Daily Math — 2026-07-23
Grade 1 Problems
[Easy] Counting to 20
- EN: There are 7 apples on the table and 5 more in the basket. How many apples are there in all?
- FR: Il y a 7 pommes sur la table et 5 autres dans le panier. Combien y a-t-il de pommes en tout?
- Choices: A) 10 apples B) 11 apples C) 12 apples D) 13 apples
- Hint: To add, count on from the bigger number — like 8 + 3, start at 8 and count 9, 10, 11.
- Steps:
- Start at 7 and count on 5 more: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
- So there are 12 apples in all.
- Answer: 12 apples
[Easy] Skip Counting by 5s
- EN: Skip count by 5s: 5, 10, 15, ___. What number comes next?
- FR: Compte par bonds de 5 : 5, 10, 15, ___. Quel nombre vient ensuite?
- Choices: A) 18 B) 20 C) 22 D) 25
- Hint: Skip counting by 5s means adding 5 each time — like 10, 15, 20, 25.
- Steps:
- Each number goes up by 5.
- 15 + 5 = 20.
- Answer: 20
[Easy] Comparing Numbers
- EN: Which number is greater: 14 or 9?
- FR: Quel nombre est plus grand : 14 ou 9?
- Choices: A) 9 B) 14 C) They are equal D) 11
- Hint: The number with more tens is greater — like 12 is greater than 8 because 12 has a ten.
- Steps:
- 14 has one ten and 4 ones.
- 9 has no tens, so 14 is greater.
- Answer: 14
[Easy] Coin Recognition
- EN: You have one dime and one nickel. How much money do you have in all?
- FR: Tu as une pièce de dix cents et une pièce de cinq cents. Combien d'argent as-tu en tout?
- Choices: A) 10 cents B) 12 cents C) 15 cents D) 20 cents
- Hint: A dime is worth 10 cents and a nickel is worth 5 cents — add them together like 10 + 5.
- Steps:
- A dime = 10 cents, a nickel = 5 cents.
- 10 + 5 = 15 cents.
- Answer: 15 cents
[Medium] Subtraction within 20
- EN: There are 16 snowballs. Kids throw 9 of them. How many snowballs are left?
- FR: Il y a 16 boules de neige. Les enfants en lancent 9. Combien de boules de neige reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 5 snowballs B) 6 snowballs C) 7 snowballs D) 8 snowballs
- Hint: To subtract, count back — like 13 − 5: start at 13 and count back 5 to get 8.
- Steps:
- Start at 16 and count back 9: 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7.
- 16 − 9 = 7.
- Answer: 7 snowballs
[Medium] Addition within 20
- EN: Mia has 8 stickers and her friend gives her 6 more. How many stickers does Mia have now?
- FR: Mia a 8 autocollants et son amie lui en donne 6 autres. Combien d'autocollants Mia a-t-elle maintenant?
- Choices: A) 12 stickers B) 13 stickers C) 14 stickers D) 15 stickers
- Hint: To add, you can make a ten — like 9 + 5: take 1 from 5 to make 10, then add 4 to get 14.
- Steps:
- Take 2 from 6 to make 10 with 8: 8 + 2 = 10.
- Then add the leftover 4: 10 + 4 = 14.
- Answer: 14 stickers
[Medium] Skip Counting by 2s
- EN: Skip count by 2s: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___. What number comes next?
- FR: Compte par bonds de 2 : 2, 4, 6, 8, ___. Quel nombre vient ensuite?
- Choices: A) 9 B) 10 C) 11 D) 12
- Hint: Skip counting by 2s means adding 2 each time — like 6, 8, 10, 12.
- Steps:
- Each number increases by 2.
- 8 + 2 = 10.
- Answer: 10
[Medium] Comparing and Ordering
- EN: Put these numbers in order from least to greatest: 13, 6, 18, 11.
- FR: Mets ces nombres en ordre du plus petit au plus grand : 13, 6, 18, 11.
- Choices: A) 6, 11, 13, 18 B) 6, 13, 11, 18 C) 11, 6, 13, 18 D) 18, 13, 11, 6
- Hint: Look at the tens first — like ordering 5, 12, 9, 15 gives 5, 9, 12, 15.
- Steps:
- Find the smallest: 6.
- Then 11, then 13, then 18.
- Order: 6, 11, 13, 18.
- Answer: 6, 11, 13, 18
[Hard] Word Problem with Addition
- EN: There are 6 red mittens, 5 blue mittens, and 4 green mittens on the shelf. How many mittens are there in all?
- FR: Il y a 6 mitaines rouges, 5 mitaines bleues et 4 mitaines vertes sur l'étagère. Combien y a-t-il de mitaines en tout?
- Choices: A) 13 mittens B) 14 mittens C) 15 mittens D) 16 mittens
- Hint: Add three numbers by grouping two first — like 4 + 3 + 5: add 4 + 3 = 7, then 7 + 5 = 12.
- Steps:
- Add 6 + 5 = 11.
- Then add 11 + 4 = 15.
- Answer: 15 mittens
[Hard] Counting Back with Coins
- EN: You have 17 cents. You spend 8 cents on a pencil. How many cents do you have left?
- FR: Tu as 17 cents. Tu dépenses 8 cents pour un crayon. Combien de cents te reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 7 cents B) 8 cents C) 9 cents D) 10 cents
- Hint: Subtract by counting back — like 14 − 6: start at 14 and count back 6 to get 8.
- Steps:
- Start at 17 and count back 8: 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9.
- 17 − 8 = 9.
- Answer: 9 cents
Grade 2 Problems
[Easy] Addition within 100
- EN: There are 34 students in one class and 25 in another. How many students are there in all?
- FR: Il y a 34 élèves dans une classe et 25 dans une autre. Combien y a-t-il d'élèves en tout?
- Choices: A) 57 students B) 58 students C) 59 students D) 60 students
- Hint: Add the ones first, then the tens — like 32 + 24: 2 + 4 = 6, 30 + 20 = 50, total 56.
- Steps:
- Add the ones: 4 + 5 = 9.
- Add the tens: 30 + 20 = 50.
- Total: 50 + 9 = 59.
- Answer: 59 students
[Easy] Telling Time
- EN: The clock shows the hour hand on the 3 and the minute hand on the 12. What time is it?
- FR: L'horloge montre la grande aiguille sur le 12 et la petite aiguille sur le 3. Quelle heure est-il?
- Choices: A) 12:00 B) 3:00 C) 3:30 D) 6:00
- Hint: When the minute hand points to 12, it is exactly on the hour — like the hour hand on 7 means 7:00.
- Steps:
- The minute hand on 12 means it is exactly the hour.
- The hour hand is on 3, so the time is 3:00.
- Answer: 3:00
[Easy] Measuring Length
- EN: A pencil is 14 cm long and a crayon is 9 cm long. How much longer is the pencil than the crayon?
- FR: Un crayon est long de 14 cm et un crayon de couleur est long de 9 cm. De combien le crayon est-il plus long?
- Choices: A) 4 cm B) 5 cm C) 6 cm D) 7 cm
- Hint: To find the difference in length, subtract — like 18 cm − 11 cm = 7 cm.
- Steps:
- Subtract: 14 − 9 = 5.
- The pencil is 5 cm longer.
- Answer: 5 cm
[Easy] Counting Coins
- EN: You have 3 dimes and 2 nickels. How much money do you have?
- FR: Tu as 3 pièces de dix cents et 2 pièces de cinq cents. Combien d'argent as-tu?
- Choices: A) 35 cents B) 38 cents C) 40 cents D) 45 cents
- Hint: Count the dimes by 10s then add the nickels by 5s — like 2 dimes + 3 nickels = 20 + 15 = 35 cents.
- Steps:
- 3 dimes = 30 cents.
- 2 nickels = 10 cents.
- 30 + 10 = 40 cents.
- Answer: 40 cents
[Medium] Subtraction within 100
- EN: There are 72 hockey pucks in a bag. 38 are used in practice. How many pucks are left?
- FR: Il y a 72 rondelles de hockey dans un sac. 38 sont utilisées à l'entraînement. Combien de rondelles reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 33 pucks B) 34 pucks C) 35 pucks D) 36 pucks
- Hint: Subtract by regrouping — like 63 − 27: borrow 1 ten, 13 − 7 = 6, 5 − 2 = 3, answer is 36.
- Steps:
- Borrow 1 ten from 7 tens: 12 − 8 = 4.
- 6 tens − 3 tens = 3 tens = 30.
- 30 + 4 = 34.
- Answer: 34 pucks
[Medium] Telling Time (Half Hour)
- EN: Ben starts reading at 2:00 and reads for half an hour. What time does he finish?
- FR: Ben commence à lire à 2 h et lit pendant une demi-heure. À quelle heure finit-il?
- Choices: A) 2:15 B) 2:30 C) 2:45 D) 3:00
- Hint: Half an hour is 30 minutes — like starting at 4:00 and adding 30 minutes gives 4:30.
- Steps:
- Start at 2:00.
- Add 30 minutes: 2:00 + 30 minutes = 2:30.
- Answer: 2:30
[Medium] Simple Patterns
- EN: Look at the pattern: 10, 20, 30, 40, ___. What number comes next?
- FR: Observe le motif : 10, 20, 30, 40, ___. Quel nombre vient ensuite?
- Choices: A) 45 B) 48 C) 50 D) 55
- Hint: Find the rule by looking at how much each number grows — like 5, 10, 15 grows by 5 each time.
- Steps:
- Each number increases by 10.
- 40 + 10 = 50.
- Answer: 50
[Medium] Measuring and Comparing
- EN: A book is 22 cm wide. A notebook is 18 cm wide. How wide are they together?
- FR: Un livre a 22 cm de largeur. Un cahier a 18 cm de largeur. Quelle est leur largeur totale?
- Choices: A) 38 cm B) 39 cm C) 40 cm D) 41 cm
- Hint: Add two numbers by adding the ones then the tens — like 24 + 15: 4 + 5 = 9, 20 + 10 = 30, total 39.
- Steps:
- Add the ones: 2 + 8 = 10, write 0 carry 1.
- Add the tens: 20 + 10 + 10 (carry) = 40.
- Total: 40 cm.
- Answer: 40 cm
[Hard] Multi-Step Coins
- EN: Lena has 2 quarters, 1 dime, and 3 pennies. How much money does she have in total?
- FR: Lena a 2 pièces de 25 cents, 1 pièce de dix cents et 3 pennies. Combien d'argent a-t-elle en tout?
- Choices: A) 58 cents B) 60 cents C) 63 cents D) 65 cents
- Hint: Count each coin type separately then add — like 1 quarter + 2 dimes + 4 pennies = 25 + 20 + 4 = 49 cents.
- Steps:
- 2 quarters = 50 cents.
- 1 dime = 10 cents.
- 3 pennies = 3 cents.
- 50 + 10 + 3 = 63 cents.
- Answer: 63 cents
[Hard] Word Problem — Two-Step Subtraction
- EN: A school has 85 library books. On Monday, 27 books are borrowed. On Tuesday, 16 more are borrowed. How many books are left?
- FR: Une école a 85 livres à la bibliothèque. Lundi, 27 livres sont empruntés. Mardi, 16 de plus sont empruntés. Combien de livres reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 40 books B) 41 books C) 42 books D) 43 books
- Hint: Solve two steps — like 60 − 15 − 12: first 60 − 15 = 45, then 45 − 12 = 33.
- Steps:
- First: 85 − 27 = 58.
- Then: 58 − 16 = 42.
- Answer: 42 books
Grade 3 Problems
[Easy] Multiplication Table of 2
- EN: What is 2 × 8?
- FR: Combien fait 2 × 8?
- Choices: A) 14 B) 16 C) 18 D) 20
- Hint: Multiplying by 2 is like doubling — like 2 × 6 = 12 because 6 + 6 = 12.
- Steps:
- 2 × 8 means 8 + 8.
- 8 + 8 = 16.
- Answer: 16
[Easy] Multiplication Table of 5
- EN: What is 5 × 7?
- FR: Combien fait 5 × 7?
- Choices: A) 30 B) 32 C) 35 D) 40
- Hint: Count by 5s to multiply — like 5 × 4: 5, 10, 15, 20.
- Steps:
- Skip count by 5, seven times: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35.
- 5 × 7 = 35.
- Answer: 35
[Easy] Basic 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 morceaux égaux. Tu manges 1 morceau. Quelle fraction as-tu mangée?
- Choices: A) 1/2 B) 1/3 C) 1/4 D) 2/4
- Hint: A fraction shows part of a whole — like if a chocolate bar has 3 equal pieces and you eat 1, that is 1/3.
- Steps:
- The pizza has 4 equal parts in total.
- You ate 1 out of 4 parts.
- That is 1/4.
- Answer: 1/4
[Easy] Basic Division
- EN: There are 20 stickers shared equally among 4 friends. How many stickers does each friend get?
- FR: Il y a 20 autocollants partagés également entre 4 amis. Combien d'autocollants chaque ami reçoit-il?
- Choices: A) 4 stickers B) 5 stickers C) 6 stickers D) 8 stickers
- Hint: Division is sharing equally — like 18 ÷ 3 means splitting 18 into 3 groups: 6 in each.
- Steps:
- 20 ÷ 4 = ?
- 4 × 5 = 20, so 20 ÷ 4 = 5.
- Answer: 5 stickers
[Medium] Multiplication Table of 3
- EN: A shelf has 3 rows of books. Each row has 9 books. How many books are on the shelf?
- FR: Une étagère a 3 rangées de livres. Chaque rangée a 9 livres. Combien y a-t-il de livres sur l'étagère?
- Choices: A) 24 books B) 27 books C) 28 books D) 30 books
- Hint: Multiply to find the total in equal groups — like 3 rows of 6 books = 3 × 6 = 18 books.
- Steps:
- 3 × 9 = ?
- 3 × 9 = 27.
- Answer: 27 books
[Medium] Perimeter of a Shape
- EN: A rectangle is 6 cm long and 4 cm wide. What is its perimeter?
- FR: Un rectangle mesure 6 cm de long et 4 cm de large. Quel est son périmètre?
- Choices: A) 18 cm B) 20 cm C) 22 cm D) 24 cm
- Hint: Perimeter means adding all sides — like a rectangle 5 cm × 3 cm has perimeter 5 + 5 + 3 + 3 = 16 cm.
- Steps:
- Add all four sides: 6 + 6 + 4 + 4.
- 6 + 6 = 12, 4 + 4 = 8.
- 12 + 8 = 20 cm.
- Answer: 20 cm
[Medium] Reading a Graph
- EN: A graph shows that 8 students like hockey, 5 like soccer, and 3 like swimming. How many students are shown in the graph?
- FR: Un graphique montre que 8 élèves aiment le hockey, 5 aiment le soccer et 3 aiment la natation. Combien d'élèves sont représentés?
- Choices: A) 14 students B) 15 students C) 16 students D) 17 students
- Hint: To find the total in a graph, add all the groups — like 4 + 7 + 3 = 14.
- Steps:
- Add: 8 + 5 + 3.
- 8 + 5 = 13, then 13 + 3 = 16.
- Answer: 16 students
[Medium] Fractions on a Number Line
- EN: Which fraction is greater: 1/2 or 1/3?
- FR: Quelle fraction est plus grande : 1/2 ou 1/3?
- Choices: A) 1/3 B) 1/2 C) They are equal D) Neither is a fraction
- Hint: Bigger denominator means smaller pieces — like 1/4 is smaller than 1/2 because the pie is cut into more pieces.
- Steps:
- 1/2 means 1 out of 2 equal parts (bigger pieces).
- 1/3 means 1 out of 3 equal parts (smaller pieces).
- So 1/2 is greater.
- Answer: 1/2
[Hard] Multi-Step Multiplication and Subtraction
- EN: A baker makes 4 trays of muffins with 10 muffins on each tray. She sells 18 muffins. How many muffins does she have left?
- FR: Une boulangère fait 4 plateaux de muffins avec 10 muffins sur chaque plateau. Elle vend 18 muffins. Combien de muffins lui reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 20 muffins B) 22 muffins C) 24 muffins D) 26 muffins
- Hint: First multiply to find the total, then subtract — like 3 × 10 = 30, then 30 − 7 = 23.
- Steps:
- Total muffins: 4 × 10 = 40.
- Subtract sold: 40 − 18 = 22.
- Answer: 22 muffins
[Hard] Division with Context
- EN: There are 36 children going on a field trip. Each van holds 4 children. How many vans are needed?
- FR: Il y a 36 enfants qui partent en excursion. Chaque fourgonnette peut transporter 4 enfants. Combien de fourgonnettes sont nécessaires?
- Choices: A) 7 vans B) 8 vans C) 9 vans D) 10 vans
- Hint: Divide to find how many equal groups — like 28 ÷ 4 = 7 because 4 × 7 = 28.
- Steps:
- 36 ÷ 4 = ?
- 4 × 9 = 36, so 36 ÷ 4 = 9.
- Answer: 9 vans
Grade 4 Problems
[Easy] Multiplication to 9×9
- EN: What is 7 × 8?
- FR: Combien fait 7 × 8?
- Choices: A) 54 B) 56 C) 58 D) 63
- Hint: Use a fact you know — like 7 × 7 = 49, then add one more 7 to get 56.
- 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 3 in the number 4.37?
- FR: Quelle est la valeur du chiffre 3 dans le nombre 4,37?
- Choices: A) 3 ones B) 3 tenths C) 3 hundredths D) 30 ones
- Hint: In a decimal, the first digit after the point is tenths — like in 2.59, the 5 is 5 tenths.
- Steps:
- 4.37: the 4 is ones, the 3 is in the tenths place, the 7 is in the hundredths place.
- So the 3 means 3 tenths.
- Answer: 3 tenths
[Easy] Area of a Rectangle
- EN: A rectangle is 8 cm long and 5 cm wide. What is its area?
- FR: Un rectangle mesure 8 cm de long et 5 cm de large. Quelle est son aire?
- Choices: A) 26 cm² B) 35 cm² C) 40 cm² D) 45 cm²
- Hint: Area = length × width — like a rectangle 6 cm × 4 cm has area 24 cm².
- Steps:
- Area = 8 × 5.
- 8 × 5 = 40 cm².
- Answer: 40 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) Neither can be compared
- Hint: When denominators are the same, compare the numerators — like 5/8 is greater than 3/8.
- Steps:
- Both fractions have the same denominator (4).
- Compare numerators: 3 > 2.
- So 3/4 is greater.
- Answer: 3/4
[Medium] Long Division with Remainders
- EN: There are 29 apples divided equally into 4 bags. How many apples are in each bag, and how many are left over?
- FR: Il y a 29 pommes divisées également dans 4 sacs. Combien de pommes y a-t-il dans chaque sac et combien en reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 6 remainder 5 B) 7 remainder 1 C) 7 remainder 2 D) 8 remainder 1
- Hint: Divide, then find the remainder — like 22 ÷ 5: 5 × 4 = 20, remainder = 22 − 20 = 2, so 4 remainder 2.
- Steps:
- 4 × 7 = 28, which is less than 29.
- Remainder: 29 − 28 = 1.
- Answer: 7 remainder 1
- Answer: 7 remainder 1
[Medium] Elapsed Time
- EN: A hockey game starts at 1:15 PM and ends at 3:45 PM. How long did the game last?
- FR: Une partie de hockey commence à 13 h 15 et se termine à 15 h 45. Combien de temps a duré la partie?
- Choices: A) 2 hours B) 2 hours 15 minutes C) 2 hours 30 minutes D) 2 hours 45 minutes
- Hint: Count up from the start time — like from 2:10 to 4:40: 2 hours gets to 4:10, then 30 more minutes = 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Steps:
- From 1:15 to 3:15 = 2 hours.
- From 3:15 to 3:45 = 30 minutes.
- Total: 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Answer: 2 hours 30 minutes
[Medium] Decimal Operations
- EN: A juice box costs $1.25 and a granola bar costs $0.75. How much do they cost together?
- FR: Une boîte de jus coûte 1,25 $ et une barre granola coûte 0,75 $. Combien coûtent-ils ensemble?
- Choices: A) $1.90 B) $1.95 C) $2.00 D) $2.10
- Hint: Add decimals by lining up the decimal points — like $1.40 + $0.60 = $2.00.
- Steps:
- $1.25 + $0.75.
- Cents: 25 + 75 = 100 cents = $1.00.
- Dollars: $1 + $0 + $1.00 = $2.00.
- Answer: $2.00
[Medium] Multiplication — Multi-Step
- EN: A school orders 6 boxes of crayons. Each box has 48 crayons. How many crayons are there in all?
- FR: Une école commande 6 boîtes de crayons. Chaque boîte contient 48 crayons. Combien y a-t-il de crayons en tout?
- Choices: A) 248 crayons B) 268 crayons C) 278 crayons D) 288 crayons
- Hint: Multiply in parts — like 6 × 45: 6 × 40 = 240, 6 × 5 = 30, total 270.
- Steps:
- 6 × 48 = 6 × 40 + 6 × 8.
- 6 × 40 = 240; 6 × 8 = 48.
- 240 + 48 = 288.
- Answer: 288 crayons
[Hard] Multi-Step Word Problem
- EN: A store has 5 shelves. Each shelf holds 36 books. The store sells 78 books on Saturday. How many books are left?
- FR: Un magasin a 5 étagères. Chaque étagère contient 36 livres. Le magasin vend 78 livres le samedi. Combien de livres reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 96 books B) 100 books C) 102 books D) 108 books
- Hint: First multiply to get the total, then subtract — like 4 × 25 = 100, then 100 − 34 = 66.
- Steps:
- Total books: 5 × 36 = 180.
- Books left: 180 − 78 = 102.
- Answer: 102 books
[Hard] Fractions and Decimals
- EN: Which decimal is equal to 3/4?
- FR: Quel nombre décimal est égal à 3/4?
- Choices: A) 0.25 B) 0.50 C) 0.70 D) 0.75
- Hint: Divide the numerator by the denominator — like 1/4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25.
- Steps:
- 3/4 means 3 ÷ 4.
- 3 ÷ 4 = 0.75.
- Answer: 0.75
Grade 5 Problems
[Easy] Multi-Digit Multiplication
- EN: What is 24 × 6?
- FR: Combien fait 24 × 6?
- Choices: A) 124 B) 134 C) 144 D) 154
- Hint: Multiply in parts — like 23 × 4: 20 × 4 = 80, 3 × 4 = 12, total 92.
- Steps:
- 24 × 6 = 20 × 6 + 4 × 6.
- 20 × 6 = 120; 4 × 6 = 24.
- 120 + 24 = 144.
- Answer: 144
[Easy] Adding Fractions with Like Denominators
- EN: What is 2/7 + 3/7?
- FR: Combien fait 2/7 + 3/7?
- Choices: A) 5/14 B) 5/7 C) 6/7 D) 1/7
- Hint: Add only the numerators when denominators are the same — like 3/9 + 4/9 = 7/9.
- Steps:
- Keep the denominator: 7.
- Add numerators: 2 + 3 = 5.
- Answer: 5/7
- Answer: 5/7
[Easy] Percentage Introduction
- EN: A bag has 100 marbles. 25% of them are blue. How many marbles are blue?
- FR: Un sac contient 100 billes. 25 % d'entre elles sont bleues. Combien de billes sont bleues?
- Choices: A) 20 marbles B) 25 marbles C) 30 marbles D) 50 marbles
- Hint: Percent means out of 100 — like 10% of 100 = 10, and 50% of 100 = 50.
- Steps:
- 25% means 25 out of every 100.
- 25% of 100 = 25.
- Answer: 25 marbles
[Easy] Decimal Operations — Addition
- EN: What is 3.6 + 2.4?
- FR: Combien fait 3,6 + 2,4?
- Choices: A) 5.0 B) 5.10 C) 6.0 D) 6.10
- Hint: Line up the decimal points and add — like 4.3 + 1.5: 3 + 5 = 8, 4 + 1 = 5, total 5.8.
- Steps:
- 3.6 + 2.4: tenths 6 + 4 = 10, write 0 carry 1.
- Ones: 3 + 2 + 1 = 6.
- Answer: 6.0
- Answer: 6.0
[Medium] Multi-Digit Division
- EN: A school orders 168 pencils for 8 classrooms, with an equal number per classroom. How many pencils go to each classroom?
- FR: Une école commande 168 crayons pour 8 classes, avec un nombre égal par classe. Combien de crayons va dans chaque classe?
- Choices: A) 18 pencils B) 20 pencils C) 21 pencils D) 24 pencils
- Hint: Divide step by step — like 144 ÷ 6: 6 goes into 14 twice (12), bring down 4, 6 goes into 24 four times = 24.
- Steps:
- 168 ÷ 8: 8 goes into 16 twice (16), bring down 8.
- 8 goes into 8 once.
- Answer: 21 pencils
- Answer: 21 pencils
[Medium] Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
- EN: What is 6/8 − 2/8?
- FR: Combien fait 6/8 − 2/8?
- Choices: A) 3/8 B) 4/8 C) 5/8 D) 8/8
- Hint: Subtract only the numerators — like 7/10 − 3/10 = 4/10.
- Steps:
- Keep the denominator: 8.
- Subtract numerators: 6 − 2 = 4.
- Answer: 4/8
- Answer: 4/8
[Medium] Volume of a Rectangular Prism
- EN: A box is 5 cm long, 4 cm wide, and 3 cm tall. What is its volume?
- FR: Une boîte mesure 5 cm de long, 4 cm de large et 3 cm de haut. Quel est son volume?
- Choices: A) 48 cm³ B) 54 cm³ C) 60 cm³ D) 64 cm³
- Hint: Volume = length × width × height — like 4 × 3 × 2 = 24 cm³.
- Steps:
- V = 5 × 4 × 3.
- 5 × 4 = 20, then 20 × 3 = 60.
- Volume = 60 cm³.
- Answer: 60 cm³
[Medium] Percentage — 10% and 50%
- EN: A Tim Hortons coffee costs $2.80. What is 50% of $2.80?
- FR: Un café Tim Hortons coûte 2,80 $. Combien vaut 50 % de 2,80 $?
- Choices: A) $1.20 B) $1.30 C) $1.40 D) $1.50
- Hint: 50% means half — like 50% of $3.00 is $1.50.
- Steps:
- 50% of $2.80 = $2.80 ÷ 2.
- $2.80 ÷ 2 = $1.40.
- Answer: $1.40
[Hard] Multi-Step Decimal Problem
- EN: Carlos buys 3 notebooks at $2.45 each and pays with a $10 bill. How much change does he receive?
- FR: Carlos achète 3 cahiers à 2,45 $ chacun et paye avec un billet de 10 $. Combien reçoit-il en monnaie?
- Choices: A) $2.55 B) $2.65 C) $2.75 D) $3.15
- Hint: First find the total cost by multiplying, then subtract from the amount paid — like 2 × $3.20 = $6.40, change = $10 − $6.40 = $3.60.
- Steps:
- Cost: 3 × $2.45 = $7.35.
- Change: $10.00 − $7.35 = $2.65.
- Answer: $2.65
[Hard] Fraction and Percent Comparison
- EN: A class of 40 students has 10 students who walk to school. What percentage of students walk to school?
- FR: Une classe de 40 élèves compte 10 élèves qui vont à l'école à pied. Quel pourcentage d'élèves vont à l'école à pied?
- Choices: A) 20% B) 25% C) 30% D) 40%
- Hint: To find percent, divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100 — like 8 out of 32: 8 ÷ 32 = 0.25, then 0.25 × 100 = 25%.
- Steps:
- 10 ÷ 40 = 0.25.
- 0.25 × 100 = 25%.
- Answer: 25%
Grade 6 Problems
[Easy] Order of Operations (BEDMAS)
- EN: What is 3 + 4 × 2?
- FR: Combien fait 3 + 4 × 2?
- Choices: A) 10 B) 11 C) 12 D) 14
- Hint: In BEDMAS, do multiplication before addition — like 5 + 3 × 2: do 3 × 2 = 6 first, then 5 + 6 = 11.
- Steps:
- Multiplication first: 4 × 2 = 8.
- Then addition: 3 + 8 = 11.
- Answer: 11
[Easy] Percent of a Number
- EN: What is 20% of 60?
- FR: Combien vaut 20 % de 60?
- Choices: A) 10 B) 12 C) 15 D) 20
- Hint: Find 10% first, then double it — like 20% of 50: 10% of 50 = 5, double = 10.
- Steps:
- 10% of 60 = 6.
- 20% = 6 × 2 = 12.
- Answer: 12
[Easy] Integers — Introduction
- EN: Which number is less: −3 or −7?
- FR: Quel nombre est plus petit : −3 ou −7?
- Choices: A) −3 B) −7 C) They are equal D) 0
- Hint: On a number line, numbers further left are smaller — like −5 is less than −2.
- Steps:
- On a number line, −7 is to the left of −3.
- −7 is less than −3.
- Answer: −7
[Easy] Simple Algebraic Expression
- EN: If n = 5, what is the value of 3n + 4?
- FR: Si n = 5, quelle est la valeur de 3n + 4?
- Choices: A) 17 B) 18 C) 19 D) 20
- Hint: Substitute the value and follow BEDMAS — like if m = 3, then 4m + 2 = 4(3) + 2 = 12 + 2 = 14.
- Steps:
- Substitute n = 5: 3(5) + 4.
- 3 × 5 = 15, then 15 + 4 = 19.
- Answer: 19
[Medium] Fraction Multiplication
- EN: What is 2/3 × 3/4?
- FR: Combien fait 2/3 × 3/4?
- Choices: A) 5/12 B) 6/12 C) 1/2 D) 5/7
- Hint: Multiply numerators together and denominators together — like 1/2 × 2/3 = (1×2)/(2×3) = 2/6 = 1/3.
- Steps:
- Multiply numerators: 2 × 3 = 6.
- Multiply denominators: 3 × 4 = 12.
- 6/12 = 1/2.
- Answer: 1/2
[Medium] Ratios and Rates
- EN: A car travels 150 km in 3 hours. What is its speed in km per hour?
- FR: Une voiture parcourt 150 km en 3 heures. Quelle est sa vitesse en km à l'heure?
- Choices: A) 40 km/h B) 45 km/h C) 50 km/h D) 55 km/h
- Hint: To find rate, divide the total by the number of units — like 120 km in 4 hours = 120 ÷ 4 = 30 km/h.
- Steps:
- Speed = 150 ÷ 3.
- 150 ÷ 3 = 50 km/h.
- Answer: 50 km/h
[Medium] BEDMAS with Brackets
- EN: What is (6 + 2) × 3 − 4?
- FR: Combien fait (6 + 2) × 3 − 4?
- Choices: A) 18 B) 20 C) 22 D) 24
- Hint: Solve brackets first, then multiply, then subtract — like (3 + 4) × 2 − 1 = 7 × 2 − 1 = 14 − 1 = 13.
- Steps:
- Brackets: 6 + 2 = 8.
- Multiply: 8 × 3 = 24.
- Subtract: 24 − 4 = 20.
- Answer: 20
[Medium] Fraction Division
- EN: What is 3/4 ÷ 1/2?
- FR: Combien fait 3/4 ÷ 1/2?
- Choices: A) 3/8 B) 1 C) 3/2 D) 2
- Hint: To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal — like 2/3 ÷ 1/4 = 2/3 × 4/1 = 8/3.
- Steps:
- Flip the second fraction: 1/2 becomes 2/1.
- Multiply: 3/4 × 2/1 = 6/4 = 3/2.
- Answer: 3/2
[Hard] Multi-Step Percent Problem
- EN: A jacket at a Canadian store is originally priced at $80.00. It is on sale for 15% off. What is the sale price?
- FR: Un manteau dans un magasin canadien est initialement vendu 80,00 $. Il est en solde à 15 % de réduction. Quel est le prix de vente?
- Choices: A) $64.00 B) $66.00 C) $68.00 D) $72.00
- Hint: Find the discount amount, then subtract from the original — like 20% off $50: 20% of $50 = $10, sale price = $50 − $10 = $40.
- Steps:
- 15% of $80 = 0.15 × 80 = $12.
- Sale price: $80 − $12 = $68.
- Answer: $68.00
[Hard] Integers and Expressions
- EN: What is the value of −4 + 9 − (−3)?
- FR: Quelle est la valeur de −4 + 9 − (−3)?
- Choices: A) 6 B) 7 C) 8 D) 10
- Hint: Subtracting a negative is the same as adding — like −2 + 5 − (−3) = −2 + 5 + 3 = 6.
- Steps:
- −4 + 9 = 5.
- 5 − (−3) = 5 + 3 = 8.
- Answer: 8
Grade 7 Problems
[Easy] Integer Addition
- EN: What is −5 + 8?
- FR: Combien fait −5 + 8?
- Choices: A) −3 B) 2 C) 3 D) 13
- Hint: On a number line, start at the negative number and move right for addition — like −4 + 6 = 2.
- Steps:
- Start at −5, move 8 steps right.
- −5 + 8 = 3.
- Answer: 3
[Easy] Percent — Discount
- EN: A pair of skates costs $120. They are on sale for 25% off. How much is the discount?
- FR: Une paire de patins coûte 120 $. Ils sont en solde à 25 % de réduction. Quel est le montant de la réduction?
- Choices: A) $25 B) $28 C) $30 D) $35
- Hint: Find 25% by dividing by 4 — like 25% of $80 = $80 ÷ 4 = $20.
- Steps:
- 25% of $120 = $120 ÷ 4 = $30.
- Answer: $30
[Easy] Fraction Operations
- EN: What is 3/5 + 1/5?
- FR: Combien fait 3/5 + 1/5?
- Choices: A) 3/10 B) 4/5 C) 4/10 D) 1/5
- Hint: Add fractions with the same denominator by adding numerators only — like 2/7 + 3/7 = 5/7.
- Steps:
- Same denominator, add numerators: 3 + 1 = 4.
- Answer: 4/5
- Answer: 4/5
[Easy] One-Step Linear Equation
- EN: Solve for x: x + 9 = 14.
- FR: Résous pour x : x + 9 = 14.
- Choices: A) x = 4 B) x = 5 C) x = 6 D) x = 23
- Hint: To isolate x, subtract the same number from both sides — like x + 7 = 12: x = 12 − 7 = 5.
- Steps:
- Subtract 9 from both sides: x = 14 − 9.
- x = 5.
- Answer: x = 5
[Medium] Integer Multiplication
- EN: What is (−4) × (−6)?
- FR: Combien fait (−4) × (−6)?
- Choices: A) −24 B) −10 C) 10 D) 24
- Hint: A negative times a negative equals a positive — like (−3) × (−5) = 15.
- Steps:
- Negative × Negative = Positive.
- 4 × 6 = 24.
- Answer: 24
- Answer: 24
[Medium] Percentage — Tax
- EN: A book costs $15.00. Provincial tax is 10%. What is the total cost including tax?
- FR: Un livre coûte 15,00 $. La taxe provinciale est de 10 %. Quel est le coût total avec la taxe?
- Choices: A) $15.50 B) $16.00 C) $16.50 D) $17.00
- Hint: Find the tax, then add it — like 10% of $20 = $2, total = $20 + $2 = $22.
- Steps:
- Tax: 10% of $15 = $1.50.
- Total: $15.00 + $1.50 = $16.50.
- Answer: $16.50
[Medium] Surface Area
- EN: A rectangular box is 5 cm long, 3 cm wide, and 2 cm tall. What is its surface area?
- FR: Une boîte rectangulaire mesure 5 cm de long, 3 cm de large et 2 cm de haut. Quelle est son aire de surface?
- Choices: A) 56 cm² B) 60 cm² C) 62 cm² D) 64 cm²
- Hint: Surface area = 2(lw + lh + wh) — like a 4 × 2 × 1 box: 2(8 + 4 + 2) = 2 × 14 = 28 cm².
- Steps:
- lw = 5 × 3 = 15; lh = 5 × 2 = 10; wh = 3 × 2 = 6.
- SA = 2(15 + 10 + 6) = 2 × 31 = 62 cm².
- Answer: 62 cm²
[Medium] Data and Probability
- EN: A bag holds 4 red and 6 blue marbles. What is the probability of picking a red marble?
- FR: Un sac contient 4 billes rouges et 6 billes bleues. Quelle est la probabilité de tirer une bille rouge?
- Choices: A) 2/5 B) 4/6 C) 1/4 D) 3/5
- Hint: Probability = favourable outcomes ÷ total outcomes — like 3 red out of 9 total = 3/9 = 1/3.
- Steps:
- Total marbles: 4 + 6 = 10.
- Probability of red = 4/10 = 2/5.
- Answer: 2/5
[Hard] Integer Division and Multi-Step
- EN: A football team loses 3 yards on each of 4 plays. What is the total change in yard position?
- FR: Une équipe de football perd 3 verges à chacun de 4 jeux. Quel est le changement total de position en verges?
- Choices: A) −15 yards B) −12 yards C) −9 yards D) 12 yards
- Hint: Multiply the loss per play by the number of plays — like losing 5 yards × 3 plays = −15 yards.
- Steps:
- Each play: −3 yards.
- Total: (−3) × 4 = −12 yards.
- Answer: −12 yards
[Hard] One-Step Equation — Real Context
- EN: Amara saves the same amount of money each week. After 7 weeks she has $91.00. How much does she save each week?
- FR: Amara économise le même montant chaque semaine. Après 7 semaines, elle a 91,00 $. Combien économise-t-elle chaque semaine?
- Choices: A) $12.00 B) $13.00 C) $14.00 D) $15.00
- Hint: Divide the total by the number of weeks — like $60 in 5 weeks = $60 ÷ 5 = $12 per week.
- Steps:
- Set up: 7x = $91.
- x = $91 ÷ 7 = $13.
- Answer: $13.00
Grade 8 Problems
[Easy] Perfect Squares
- EN: What is the value of 7²?
- FR: Quelle est la valeur de 7²?
- Choices: A) 14 B) 42 C) 49 D) 56
- Hint: A perfect square means multiplying the number by itself — like 6² = 6 × 6 = 36.
- Steps:
- 7² = 7 × 7.
- 7 × 7 = 49.
- Answer: 49
[Easy] Square Roots
- EN: What is √64?
- FR: Quelle est la valeur de √64?
- Choices: A) 6 B) 7 C) 8 D) 9
- Hint: The square root is the number that multiplies by itself to give the result — like √36 = 6 because 6 × 6 = 36.
- Steps:
- Ask: what number × itself = 64?
- 8 × 8 = 64, so √64 = 8.
- Answer: 8
[Easy] Mean of a Data Set
- EN: Five students scored 70, 80, 90, 60, and 100 on a math quiz. What is the mean score?
- FR: Cinq élèves ont eu 70, 80, 90, 60 et 100 à un quiz de mathématiques. Quelle est la moyenne?
- Choices: A) 78 B) 80 C) 82 D) 84
- Hint: To find the mean, add all values and divide by how many there are — like 10, 20, 30: sum = 60, 60 ÷ 3 = 20.
- Steps:
- Sum: 70 + 80 + 90 + 60 + 100 = 400.
- Mean: 400 ÷ 5 = 80.
- Answer: 80
[Easy] Percent Increase
- EN: A bag of dog food cost $20 last year. This year it costs $24. What is the percent increase?
- FR: Un sac de nourriture pour chien coûtait 20 $ l'an dernier. Cette année, il coûte 24 $. Quel est le pourcentage d'augmentation?
- Choices: A) 15% B) 18% C) 20% D) 25%
- Hint: Percent increase = (change ÷ original) × 100 — like price goes from $10 to $13: change = $3, 3 ÷ 10 × 100 = 30%.
- Steps:
- Change: $24 − $20 = $4.
- Percent increase: (4 ÷ 20) × 100 = 20%.
- Answer: 20%
[Medium] Two-Step Linear Equation
- EN: Solve for x: 3x + 5 = 20.
- FR: Résous pour x : 3x + 5 = 20.
- Choices: A) x = 3 B) x = 4 C) x = 5 D) x = 6
- Hint: First subtract the constant, then divide — like 2x + 3 = 11: 2x = 8, x = 4.
- Steps:
- Subtract 5: 3x = 15.
- Divide by 3: x = 5.
- Answer: x = 5
[Medium] Pythagorean Theorem
- EN: A right triangle has legs of 6 cm and 8 cm. What is the length of the hypotenuse?
- FR: Un triangle rectangle a des côtés de 6 cm et 8 cm. Quelle est la longueur de l'hypoténuse?
- Choices: A) 9 cm B) 10 cm C) 11 cm D) 14 cm
- Hint: Use a² + b² = c² — like legs of 3 and 4: 9 + 16 = 25, hypotenuse = √25 = 5.
- Steps:
- 6² + 8² = c².
- 36 + 64 = 100.
- c = √100 = 10 cm.
- Answer: 10 cm
[Medium] Slope Introduction
- EN: A line passes through (0, 2) and (4, 10). What is the slope of the line?
- FR: Une droite passe par (0, 2) et (4, 10). Quelle est la pente de la droite?
- Choices: A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4
- Hint: Slope = rise ÷ run = (y₂ − y₁) ÷ (x₂ − x₁) — like (0, 1) to (3, 7): rise = 6, run = 3, slope = 2.
- Steps:
- Rise: 10 − 2 = 8.
- Run: 4 − 0 = 4.
- Slope = 8 ÷ 4 = 2.
- Answer: 2
[Medium] Median and Mode
- EN: The data set is: 4, 7, 9, 7, 3, 7, 5. What is the mode?
- FR: L'ensemble de données est : 4, 7, 9, 7, 3, 7, 5. Quel est le mode?
- Choices: A) 4 B) 5 C) 7 D) 9
- Hint: The mode is the value that appears most often — like in 2, 3, 3, 5, 6 the mode is 3.
- Steps:
- List: 3, 4, 5, 7, 7, 7, 9.
- 7 appears three times — more than any other.
- Mode = 7.
- Answer: 7
[Hard] Pythagorean Theorem — Word Problem
- EN: A ramp goes from the ground up to a loading dock. The horizontal distance is 12 m and the ramp is 13 m long. How high is the loading dock?
- FR: Une rampe part du sol jusqu'à un quai de chargement. La distance horizontale est de 12 m et la rampe mesure 13 m de long. Quelle est la hauteur du quai?
- Choices: A) 4 m B) 5 m C) 6 m D) 7 m
- Hint: Use a² + b² = c², solve for the unknown leg — like hypotenuse 10, one leg 6: other leg = √(100 − 36) = √64 = 8.
- Steps:
- 12² + b² = 13².
- 144 + b² = 169.
- b² = 25, b = √25 = 5 m.
- Answer: 5 m
[Hard] Two-Step Equation — Word Problem
- EN: Theo rents a snowboard for a flat fee of $8 plus $6 per hour. He pays $32 in total. For how many hours did he rent the snowboard?
- FR: Théo loue une planche à neige pour des frais fixes de 8 $ plus 6 $ l'heure. Il paie 32 $ en tout. Pendant combien d'heures a-t-il loué la planche?
- Choices: A) 3 hours B) 4 hours C) 5 hours D) 6 hours
- Hint: Set up an equation and solve in two steps — like $5 fee + $3/h = $20: 3h = 15, h = 5 hours.
- Steps:
- Equation: 8 + 6h = 32.
- Subtract 8: 6h = 24.
- Divide: h = 4 hours.
- Answer: 4 hours
Grade 9 Problems
[Easy] Solving a Linear Equation
- EN: Solve for x: 2x − 3 = 11.
- FR: Résous pour x : 2x − 3 = 11.
- Choices: A) x = 5 B) x = 6 C) x = 7 D) x = 8
- Hint: Add the constant to both sides, then divide — like 3x − 4 = 5: 3x = 9, x = 3.
- Steps:
- Add 3: 2x = 14.
- Divide by 2: x = 7.
- Answer: x = 7
[Easy] Graphing — Slope-Intercept
- EN: A line has equation y = 2x + 1. What is the y-intercept?
- FR: Une droite a pour équation y = 2x + 1. Quel est l'ordonnée à l'origine?
- Choices: A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4
- Hint: In y = mx + b, b is the y-intercept (where the line crosses the y-axis) — like y = 3x + 5 has y-intercept 5.
- Steps:
- Compare y = 2x + 1 to y = mx + b.
- b = 1, so the y-intercept is 1.
- Answer: 1
[Easy] Adding Polynomials
- EN: What is (3x + 4) + (2x + 5)?
- FR: Combien fait (3x + 4) + (2x + 5)?
- Choices: A) 5x + 8 B) 5x + 9 C) 6x + 9 D) 6x + 10
- Hint: Add like terms together — like (4x + 2) + (3x + 7) = 7x + 9.
- Steps:
- Like terms: 3x + 2x = 5x.
- Constants: 4 + 5 = 9.
- Answer: 5x + 9
- Answer: 5x + 9
[Easy] Trigonometry — SOH
- EN: In a right triangle, the side opposite to an angle is 6 cm and the hypotenuse is 10 cm. What is the sine of that angle?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté opposé à un angle mesure 6 cm et l'hypoténuse mesure 10 cm. Quel est le sinus de cet angle?
- Choices: A) 0.4 B) 0.5 C) 0.6 D) 0.8
- Hint: SOH means sin = opposite ÷ hypotenuse — like sin = 3 ÷ 5 = 0.6.
- Steps:
- sin(angle) = opposite ÷ hypotenuse.
- sin = 6 ÷ 10 = 0.6.
- Answer: 0.6
[Medium] Linear Inequality
- EN: Solve and graph: 3x + 2 > 11. What values of x satisfy this inequality?
- FR: Résous et représente : 3x + 2 > 11. Quelles valeurs de x satisfont cette inégalité?
- Choices: A) x > 2 B) x > 3 C) x > 4 D) x > 5
- Hint: Solve like an equation — like 2x + 1 > 7: 2x > 6, x > 3.
- Steps:
- Subtract 2: 3x > 9.
- Divide by 3: x > 3.
- Answer: x > 3
[Medium] Multiplying Polynomials
- EN: What is (x + 3)(x + 4)?
- FR: Combien fait (x + 3)(x + 4)?
- Choices: A) x² + 6x + 12 B) x² + 7x + 12 C) x² + 7x + 7 D) x² + 12x + 7
- Hint: Use FOIL — like (x + 2)(x + 5) = x² + 5x + 2x + 10 = x² + 7x + 10.
- 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 similar triangles have sides in ratio 2:3. The smaller triangle has a side of 8 cm. What is the corresponding side in the larger triangle?
- FR: Deux triangles semblables ont des côtés dans un rapport de 2:3. Le plus petit triangle a un côté de 8 cm. Quel est le côté correspondant dans le plus grand triangle?
- Choices: A) 10 cm B) 11 cm C) 12 cm D) 14 cm
- Hint: Set up a proportion — like ratio 3:5 with smaller side 9: 9 ÷ 3 × 5 = 15.
- Steps:
- Ratio 2:3, smaller side = 8.
- Scale factor: 8 ÷ 2 = 4.
- Larger side: 3 × 4 = 12 cm.
- Answer: 12 cm
[Medium] Trigonometry — CAH
- EN: In a right triangle, the adjacent side is 5 cm and the hypotenuse is 13 cm. What is the cosine of the angle?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté adjacent mesure 5 cm et l'hypoténuse mesure 13 cm. Quel est le cosinus de l'angle?
- Choices: A) 5/12 B) 5/13 C) 12/13 D) 13/5
- Hint: CAH means cos = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse — like cos = 4 ÷ 5 = 0.8.
- Steps:
- cos = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse.
- cos = 5 ÷ 13 = 5/13.
- Answer: 5/13
[Hard] System of Equations — Substitution
- EN: Solve the system: y = 2x + 1 and y = −x + 7. What is the value of x?
- FR: Résous le système : y = 2x + 1 et y = −x + 7. Quelle est la valeur de x?
- Choices: A) x = 1 B) x = 2 C) x = 3 D) x = 4
- Hint: Set the two expressions equal and solve — like y = 3x and y = x + 4: 3x = x + 4, 2x = 4, x = 2.
- Steps:
- Set equal: 2x + 1 = −x + 7.
- Add x: 3x + 1 = 7.
- 3x = 6, x = 2.
- Answer: x = 2
[Hard] Trigonometry — Finding an Angle
- EN: In a right triangle, the opposite side is 7 cm and the hypotenuse is 14 cm. Using SOH, what is the angle? (Use sin⁻¹)
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté opposé mesure 7 cm et l'hypoténuse mesure 14 cm. En utilisant SOH, quel est l'angle? (Utilisez sin⁻¹)
- Choices: A) 25° B) 30° C) 45° D) 60°
- Hint: sin(angle) = opposite/hypotenuse, then use sin⁻¹ — like sin⁻¹(0.5) = 30°.
- Steps:
- sin(angle) = 7 ÷ 14 = 0.5.
- angle = sin⁻¹(0.5) = 30°.
- Answer: 30°
Grade 10 Problems
[Easy] Factoring — Common Factor
- EN: Factor completely: 6x² + 9x.
- FR: Factorise complètement : 6x² + 9x.
- Choices: A) 3(2x² + 3) B) 3x(2x + 3) C) 6x(x + 9) D) x(6x + 9)
- Hint: Find the greatest common factor of all terms — like 4x² + 8x = 4x(x + 2).
- Steps:
- GCF of 6x² and 9x is 3x.
- Factor out: 3x(2x + 3).
- Answer: 3x(2x + 3)
[Easy] Trigonometry — Finding a Side (TOA)
- EN: In a right triangle, the angle is 45° and the adjacent side is 5 cm. What is the length of the opposite side?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, l'angle est de 45° et le côté adjacent mesure 5 cm. Quelle est la longueur du côté opposé?
- Choices: A) 4 cm B) 5 cm C) 6 cm D) 7 cm
- Hint: TOA means tan(angle) = opposite ÷ adjacent — like tan(45°) = 1, so opposite = adjacent × 1.
- Steps:
- tan(45°) = 1.
- opposite = adjacent × tan(45°) = 5 × 1 = 5 cm.
- Answer: 5 cm
[Easy] Systems of Equations
- EN: Solve: x + y = 10 and x − y = 4. What is x?
- FR: Résous : x + y = 10 et x − y = 4. Quelle est la valeur de x?
- Choices: A) x = 5 B) x = 6 C) x = 7 D) x = 8
- Hint: Add the two equations to eliminate y — like x + y = 8 and x − y = 2: add to get 2x = 10, x = 5.
- Steps:
- Add equations: (x + y) + (x − y) = 10 + 4.
- 2x = 14, so x = 7.
- Answer: x = 7
[Easy] Volume of a Cylinder
- EN: A cylinder has radius 3 cm and height 10 cm. What is its volume? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
- FR: Un cylindre a un rayon de 3 cm et une hauteur de 10 cm. Quel est son volume? (Utilise π ≈ 3,14)
- Choices: A) 251.2 cm³ B) 271.4 cm³ C) 282.6 cm³ D) 300.0 cm³
- Hint: V = π r²h — like a cylinder with r = 2 and h = 5: V = 3.14 × 4 × 5 = 62.8 cm³.
- Steps:
- V = 3.14 × 3² × 10.
- 3² = 9; 3.14 × 9 = 28.26.
- 28.26 × 10 = 282.6 cm³.
- Answer: 282.6 cm³
[Medium] Factoring Trinomials
- EN: Factor: x² + 5x + 6.
- FR: Factorise : x² + 5x + 6.
- Choices: A) (x + 1)(x + 6) B) (x + 2)(x + 3) C) (x + 3)(x + 2) D) (x + 6)(x − 1)
- Hint: Find two numbers that multiply to the constant and add to the middle coefficient — like x² + 7x + 12: find 3 and 4, so (x + 3)(x + 4).
- Steps:
- Find two numbers that multiply to 6 and add to 5: 2 and 3.
- Factor: (x + 2)(x + 3).
- Answer: (x + 2)(x + 3)
[Medium] Quadratic Equation by Factoring
- EN: Solve: x² − 7x + 12 = 0.
- FR: Résous : x² − 7x + 12 = 0.
- Choices: A) x = 2 or x = 6 B) x = 3 or x = 4 C) x = 4 or x = 6 D) x = 1 or x = 12
- Hint: Factor the trinomial, then set each factor to zero — like x² − 5x + 6 = 0: (x − 2)(x − 3) = 0, x = 2 or 3.
- Steps:
- Factor: (x − 3)(x − 4) = 0.
- x − 3 = 0 → x = 3; x − 4 = 0 → x = 4.
- Answer: x = 3 or x = 4
[Medium] Circle Geometry
- EN: A circle has a diameter of 16 cm. What is its circumference? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
- FR: Un cercle a un diamètre de 16 cm. Quelle est sa circonférence? (Utilise π ≈ 3,14)
- Choices: A) 48.24 cm B) 50.24 cm C) 52.14 cm D) 56.52 cm
- Hint: Circumference = π × d — like a circle with d = 10: C = 3.14 × 10 = 31.4 cm.
- Steps:
- C = π × d = 3.14 × 16.
- 3.14 × 16 = 50.24 cm.
- Answer: 50.24 cm
[Medium] Trigonometry — Finding a Side (SOH)
- EN: In a right triangle, the angle is 30° and the hypotenuse is 20 cm. What is the length of the side opposite the angle?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, l'angle est de 30° et l'hypoténuse mesure 20 cm. Quelle est la longueur du côté opposé à l'angle?
- Choices: A) 8 cm B) 9 cm C) 10 cm D) 12 cm
- Hint: sin(angle) = opposite ÷ hypotenuse — like sin(30°) = 0.5, so opposite = hypotenuse × 0.5.
- Steps:
- sin(30°) = 0.5.
- opposite = 20 × 0.5 = 10 cm.
- Answer: 10 cm
[Hard] Completing the Square
- EN: Solve by completing the square: x² + 6x + 5 = 0.
- FR: Résous en complétant le carré : x² + 6x + 5 = 0.
- Choices: A) x = −1 or x = −5 B) x = 1 or x = 5 C) x = −2 or x = −3 D) x = 2 or x = 3
- Hint: Rewrite as (x + b/2)² and solve — like x² + 4x + 3 = 0: (x + 2)² − 4 + 3 = 0, (x + 2)² = 1, x = −1 or −3.
- Steps:
- x² + 6x + 5 = 0; move constant: x² + 6x = −5.
- Complete the square: (x + 3)² = 9 − 5 = 4.
- x + 3 = ±2; x = −1 or x = −5.
- Answer: x = −1 or x = −5
[Hard] Surface Area of a Cone
- EN: A cone has radius 6 cm and slant height 10 cm. What is its total surface area? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
- FR: Un cône a un rayon de 6 cm et une hauteur inclinée de 10 cm. Quelle est son aire de surface totale? (Utilise π ≈ 3,14)
- Choices: A) 282.6 cm² B) 301.4 cm² C) 376.8 cm² D) 452.2 cm²
- Hint: SA of cone = πr(r + l) — like r = 3, l = 5: SA = 3.14 × 3 × (3 + 5) = 3.14 × 3 × 8 = 75.36 cm².
- Steps:
- SA = πr(r + l) = 3.14 × 6 × (6 + 10).
- 6 + 10 = 16; 3.14 × 6 = 18.84.
- 18.84 × 16 = 301.44 ≈ 301.4 cm².
- Answer: 301.4 cm²
Grade 11 Problems
[Easy] Identifying Function Types
- EN: Which equation represents an exponential function?
- FR: Quelle équation représente une fonction exponentielle?
- Choices: A) y = 3x + 2 B) y = x² C) y = 2^x D) y = 1/x
- Hint: An exponential function has the variable as the exponent — like y = 5^x grows very fast.
- Steps:
- y = 3x + 2 is linear (x to power 1).
- y = x² is quadratic.
- y = 2^x has x as the exponent, so it is exponential.
- Answer: y = 2^x
[Easy] Logarithm Introduction
- EN: What is log₂(8)?
- FR: Quelle est la valeur de log₂(8)?
- Choices: A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4
- Hint: log base b of x asks "what power makes b equal to x?" — like log₃(9) = 2 because 3² = 9.
- Steps:
- Ask: 2 to what power equals 8?
- 2³ = 8, so log₂(8) = 3.
- Answer: 3
[Easy] Arithmetic Sequence
- EN: The first term of an arithmetic sequence is 5 and the common difference is 3. What is the 4th term?
- FR: Le premier terme d'une suite arithmétique est 5 et la raison est 3. Quel est le 4e terme?
- Choices: A) 11 B) 14 C) 17 D) 20
- Hint: Use the formula aₙ = a₁ + (n − 1)d — like a₁ = 2, d = 4: a₄ = 2 + 3 × 4 = 14.
- Steps:
- a₄ = 5 + (4 − 1) × 3.
- a₄ = 5 + 9 = 14.
- Answer: 14
[Easy] Compound Interest
- EN: You invest $1000 at an annual interest rate of 5%, compounded annually. What is the amount after 1 year?
- FR: Tu investis 1 000 $ à un taux d'intérêt annuel de 5 %, composé annuellement. Quel est le montant après 1 an?
- Choices: A) $1040 B) $1050 C) $1055 D) $1060
- Hint: A = P(1 + r)^t — like $500 at 4% for 1 year: 500 × 1.04 = $520.
- Steps:
- A = 1000 × (1 + 0.05)^1.
- A = 1000 × 1.05 = $1050.
- Answer: $1050
[Medium] Quadratic Function — Vertex
- EN: What are the coordinates of the vertex of y = (x − 3)² + 4?
- FR: Quelles sont les coordonnées du sommet de y = (x − 3)² + 4?
- Choices: A) (3, 4) B) (−3, 4) C) (4, 3) D) (3, −4)
- Hint: In y = (x − h)² + k, the vertex is (h, k) — like y = (x − 2)² + 5 has vertex (2, 5).
- Steps:
- y = (x − 3)² + 4 is in vertex form.
- h = 3, k = 4.
- Vertex: (3, 4).
- Answer: (3, 4)
[Medium] Geometric Sequence
- EN: A geometric sequence has first term 2 and common ratio 3. What is the 5th term?
- FR: Une suite géométrique a pour premier terme 2 et pour raison 3. Quel est le 5e terme?
- Choices: A) 54 B) 108 C) 162 D) 486
- Hint: Use aₙ = a₁ × r^(n−1) — like a₁ = 4, r = 2: a₅ = 4 × 2⁴ = 4 × 16 = 64.
- Steps:
- a₅ = 2 × 3^(5−1) = 2 × 3⁴.
- 3⁴ = 81; 2 × 81 = 162.
- Answer: 162
[Medium] Trigonometric Identity
- EN: Simplify: sin²θ + cos²θ.
- FR: Simplifie : sin²θ + cos²θ.
- Choices: A) 0 B) 1 C) 2sinθcosθ D) tanθ
- Hint: This is the Pythagorean identity — like knowing that a² + b² = c² for right triangles, there is a matching trig identity.
- Steps:
- The Pythagorean identity states sin²θ + cos²θ = 1.
- This is always true for any angle θ.
- Answer: 1
[Medium] Financial Math — Annuity
- EN: You deposit $200 per month into a savings account. After 3 months (no interest), how much do you have?
- FR: Tu déposes 200 $ par mois dans un compte d'épargne. Après 3 mois (sans intérêts), combien as-tu?
- Choices: A) $400 B) $500 C) $600 D) $700
- Hint: Multiply the regular payment by the number of periods — like $150 × 4 months = $600.
- Steps:
- Total = $200 × 3.
- $200 × 3 = $600.
- Answer: $600
[Hard] Compound Interest — Multi-Year
- EN: $2000 is invested at 6% per year, compounded annually, for 3 years. What is the amount? (Round to the nearest cent.)
- FR: 2 000 $ sont investis à 6 % par an, composé annuellement, pendant 3 ans. Quel est le montant? (Arrondis au cent près.)
- Choices: A) $2360.00 B) $2382.03 C) $2382.51 D) $2400.00
- Hint: A = P(1 + r)^t — like $1000 at 5% for 2 years: 1000 × 1.05² = 1000 × 1.1025 = $1102.50.
- Steps:
- A = 2000 × (1.06)³.
- 1.06² = 1.1236; 1.1236 × 1.06 = 1.191016.
- A = 2000 × 1.191016 = $2382.03.
- Answer: $2382.03
[Hard] Logarithm — Solving an Equation
- EN: Solve for x: 3^x = 81.
- FR: Résous pour x : 3^x = 81.
- Choices: A) x = 3 B) x = 4 C) x = 5 D) x = 27
- Hint: Write both sides with the same base — like 2^x = 32: 32 = 2⁵, so x = 5.
- Steps:
- Write 81 as a power of 3: 81 = 3⁴.
- 3^x = 3⁴, so x = 4.
- Answer: x = 4
Grade 12 Problems
[Easy] Permutations
- EN: In how many ways can 4 students line up for a photograph?
- FR: De combien de façons 4 élèves peuvent-ils se mettre en rang pour une photo?
- Choices: A) 12 B) 16 C) 24 D) 48
- Hint: The number of arrangements of n items is n! — like 3! = 3 × 2 × 1 = 6.
- Steps:
- 4! = 4 × 3 × 2 × 1.
- 4! = 24.
- Answer: 24
[Easy] Combinations
- EN: How many ways can you choose 2 students from a group of 5?
- FR: De combien de façons peut-on choisir 2 élèves dans un groupe de 5?
- Choices: A) 8 B) 10 C) 15 D) 20
- Hint: Use C(n, r) = n! ÷ (r! × (n − r)!) — like C(4,2) = 4! ÷ (2! × 2!) = 6.
- Steps:
- C(5, 2) = 5! ÷ (2! × 3!).
- = (5 × 4) ÷ (2 × 1) = 20 ÷ 2 = 10.
- Answer: 10
[Easy] Derivative — Basic Rule
- EN: What is the derivative of f(x) = x³?
- FR: Quelle est la dérivée de f(x) = x³?
- Choices: A) x² B) 2x² C) 3x² D) 3x³
- Hint: Use the power rule: d/dx(xⁿ) = nxⁿ⁻¹ — like d/dx(x⁴) = 4x³.
- Steps:
- Apply power rule: bring down the exponent, reduce by 1.
- d/dx(x³) = 3x².
- Answer: 3x²
[Easy] Probability Distribution
- EN: A fair coin is flipped twice. What is the probability of getting exactly 2 heads?
- FR: On lance une pièce de monnaie équilibrée deux fois. Quelle est la probabilité d'obtenir exactement 2 faces?
- Choices: A) 1/2 B) 1/4 C) 1/3 D) 3/4
- Hint: Multiply independent probabilities — like P(H) × P(H) = 1/2 × 1/2 = 1/4.
- Steps:
- P(HH) = P(H) × P(H) = 1/2 × 1/2.
- = 1/4.
- Answer: 1/4
[Medium] Polynomial Function — Zeros
- EN: What are the zeros of f(x) = (x − 2)(x + 5)?
- FR: Quels sont les zéros de f(x) = (x − 2)(x + 5)?
- Choices: A) x = 2 and x = 5 B) x = −2 and x = 5 C) x = 2 and x = −5 D) x = −2 and x = −5
- Hint: Set each factor to zero and solve — like (x − 3)(x + 4) = 0 gives x = 3 or x = −4.
- Steps:
- x − 2 = 0 → x = 2.
- x + 5 = 0 → x = −5.
- Answer: x = 2 and x = −5
[Medium] Derivative — Rate of Change
- EN: A ball's position is given by s(t) = 4t² + 3t. What is the velocity (derivative) at t = 2?
- FR: La position d'une balle est donnée par s(t) = 4t² + 3t. Quelle est la vitesse (dérivée) à t = 2?
- Choices: A) 16 B) 17 C) 18 D) 19
- Hint: Differentiate first, then substitute — like s(t) = 3t²: s'(t) = 6t, at t = 2: s'(2) = 12.
- Steps:
- s'(t) = 8t + 3.
- At t = 2: s'(2) = 8(2) + 3 = 16 + 3 = 19.
- Answer: 19
[Medium] Vectors — 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) (1, 5) B) (2, 6) C) (3, 5) D) (4, 6)
- Hint: Add vectors component by component — like (2, 5) + (3, −1) = (5, 4).
- Steps:
- Add x-components: 3 + (−1) = 2.
- Add y-components: 4 + 2 = 6.
- u + v = (2, 6).
- Answer: (2, 6)
[Medium] Rational Function — Asymptote
- EN: What is the vertical asymptote of f(x) = 1/(x − 4)?
- FR: Quelle est l'asymptote verticale de f(x) = 1/(x − 4)?
- Choices: A) x = −4 B) x = 0 C) x = 1 D) x = 4
- Hint: The vertical asymptote is where the denominator equals zero — like f(x) = 1/(x + 3) has asymptote at x = −3.
- Steps:
- Set the denominator equal to zero: x − 4 = 0.
- x = 4.
- Answer: x = 4
[Hard] Binomial Probability
- EN: A multiple-choice test has 4 questions, each with 2 options (A or B). What is the probability of answering exactly 3 questions correctly by guessing?
- FR: Un test à choix multiple a 4 questions, chacune avec 2 options (A ou B). Quelle est la probabilité de répondre exactement à 3 questions correctement en devinant?
- Choices: A) 1/4 B) 1/8 C) 3/8 D) 1/16
- Hint: Use P = C(n,k) × p^k × (1−p)^(n−k) — like 3 flips, 2 heads: C(3,2) × (1/2)² × (1/2)¹ = 3 × 1/4 × 1/2 = 3/8.
- Steps:
- n = 4, k = 3, p = 1/2.
- C(4,3) = 4.
- P = 4 × (1/2)³ × (1/2)¹ = 4 × 1/8 × 1/2 = 4/16 = 1/4.
- Answer: 1/4
[Hard] Derivative — Tangent Line Slope
- EN: The function is f(x) = x³ − 3x. What is the slope of the tangent line at x = 2?
- FR: La fonction est f(x) = x³ − 3x. Quelle est la pente de la tangente à x = 2?
- Choices: A) 6 B) 7 C) 8 D) 9
- Hint: Find f'(x) using the power rule, then substitute x — like f(x) = x² − 2x: f'(x) = 2x − 2, at x = 3: f'(3) = 4.
- Steps:
- f'(x) = 3x² − 3.
- At x = 2: f'(2) = 3(4) − 3 = 12 − 3 = 9.
- Answer: 9
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