint: This is a fundamental Pythagorean identity — if you use a triangle with any angle, the squares of sine and cosine always relate back to 1.
- Steps:
- This is the Pythagorean identity.
- sin²(x) + cos²(x) = 1 for all x.
- Answer: 1
[Medium] Geometric Series Sum
- EN: Find the sum of the first 4 terms of the geometric series: 2, 6, 18, 54, ...
- FR: Trouve la somme des 4 premiers termes de la série géométrique: 2, 6, 18, 54, ...
- Choices: A) 80 B) 60 C) 72 D) 90
- Hint: S = a(rⁿ − 1)/(r − 1) where r is the ratio — try 1, 3, 9, 27: r = 3, sum = 1(3⁴−1)/(3−1) = 80/2 = 40.
- Steps:
- a = 2, r = 3, n = 4.
- S = 2(3⁴ − 1)/(3 − 1) = 2(81 − 1)/2 = 80.
- Answer: 80
[Medium] Financial Math — Annuity
- EN: You deposit $500 at the end of each year into an account earning 5% per year. What is the total after 2 years (rounded to the nearest dollar)?
- FR: Tu déposes 500 $ à la fin de chaque année dans un compte rapportant 5% par an. Quel est le total après 2 ans (arrondi au dollar près)?
- Choices: A) $1000 B) $1025 C) $1050 D) $1075
- Hint: The first deposit earns interest for 1 year, the second earns none yet — try $100/year at 5%: after 2 years = 100 × 1.05 + 100 = $205.
- Steps:
- First deposit of $500 grows for 1 year: 500 × 1.05 = $525.
- Second deposit of $500 earns no interest yet: $500.
- Total: $525 + $500 = $1025.
- Answer: $1025
[Hard] Logarithm Laws
- EN: Simplify: log₅(125) − log₅(5)
- FR: Simplifie: log₅(125) − log₅(5)
- Choices: A) log₅(120) B) 5 C) 2 D) 3
- Hint: Use the quotient rule: logb(A) − logb(B) = log_b(A/B) — try log₂(16) − log₂(4) = log₂(4) = 2.
- Steps:
- log₅(125) − log₅(5) = log₅(125/5) = log₅(25).
- 5² = 25, so log₅(25) = 2.
- Answer: 2
[Hard] Exponential Equation
- EN: Solve for x: 3^(2x) = 81
- FR: Résous pour x: 3^(2x) = 81
- Choices: A) x = 3 B) x = 4 C) x = 2 D) x = 5
- Hint: Express both sides as powers of the same base — try 2^(3x) = 64: 64 = 2⁶, so 3x = 6, x = 2.
- Steps:
- 81 = 3⁴.
- So 3^(2x) = 3⁴ → 2x = 4.
- x = 2.
- Answer: x = 2
Grade 12 Problems
[Easy] Permutations
- EN: How many ways can 4 students be arranged in a line?
- FR: De combien de façons 4 élèves peuvent-ils être placés en rang?
- Choices: A) 16 ways B) 24 ways C) 12 ways D) 48 ways
- Hint: The number of arrangements of n distinct items is n! — try 3 students: 3! = 3 × 2 × 1 = 6 ways.
- Steps:
- 4! = 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 24.
- There are 24 ways.
- Answer: 24 ways
[Easy] Combinations
- EN: How many ways can you choose 2 players from a group of 6 for a free throw competition?
- FR: De combien de façons peut-on choisir 2 joueurs parmi un groupe de 6 pour un concours de lancers francs?
- Choices: A) 12 ways B) 30 ways C) 15 ways D) 20 ways
- Hint: Use C(n, r) = n! / [r!(n−r)!] — try C(5, 2) = 5!/(2! × 3!) = 10 ways.
- Steps:
- C(6, 2) = 6! / (2! × 4!) = (6 × 5) / (2 × 1) = 30/2 = 15.
- There are 15 ways.
- Answer: 15 ways
[Easy] Polynomial Function — Degree
- EN: What is the degree of the polynomial: 4x³ − 2x² + 7x − 5?
- FR: Quel est le degré du polynôme: 4x³ − 2x² + 7x − 5?
- Choices: A) 4 B) 2 C) 5 D) 3
- Hint: The degree is the highest exponent of x — in 3x⁵ + 2x² − 1, the degree is 5.
- Steps:
- Look at the exponents: 3, 2, 1, 0.
- The highest is 3.
- The degree is 3.
- Answer: 3
[Easy] Derivative — Power Rule (intro)
- EN: If f(x) = x², what is the derivative f'(x)?
- FR: Si f(x) = x², quelle est la dérivée f'(x)?
- Choices: A) x B) 2 C) 2x D) x²
- Hint: The power rule says: bring the exponent to the front and reduce it by 1 — for f(x) = x⁵, f'(x) = 5x⁴.
- Steps:
- f(x) = x²; power rule: bring exponent down, reduce by 1.
- f'(x) = 2x^(2−1) = 2x.
- Answer: 2x
[Medium] Binomial Probability
- EN: A fair coin is flipped 3 times. What is the probability of getting exactly 2 heads?
- FR: Une pièce équitable est lancée 3 fois. Quelle est la probabilité d'obtenir exactement 2 faces?
- Choices: A) 1/8 B) 3/8 C) 1/4 D) 5/8
- Hint: P = C(n,k) × p^k × (1−p)^(n−k) — try 3 flips, exactly 1 head: C(3,1) × (0.5)¹ × (0.5)² = 3 × 0.125 = 3/8.
- Steps:
- P = C(3,2) × (0.5)² × (0.5)¹.
- C(3,2) = 3.
- P = 3 × 0.25 × 0.5 = 3 × 0.125 = 3/8.
- Answer: 3/8
[Medium] Derivative — Rate of Change
- EN: A ball's height is given by h(t) = −5t² + 20t. What is the ball's velocity at t = 3 seconds?
- FR: La hauteur d'une balle est donnée par h(t) = −5t² + 20t. Quelle est la vitesse de la balle à t = 3 secondes?
- Choices: A) 5 m/s B) −10 m/s C) 10 m/s D) −5 m/s
- Hint: Velocity is the derivative; differentiate then substitute — try h(t) = −4t² + 12t: h'(t) = −8t + 12, at t = 2: h'(2) = −4.
- Steps:
- h'(t) = −10t + 20.
- At t = 3: h'(3) = −10(3) + 20 = −30 + 20 = −10.
- The velocity is −10 m/s.
- Answer: −10 m/s
[Medium] Vectors — Addition
- EN: Vector u = (3, 4) and vector v = (−1, 6). What is u + v?
- FR: Le vecteur u = (3, 4) et le vecteur v = (−1, 6). Combien fait u + v?
- Choices: A) (2, 10) B) (4, 2) C) (3, 10) D) (2, 8)
- Hint: Add corresponding components — try (5, 2) + (−2, 4) = (3, 6).
- Steps:
- Add x-components: 3 + (−1) = 2.
- Add y-components: 4 + 6 = 10.
- u + v = (2, 10).
- Answer: (2, 10)
[Medium] Rational Function — Vertical Asymptote
- EN: For the function f(x) = 1/(x − 4), where is the vertical asymptote?
- FR: Pour la fonction f(x) = 1/(x − 4), où se trouve l'asymptote verticale?
- Choices: A) x = −4 B) x = 1 C) x = 0 D) x = 4
- Hint: Set the denominator equal to zero and solve — for f(x) = 1/(x + 3), the vertical asymptote is at x = −3.
- Steps:
- Set denominator equal to zero: x − 4 = 0.
- x = 4.
- The vertical asymptote is at x = 4.
- Answer: x = 4
[Hard] Permutations with Restrictions
- EN: How many 4-digit numbers can be formed using the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 if no digit can be repeated and the number must be odd?
- FR: Combien de nombres à 4 chiffres peut-on former avec les chiffres 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 si aucun chiffre ne peut être répété et si le nombre doit être impair?
- Choices: A) 48 numbers B) 60 numbers C) 72 numbers D) 36 numbers
- Hint: Fix the last digit first (must be odd: 1, 3, or 5 = 3 choices), then fill the remaining 3 positions with the leftover digits — try the same idea with 3 digits and 3 odd options from 4 digits.
- Steps:
- The last digit must be odd: 3 choices (1, 3, or 5).
- Remaining 3 positions: 4 × 3 × 2 = 24 ways (choosing from the 4 remaining digits).
- Total: 3 × 24 = 72 numbers.
- Answer: 72 numbers
[Hard] Normal Distribution
- EN: The scores on a provincial exam are normally distributed with a mean of 70 and a standard deviation of 10. Approximately what percentage of students scored between 60 and 80?
- FR: Les résultats à un examen provincial sont distribués normalement avec une moyenne de 70 et un écart-type de 10. Environ quel pourcentage d'élèves ont obtenu entre 60 et 80?
- Choices: A) 95% B) 99% C) 50% D) 68%
- Hint: The 68-95-99.7 rule states that about 68% of data falls within one standard deviation of the mean — think about what range one standard deviation above and below the mean creates.
- Steps:
- 60 = 70 − 10 (one standard deviation below).
- 80 = 70 + 10 (one standard deviation above).
- By the 68-95-99.7 rule, approximately 68% of students scored in this range.
- Answer: 68%
Today's Encouragement
Curiosity is the door to discovery — every question you ask opens a room you have never entered before.
A Story of Kindness
On a snowy school morning in Iqaluit, a girl named Aaluk noticed that her classmate Tomás had forgotten his warm mittens on the bus. Without saying a word, Aaluk pulled a spare pair from her backpack and handed them over before they stepped outside. Tomás smiled and thanked her as they crunched through the deep snow together. Their teacher said it was the kindest thing she had seen all winter.
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