Daily Math — 2026-07-26
Grade 1 Problems
[Easy] Counting Carrots
- EN: Maya has 7 carrots. She picks 5 more. How many carrots does she have now?
- FR: Maya a 7 carottes. Elle en cueille 5 de plus. Combien de carottes a-t-elle maintenant?
- Choices: A) 10 carrots B) 11 carrots C) 12 carrots D) 13 carrots
- Hint: To add, start at the bigger number and count up — try 3 + 4: start at 4, count up 3 more.
- Steps:
- Start at 7.
- Count up 5 more: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
- So Maya has 12 carrots.
- Answer: 12 carrots
[Easy] Snowflakes on a Mitten
- EN: There are 9 snowflakes on a mitten. 3 blow away. How many are left?
- FR: Il y a 9 flocons de neige sur une mitaine. 3 s'envolent. Combien en reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 5 snowflakes B) 6 snowflakes C) 7 snowflakes D) 8 snowflakes
- Hint: To subtract, count back from the bigger number — try 8 − 3: start at 8, count back 3.
- Steps:
- Start at 9.
- Count back 3: 8, 7, 6.
- So 6 snowflakes are left.
- Answer: 6 snowflakes
[Easy] Skip Counting by 5s
- EN: Skip count by 5s. What number comes after 15?
- FR: Compte par bonds de 5. Quel nombre vient après 15?
- Choices: A) 16 B) 18 C) 20 D) 25
- Hint: When skip counting by 5s, always add 5 to the last number — try 10, then add 5.
- Steps:
- The pattern is 5, 10, 15, …
- Add 5 to 15: 15 + 5 = 20.
- So the next number is 20.
- Answer: 20
[Easy] Penny Count
- EN: Liam has 4 pennies. How many cents does he have?
- FR: Liam a 4 sous. Combien de cents a-t-il?
- Choices: A) 2 cents B) 3 cents C) 4 cents D) 5 cents
- Hint: Each penny is worth 1 cent — try 3 pennies: that is 3 cents.
- Steps:
- Each penny = 1 cent.
- 4 pennies = 4 × 1 = 4 cents.
- So Liam has 4 cents.
- Answer: 4 cents
[Medium] Hockey Cards
- EN: Zoe has 13 hockey cards. She gives 6 to her friend. How many does she have left?
- FR: Zoé a 13 cartes de hockey. Elle en donne 6 à son ami. Combien lui en reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 5 cards B) 6 cards C) 7 cards D) 8 cards
- Hint: Count back from the bigger number — try 11 − 4: start at 11, count back 4.
- Steps:
- Start at 13.
- Count back 6: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7.
- So Zoe has 7 cards left.
- Answer: 7 cards
[Medium] Comparing Numbers
- EN: Which number is greater: 14 or 19?
- FR: Quel nombre est plus grand: 14 ou 19?
- Choices: A) 11 B) 14 C) 19 D) 41
- Hint: Look at the tens digit first — the number with more tens is greater.
- Steps:
- Both numbers have 1 ten.
- Compare the ones: 4 ones vs. 9 ones.
- 9 ones is more, so 19 is greater.
- Answer: 19
[Medium] Skip Counting by 2s
- EN: Skip count by 2s. What number comes after 12?
- FR: Compte par bonds de 2. Quel nombre vient après 12?
- Choices: A) 13 B) 14 C) 15 D) 16
- Hint: When skip counting by 2s, always add 2 — try 8, then add 2 to get 10.
- Steps:
- The pattern is 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, …
- Add 2 to 12: 12 + 2 = 14.
- So the next number is 14.
- Answer: 14
[Medium] Nickels
- EN: Sam has 3 nickels. How many cents does he have in total?
- FR: Sam a 3 pièces de 5 cents. Combien de cents a-t-il en tout?
- Choices: A) 10 cents B) 12 cents C) 15 cents D) 20 cents
- Hint: Each nickel is worth 5 cents — try 2 nickels: 5 + 5 = 10 cents.
- Steps:
- Each nickel = 5 cents.
- Count by 5s: 5, 10, 15.
- So 3 nickels = 15 cents.
- Answer: 15 cents
[Hard] Number Story
- EN: There are 8 red apples and 7 green apples in a basket. A teacher takes 5 apples. How many apples are left?
- FR: Il y a 8 pommes rouges et 7 pommes vertes dans un panier. Une enseignante prend 5 pommes. Combien de pommes reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 9 apples B) 10 apples C) 11 apples D) 12 apples
- Hint: First add the two groups together, then subtract — try 6 + 4 = 10, then 10 − 3 = 7.
- Steps:
- Add: 8 + 7 = 15 apples in total.
- Subtract: 15 − 5 = 10 apples.
- So 10 apples are left.
- Answer: 10 apples
[Hard] Counting to 100
- EN: What number is 10 more than 78?
- FR: Quel nombre est 10 de plus que 78?
- Choices: A) 68 B) 79 C) 88 D) 98
- Hint: Adding 10 changes the tens digit by 1 — try 45 + 10 = 55.
- Steps:
- Start at 78.
- Add 10: the tens digit goes from 7 to 8.
- So 78 + 10 = 88.
- Answer: 88
Grade 2 Problems
[Easy] Adding at the Market
- EN: There are 24 apples and 13 oranges at the market. How many pieces of fruit are there in all?
- FR: Il y a 24 pommes et 13 oranges au marché. Combien y a-t-il de fruits en tout?
- Choices: A) 35 pieces B) 37 pieces C) 38 pieces D) 39 pieces
- Hint: Add the ones first, then the tens — try 32 + 15: ones 2+5=7, tens 3+1=4, answer 47.
- Steps:
- Ones: 4 + 3 = 7.
- Tens: 20 + 10 = 30.
- Total: 30 + 7 = 37 pieces.
- Answer: 37 pieces
[Easy] Telling Time
- EN: The clock shows the short hand on 3 and the long hand on 12. What time is it?
- FR: L'horloge montre la petite aiguille sur 3 et la grande aiguille sur 12. Quelle heure est-il?
- Choices: A) 2:00 B) 3:00 C) 3:30 D) 12:00
- Hint: When the long hand points to 12, it is exactly on the hour — try the short hand on 5: it would be 5:00.
- Steps:
- Long hand on 12 means it is exactly on the hour.
- Short hand on 3 means the hour is 3.
- So the time is 3:00.
- Answer: 3:00
[Easy] Measuring Length
- EN: A pencil is 15 cm long. A crayon is 9 cm long. How much longer is the pencil?
- FR: Un crayon mesure 15 cm de long. Un crayon de cire mesure 9 cm de long. De combien le crayon est-il plus long?
- Choices: A) 4 cm B) 5 cm C) 6 cm D) 7 cm
- Hint: Subtract to find the difference — try 12 − 7 = 5.
- Steps:
- Subtract: 15 − 9 = 6.
- The pencil is 6 cm longer.
- Answer: 6 cm
[Easy] Subtracting Numbers
- EN: There are 56 students at school. 32 go home for lunch. How many students stay?
- FR: Il y a 56 élèves à l'école. 32 rentrent chez eux pour le dîner. Combien d'élèves restent?
- Choices: A) 14 B) 22 C) 24 D) 26
- Hint: Subtract the ones first, then the tens — try 47 − 23: ones 7−3=4, tens 4−2=2, answer 24.
- Steps:
- Ones: 6 − 2 = 4.
- Tens: 50 − 30 = 20.
- Total: 20 + 4 = 24 students.
- Answer: 24
[Medium] Counting Coins
- EN: Priya has 2 dimes, 1 nickel, and 3 pennies. How much money does she have?
- FR: Priya a 2 pièces de 10 cents, 1 pièce de 5 cents et 3 sous. Combien d'argent a-t-elle?
- Choices: A) 22 cents B) 25 cents C) 28 cents D) 30 cents
- Hint: Add each coin type separately — try 1 dime + 2 nickels + 1 penny: 10+10+1=21 cents.
- Steps:
- 2 dimes = 20 cents.
- 1 nickel = 5 cents.
- 3 pennies = 3 cents.
- Total: 20 + 5 + 3 = 28 cents.
- Answer: 28 cents
[Medium] Telling Time (Half Hour)
- EN: The clock shows the short hand between 7 and 8, and the long hand on 6. What time is it?
- FR: L'horloge montre la petite aiguille entre 7 et 8, et la grande aiguille sur 6. Quelle heure est-il?
- Choices: A) 6:30 B) 7:00 C) 7:30 D) 8:00
- Hint: When the long hand points to 6, it is half past the hour — try the short hand between 4 and 5: it would be 4:30.
- Steps:
- Long hand on 6 means half past.
- Short hand between 7 and 8 means the hour just passed is 7.
- So the time is 7:30.
- Answer: 7:30
[Medium] Number Patterns
- EN: What is the next number in the pattern? 10, 20, 30, 40, ___
- FR: Quel est le prochain nombre dans la suite? 10, 20, 30, 40, ___
- Choices: A) 41 B) 45 C) 50 D) 55
- Hint: Find what is being added each time — try 5, 10, 15, 20: each step adds 5.
- Steps:
- Each number increases by 10.
- 40 + 10 = 50.
- So the next number is 50.
- Answer: 50
[Medium] Subtraction with Borrowing
- EN: A bag had 83 stickers. Ethan used 47. How many stickers are left?
- FR: Un sac avait 83 autocollants. Ethan en a utilisé 47. Combien d'autocollants reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 34 B) 36 C) 38 D) 46
- Hint: Regroup when the top ones digit is smaller — try 72 − 35: regroup to get 62 − 25 ones thinking, answer 37.
- Steps:
- Ones: 3 is less than 7, so regroup. 13 − 7 = 6.
- Tens: 7 − 4 = 3 (since we borrowed 1 ten).
- So 83 − 47 = 36 stickers.
- Answer: 36
[Hard] Two-Step Problem
- EN: Anika had 65 cm of ribbon. She cut off 28 cm for one project and 19 cm for another. How much ribbon is left?
- FR: Anika avait 65 cm de ruban. Elle a coupé 28 cm pour un projet et 19 cm pour un autre. Combien de ruban reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 16 cm B) 17 cm C) 18 cm D) 19 cm
- Hint: Subtract one amount at a time — try 50 − 12 − 8: 50−12=38, then 38−8=30.
- Steps:
- 65 − 28 = 37 cm.
- 37 − 19 = 18 cm.
- So 18 cm of ribbon is left.
- Answer: 18 cm
[Hard] Comparing and Adding
- EN: Room A has 48 students and Room B has 37 students. How many students are there altogether?
- FR: La salle A a 48 élèves et la salle B a 37 élèves. Combien y a-t-il d'élèves en tout?
- Choices: A) 75 B) 83 C) 85 D) 87
- Hint: Add the ones, carry if needed, then add the tens — try 36 + 45: 6+5=11, write 1 carry 1, then 3+4+1=8, answer 81.
- Steps:
- Ones: 8 + 7 = 15. Write 5, carry 1.
- Tens: 4 + 3 + 1 (carried) = 8.
- Total: 85 students.
- Answer: 85
Grade 3 Problems
[Easy] Multiplication by 2
- EN: There are 6 pairs of mittens on the shelf. How many mittens is that in total?
- FR: Il y a 6 paires de mitaines sur l'étagère. Combien cela fait-il de mitaines en tout?
- Choices: A) 8 mittens B) 10 mittens C) 12 mittens D) 14 mittens
- Hint: A pair means 2 — try 4 pairs: 4 × 2 = 8 mittens.
- Steps:
- Each pair has 2 mittens.
- 6 × 2 = 12.
- So there are 12 mittens.
- Answer: 12 mittens
[Easy] Fractions
- EN: A pizza is cut into 4 equal pieces. Leon eats 1 piece. What fraction of the pizza did he eat?
- FR: Une pizza est coupée en 4 morceaux égaux. Léon mange 1 morceau. Quelle fraction de la pizza a-t-il mangée?
- Choices: A) 1/2 B) 1/3 C) 1/4 D) 2/4
- Hint: The fraction is the pieces eaten over the total pieces — try eating 1 out of 3 pieces: that is 1/3.
- Steps:
- Total pieces = 4.
- Leon ate 1 piece.
- Fraction = 1/4.
- Answer: 1/4
[Easy] Multiplication by 5
- EN: A Tim Hortons box holds 5 Timbits. There are 7 boxes. How many Timbits are there in all?
- FR: Une boîte de Tim Hortons contient 5 Timbits. Il y a 7 boîtes. Combien y a-t-il de Timbits en tout?
- Choices: A) 30 Timbits B) 35 Timbits C) 40 Timbits D) 45 Timbits
- Hint: Multiply the number of boxes by 5 — try 4 boxes: 4 × 5 = 20.
- Steps:
- 7 × 5 = 35.
- So there are 35 Timbits.
- Answer: 35 Timbits
[Easy] Perimeter
- EN: A rectangle is 5 cm long and 3 cm wide. What is its perimeter?
- FR: Un rectangle mesure 5 cm de long et 3 cm de large. Quel est son périmètre?
- Choices: A) 8 cm B) 15 cm C) 16 cm D) 18 cm
- Hint: Add all four sides — try a rectangle 4 cm by 2 cm: 4+2+4+2=12 cm.
- Steps:
- Perimeter = side + side + side + side.
- 5 + 3 + 5 + 3 = 16 cm.
- So the perimeter is 16 cm.
- Answer: 16 cm
[Medium] Division
- EN: 24 hockey stickers are shared equally among 4 friends. How many stickers does each friend get?
- FR: 24 autocollants de hockey sont partagés également entre 4 amis. Combien chaque ami reçoit-il d'autocollants?
- Choices: A) 5 stickers B) 6 stickers C) 7 stickers D) 8 stickers
- Hint: Think of the multiplication fact — try 20 ÷ 4: what times 4 equals 20? That is 5.
- Steps:
- 4 × ? = 24.
- 4 × 6 = 24.
- So each friend gets 6 stickers.
- Answer: 6 stickers
[Medium] Reading a Graph
- EN: A bar graph shows: Monday 6 students, Tuesday 9 students, Wednesday 4 students. How many students in total over the three days?
- FR: Un diagramme à barres montre: lundi 6 élèves, mardi 9 élèves, mercredi 4 élèves. Combien d'élèves y a-t-il en tout sur les trois jours?
- Choices: A) 17 students B) 18 students C) 19 students D) 20 students
- Hint: Add all the bar values together — try 3 + 5 + 7 = 15.
- Steps:
- 6 + 9 = 15.
- 15 + 4 = 19.
- So there are 19 students in total.
- Answer: 19 students
[Medium] Multiplication by 3
- EN: There are 8 triangles drawn on the board. Each triangle has 3 sides. How many sides are there in all?
- FR: Il y a 8 triangles dessinés sur le tableau. Chaque triangle a 3 côtés. Combien y a-t-il de côtés en tout?
- Choices: A) 21 sides B) 24 sides C) 27 sides D) 30 sides
- Hint: Multiply the number of shapes by the number of sides — try 5 triangles: 5 × 3 = 15.
- Steps:
- 8 × 3 = 24.
- So there are 24 sides.
- Answer: 24 sides
[Medium] Fractions on a Number Line
- EN: A chocolate bar is divided into 3 equal pieces. Sofia eats 2 pieces. What fraction did she eat?
- FR: Une barre de chocolat est divisée en 3 morceaux égaux. Sofia mange 2 morceaux. Quelle fraction a-t-elle mangée?
- Choices: A) 1/3 B) 2/3 C) 2/4 D) 3/4
- Hint: Write the pieces eaten over the total — try eating 1 out of 3: that is 1/3.
- Steps:
- Total pieces = 3.
- Sofia ate 2 pieces.
- Fraction = 2/3.
- Answer: 2/3
[Hard] Multi-Step Multiplication
- EN: A farmer plants 9 rows of corn with 10 plants in each row. He gives away 18 plants. How many plants remain?
- FR: Un fermier plante 9 rangées de maïs avec 10 plants par rangée. Il donne 18 plants. Combien de plants reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 68 plants B) 72 plants C) 80 plants D) 82 plants
- Hint: First multiply to find the total, then subtract — try 4 × 5 = 20, then 20 − 6 = 14.
- Steps:
- Total plants: 9 × 10 = 90.
- Subtract: 90 − 18 = 72.
- So 72 plants remain.
- Answer: 72 plants
[Hard] Perimeter Word Problem
- EN: A square playground has a perimeter of 28 m. What is the length of one side?
- FR: Un terrain de jeu carré a un périmètre de 28 m. Quelle est la longueur d'un côté?
- Choices: A) 6 m B) 7 m C) 8 m D) 9 m
- Hint: A square has 4 equal sides, so divide the perimeter by 4 — try perimeter 20 m: 20 ÷ 4 = 5 m.
- Steps:
- A square has 4 equal sides.
- 28 ÷ 4 = 7.
- So each side is 7 m.
- Answer: 7 m
Grade 4 Problems
[Easy] Multiplication Facts
- EN: What is 8 × 7?
- FR: Combien fait 8 × 7?
- Choices: A) 48 B) 54 C) 56 D) 63
- Hint: Think of a related fact — try 8 × 6 = 48, then add one more group of 8.
- Steps:
- 8 × 6 = 48.
- 48 + 8 = 56.
- So 8 × 7 = 56.
- Answer: 56
[Easy] Decimal Place Value
- EN: What is the value of the digit 4 in the number 3.47?
- FR: Quelle est la valeur du chiffre 4 dans le nombre 3,47?
- Choices: A) 4 ones B) 4 tenths C) 4 hundredths D) 40 ones
- Hint: The first digit after the decimal point is in the tenths place — try 2.68: the 6 is in the tenths place.
- Steps:
- 3.47: the 3 is in the ones place.
- The 4 is right after the decimal point.
- That is the tenths place, so the 4 is 4 tenths.
- Answer: 4 tenths
[Easy] Comparing Fractions
- EN: Which fraction is greater: 3/4 or 1/4?
- FR: Quelle fraction est plus grande: 3/4 ou 1/4?
- Choices: A) 1/4 B) 2/4 C) 3/4 D) 4/4
- Hint: When the denominator is the same, compare the numerators — try 2/5 vs. 4/5: 4/5 is greater.
- Steps:
- Both fractions have the same denominator (4).
- Compare the numerators: 3 > 1.
- So 3/4 is greater.
- Answer: 3/4
[Easy] Area of a Rectangle
- EN: A floor tile is 6 cm long and 4 cm wide. What is the area of the tile?
- FR: Un carreau de sol mesure 6 cm de long et 4 cm de large. Quelle est l'aire du carreau?
- Choices: A) 10 cm² B) 20 cm² C) 24 cm² D) 28 cm²
- Hint: Area = length × width — try a tile 5 cm by 3 cm: 5 × 3 = 15 cm².
- Steps:
- Area = length × width.
- Area = 6 × 4 = 24 cm².
- So the area is 24 cm².
- Answer: 24 cm²
[Medium] Long Division
- EN: 96 students are placed equally into 8 groups. How many students are in each group?
- FR: 96 élèves sont répartis équitablement en 8 groupes. Combien d'élèves y a-t-il dans chaque groupe?
- Choices: A) 11 B) 12 C) 13 D) 14
- Hint: Think of the multiplication fact — try 72 ÷ 8: what times 8 = 72? That is 9.
- Steps:
- 8 × ? = 96.
- 8 × 12 = 96.
- So each group has 12 students.
- Answer: 12
[Medium] Long Division with Remainder
- EN: 75 apples are packed into bags of 8. How many full bags are there, and how many apples are left over?
- FR: 75 pommes sont emballées dans des sacs de 8. Combien de sacs pleins y a-t-il et combien de pommes restent-il?
- Choices: A) 8 bags, remainder 9 B) 9 bags, remainder 3 C) 9 bags, remainder 5 D) 10 bags, remainder 2
- Hint: Divide and find the remainder — try 43 ÷ 5: 5×8=40, remainder 3, so 8 bags remainder 3.
- Steps:
- 8 × 9 = 72.
- 75 − 72 = 3 left over.
- So there are 9 full bags with 3 apples remaining.
- Answer: 9 bags, remainder 3
[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: Un match de hockey commence à 13 h 15 et se termine à 15 h 45. Combien de temps a duré le match?
- Choices: A) 1 hour 30 minutes B) 2 hours C) 2 hours 30 minutes D) 3 hours 15 minutes
- Hint: Count the hours first, then the minutes — try 2:10 PM to 4:40 PM: 2 hours then 30 more minutes = 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Steps:
- From 1:15 PM to 3:15 PM = 2 hours.
- From 3:15 PM to 3:45 PM = 30 minutes.
- Total: 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Answer: 2 hours 30 minutes
[Medium] Decimals
- EN: What is 4.6 + 2.3?
- FR: Combien fait 4,6 + 2,3?
- Choices: A) 6.3 B) 6.5 C) 6.9 D) 7.1
- Hint: Add the tenths, then the ones — try 3.2 + 1.5: tenths 2+5=7, ones 3+1=4, answer 4.7.
- Steps:
- Tenths: 0.6 + 0.3 = 0.9.
- Ones: 4 + 2 = 6.
- Total: 6.9.
- Answer: 6.9
[Hard] Multi-Step Area Problem
- EN: A classroom is 9 m long and 7 m wide. A storage room inside measures 3 m by 2 m. What is the floor area of the classroom excluding the storage room?
- FR: Une salle de classe mesure 9 m de long et 7 m de large. Une salle de rangement à l'intérieur mesure 3 m sur 2 m. Quelle est l'aire du plancher de la salle de classe sans la salle de rangement?
- Choices: A) 55 m² B) 57 m² C) 60 m² D) 63 m²
- Hint: Find the large area, then subtract the small area — try room 8×6=48, storage 2×2=4, answer 44 m².
- Steps:
- Classroom area: 9 × 7 = 63 m².
- Storage room area: 3 × 2 = 6 m².
- 63 − 6 = 57 m².
- Answer: 57 m²
[Hard] Fraction and Division Combined
- EN: There are 36 students in a class. One quarter of the students are wearing blue. How many students are wearing blue?
- FR: Il y a 36 élèves dans une classe. Le quart des élèves porte du bleu. Combien d'élèves portent du bleu?
- Choices: A) 7 students B) 8 students C) 9 students D) 12 students
- Hint: To find one quarter, divide by 4 — try 1/4 of 20: 20 ÷ 4 = 5.
- Steps:
- One quarter means divide by 4.
- 36 ÷ 4 = 9.
- So 9 students are wearing blue.
- Answer: 9 students
Grade 5 Problems
[Easy] Multi-Digit Multiplication
- EN: What is 34 × 6?
- FR: Combien fait 34 × 6?
- Choices: A) 184 B) 200 C) 204 D) 240
- Hint: Multiply each digit separately then combine — try 23 × 4: 3×4=12, 20×4=80, total 92.
- Steps:
- 4 × 6 = 24. Write 4, carry 2.
- 3 × 6 = 18, plus 2 carried = 20.
- So 34 × 6 = 204.
- Answer: 204
[Easy] Adding Fractions (Like Denominators)
- EN: What is 2/5 + 1/5?
- FR: Combien fait 2/5 + 1/5?
- Choices: A) 3/10 B) 3/5 C) 4/5 D) 2/10
- Hint: When denominators are the same, add the numerators and keep the denominator — try 1/6 + 2/6 = 3/6.
- Steps:
- Denominators are the same (5).
- Add the numerators: 2 + 1 = 3.
- Answer: 3/5
- Answer: 3/5
[Easy] Percentage Intro — 50%
- EN: A jacket costs $80. It is on sale for 50% off. How much do you save?
- FR: Un manteau coûte 80 $. Il est en solde à 50% de rabais. Combien économisez-vous?
- Choices: A) $20 B) $30 C) $40 D) $50
- Hint: 50% means half — try 50% of $60: half of 60 is $30.
- Steps:
- 50% = half.
- Half of $80 = $80 ÷ 2 = $40.
- So you save $40.
- Answer: $40
[Easy] Decimal Operations
- EN: What is 5.75 − 2.30?
- FR: Combien fait 5,75 − 2,30?
- Choices: A) 3.05 B) 3.35 C) 3.45 D) 3.55
- Hint: Line up the decimal points and subtract — try 6.80 − 3.20 = 3.60.
- Steps:
- Hundredths: 5 − 0 = 5.
- Tenths: 7 − 3 = 4.
- Ones: 5 − 2 = 3.
- Answer: 3.45
- Answer: 3.45
[Medium] Multi-Digit Division
- EN: 468 students are split equally into 9 classes. How many students are in each class?
- FR: 468 élèves sont répartis également dans 9 classes. Combien y a-t-il d'élèves par classe?
- Choices: A) 48 B) 51 C) 52 D) 54
- Hint: Divide step by step — try 324 ÷ 9: how many 9s in 32? 3 remainder 5, bring down 4, how many 9s in 54? 6, so answer 36.
- Steps:
- 9 goes into 46 five times (9×5=45). Remainder 1.
- Bring down 8: 18 ÷ 9 = 2.
- So 468 ÷ 9 = 52.
- Answer: 52
[Medium] Subtracting Fractions
- EN: What is 7/8 − 3/8?
- FR: Combien fait 7/8 − 3/8?
- Choices: A) 3/8 B) 4/8 C) 4/16 D) 5/8
- Hint: Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same — try 5/9 − 2/9 = 3/9.
- Steps:
- Denominators are the same (8).
- Subtract numerators: 7 − 3 = 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) 60 cm³ C) 70 cm³ D) 80 cm³
- Hint: Volume = length × width × height — try a box 2 × 3 × 4 = 24 cm³.
- Steps:
- Volume = 5 × 4 × 3.
- 5 × 4 = 20.
- 20 × 3 = 60 cm³.
- Answer: 60 cm³
[Medium] 25% of a Number
- EN: A bag of trail mix costs $12. It is on sale for 25% off. How much is the discount?
- FR: Un sac de mélange montagnard coûte 12 $. Il est en solde à 25% de rabais. Quel est le rabais?
- Choices: A) $2 B) $3 C) $4 D) $6
- Hint: 25% means one quarter, so divide by 4 — try 25% of $8: 8 ÷ 4 = $2.
- Steps:
- 25% = one quarter = divide by 4.
- $12 ÷ 4 = $3.
- So the discount is $3.
- Answer: $3
[Hard] Multi-Step Word Problem
- EN: A school orders 24 boxes of crayons with 12 crayons each. They share them equally among 9 classrooms. How many crayons does each classroom get?
- FR: Une école commande 24 boîtes de crayons avec 12 crayons chacune. Elles sont partagées également entre 9 classes. Combien de crayons chaque classe reçoit-elle?
- Choices: A) 28 crayons B) 30 crayons C) 32 crayons D) 36 crayons
- Hint: Multiply first to find the total, then divide — try 6 boxes × 10 = 60 crayons ÷ 5 rooms = 12 each.
- Steps:
- Total crayons: 24 × 12 = 288.
- Divide: 288 ÷ 9 = 32.
- So each classroom gets 32 crayons.
- Answer: 32 crayons
[Hard] Decimal and Fraction Combined
- EN: Marcus ran 3.6 km on Monday, 2.75 km on Tuesday, and 1.9 km on Wednesday. How far did he run in total?
- FR: Marcus a couru 3,6 km lundi, 2,75 km mardi et 1,9 km mercredi. Quelle distance a-t-il parcourue en tout?
- Choices: A) 7.85 km B) 8.25 km C) 8.35 km D) 8.45 km
- Hint: Line up decimal points and add carefully — try 1.5 + 2.25 + 0.8: line up decimals to get 4.55.
- Steps:
- 3.60 + 2.75 = 6.35.
- 6.35 + 1.90 = 8.25.
- So Marcus ran 8.25 km.
- Answer: 8.25 km
Grade 6 Problems
[Easy] Percent of a Number
- EN: What is 10% of 90?
- FR: Combien fait 10% de 90?
- Choices: A) 7 B) 9 C) 10 D) 19
- Hint: To find 10%, divide by 10 — try 10% of 50: 50 ÷ 10 = 5.
- Steps:
- 10% means divide by 10.
- 90 ÷ 10 = 9.
- So 10% of 90 = 9.
- Answer: 9
[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: Multiply before adding (BEDMAS) — try 5 + 2 × 3: do 2×3=6 first, then 5+6=11.
- Steps:
- Multiplication first: 4 × 2 = 8.
- Then addition: 3 + 8 = 11.
- So the answer is 11.
- Answer: 11
[Easy] Integers Introduction
- EN: The temperature in Winnipeg is −8°C in the morning. By noon it rises by 12°C. What is the temperature at noon?
- FR: La température à Winnipeg est de −8°C le matin. À midi, elle monte de 12°C. Quelle est la température à midi?
- Choices: A) −4°C B) 4°C C) 8°C D) 20°C
- Hint: Adding a positive to a negative: start at the negative and count up — try −3 + 7 = 4.
- Steps:
- Start at −8.
- Add 12: −8 + 12 = 4.
- So the temperature at noon is 4°C.
- Answer: 4°C
[Easy] Ratio
- EN: In a class, the ratio of boys to girls is 3:2. If there are 12 boys, how many girls are there?
- FR: Dans une classe, le rapport garçons:filles est 3:2. S'il y a 12 garçons, combien y a-t-il de filles?
- Choices: A) 6 girls B) 7 girls C) 8 girls D) 9 girls
- Hint: Find the scale factor first, then multiply the other part — try ratio 2:3 with 6 boys: scale=3, so girls=9.
- Steps:
- Ratio is 3:2. Boys = 12.
- Scale factor: 12 ÷ 3 = 4.
- Girls: 2 × 4 = 8 girls.
- Answer: 8 girls
[Medium] Fraction Multiplication
- EN: What is 2/3 × 3/4?
- FR: Combien fait 2/3 × 3/4?
- Choices: A) 5/7 B) 5/12 C) 6/7 D) 1/2
- Hint: Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together — try 1/2 × 2/3: 1×2=2, 2×3=6, answer 2/6=1/3.
- Steps:
- Multiply numerators: 2 × 3 = 6.
- Multiply denominators: 3 × 4 = 12.
- Simplify 6/12 = 1/2.
- Answer: 1/2
[Medium] BEDMAS with Brackets
- EN: What is (6 + 2) × 3 − 4?
- FR: Combien fait (6 + 2) × 3 − 4?
- Choices: A) 16 B) 18 C) 20 D) 22
- Hint: Do brackets first, then multiply, then subtract — try (4+1)×2−3: brackets=5, ×2=10, −3=7.
- Steps:
- Brackets: 6 + 2 = 8.
- Multiply: 8 × 3 = 24.
- Subtract: 24 − 4 = 20.
- Answer: 20
[Medium] Rate
- EN: A car travels 240 km in 3 hours. What is its speed in km/h?
- FR: Une voiture parcourt 240 km en 3 heures. Quelle est sa vitesse en km/h?
- Choices: A) 70 km/h B) 75 km/h C) 80 km/h D) 90 km/h
- Hint: Speed = distance ÷ time — try 150 km in 3 hours: 150 ÷ 3 = 50 km/h.
- Steps:
- Speed = distance ÷ time.
- 240 ÷ 3 = 80.
- So the speed is 80 km/h.
- Answer: 80 km/h
[Medium] Algebraic Expression
- EN: If n = 5, what is the value of 4n − 7?
- FR: Si n = 5, quelle est la valeur de 4n − 7?
- Choices: A) 11 B) 12 C) 13 D) 14
- Hint: Substitute the value and then follow BEDMAS — try n = 3 in 4n − 7: 4×3=12, 12−7=5.
- Steps:
- Substitute n = 5: 4(5) − 7.
- 4 × 5 = 20.
- 20 − 7 = 13.
- Answer: 13
[Hard] Fraction Division
- EN: A recipe needs 3/4 of a cup of sugar. You want to make 1/2 the recipe. How much sugar do you need?
- FR: Une recette nécessite 3/4 de tasse de sucre. Vous voulez faire la moitié de la recette. De quelle quantité de sucre avez-vous besoin?
- Choices: A) 1/4 cup B) 3/8 cup C) 1/2 cup D) 3/4 cup
- Hint: Multiply the fraction by 1/2 — try 2/3 × 1/2: 2×1=2, 3×2=6, answer 2/6=1/3.
- Steps:
- Multiply: 3/4 × 1/2.
- Numerators: 3 × 1 = 3.
- Denominators: 4 × 2 = 8.
- Answer: 3/8 cup
- Answer: 3/8 cup
[Hard] Percent Discount
- EN: A snowboard originally costs $280. It is discounted by 15%. What is the sale price?
- FR: Une planche à neige coûte à l'origine 280 $. Elle est réduite de 15%. Quel est le prix de vente?
- Choices: A) $220 B) $232 C) $238 D) $242
- Hint: Find the discount, then subtract from the original price — try 20% off $150: 20% of 150=30, 150−30=$120.
- Steps:
- 15% of $280: 10% = $28, 5% = $14, total discount = $42.
- Sale price: $280 − $42 = $238.
- So the sale price is $238.
- Answer: $238
Grade 7 Problems
[Easy] Integer Addition
- EN: What is −5 + 9?
- FR: Combien fait −5 + 9?
- Choices: A) −14 B) −4 C) 4 D) 14
- Hint: On a number line, start at −5 and jump 9 to the right — try −3 + 7 = 4.
- Steps:
- Start at −5.
- Move 9 steps right: −5 + 9 = 4.
- So the answer is 4.
- Answer: 4
[Easy] Percent Discount
- EN: A book originally costs $20. It is on sale for 30% off. What is the sale price?
- FR: Un livre coûte à l'origine 20 $. Il est en solde à 30% de rabais. Quel est le prix de vente?
- Choices: A) $6 B) $13 C) $14 D) $16
- Hint: Find the discount first, then subtract — try 20% of $15 = $3, sale price = $12.
- Steps:
- 30% of $20 = 0.30 × 20 = $6.
- Sale price: $20 − $6 = $14.
- So the sale price is $14.
- Answer: $14
[Easy] Fraction Operations
- EN: What is 5/6 − 1/6?
- FR: Combien fait 5/6 − 1/6?
- Choices: A) 4/12 B) 4/6 C) 5/6 D) 6/6
- Hint: With same denominators, just subtract the numerators — try 7/8 − 3/8 = 4/8.
- Steps:
- Denominators are the same (6).
- Subtract numerators: 5 − 1 = 4.
- Answer: 4/6
- Answer: 4/6
[Easy] One-Step Equation
- EN: Solve for x: x + 9 = 15.
- FR: Résous pour x: x + 9 = 15.
- Choices: A) x = 5 B) x = 6 C) x = 7 D) x = 24
- Hint: Subtract the same number from both sides — try x + 4 = 11: x = 11 − 4 = 7.
- Steps:
- Subtract 9 from both sides.
- x = 15 − 9 = 6.
- So x = 6.
- Answer: x = 6
[Medium] Integer Multiplication
- EN: What is (−4) × (−7)?
- FR: Combien fait (−4) × (−7)?
- Choices: A) −28 B) −11 C) 11 D) 28
- Hint: Negative × negative = positive — try (−3) × (−5) = +15.
- Steps:
- Negative times negative = positive.
- 4 × 7 = 28.
- So (−4) × (−7) = 28.
- Answer: 28
[Medium] Tax Calculation
- EN: A video game costs $55. There is a 13% sales tax (HST). What is the total cost?
- FR: Un jeu vidéo coûte 55 $. Il y a une taxe de vente de 13% (TVH). Quel est le coût total?
- Choices: A) $60.65 B) $62.15 C) $63.25 D) $68.00
- Hint: Find the tax, then add to the price — try 13% of $100 = $13, total = $113.
- Steps:
- 13% of $55 = 0.13 × 55 = $7.15.
- Total: $55 + $7.15 = $62.15.
- So the total cost is $62.15.
- Answer: $62.15
[Medium] Surface Area of a Rectangular Prism
- EN: A box is 5 cm long, 3 cm wide, and 2 cm tall. What is its surface area?
- FR: Une boîte mesure 5 cm de long, 3 cm de large et 2 cm de haut. Quelle est son aire totale?
- Choices: A) 30 cm² B) 46 cm² C) 54 cm² D) 62 cm²
- Hint: SA = 2(lw + lh + wh) — try a box 2×2×2: SA = 2(4+4+4) = 24 cm².
- Steps:
- Face pairs: lw=5×3=15, lh=5×2=10, wh=3×2=6.
- Sum: 15+10+6=31.
- SA = 2 × 31 = 62 cm².
- Answer: 62 cm²
[Medium] Probability
- EN: A bag has 3 red marbles, 5 blue marbles, and 2 green marbles. What is the probability of picking a blue marble?
- FR: Un sac contient 3 billes rouges, 5 billes bleues et 2 billes vertes. Quelle est la probabilité de choisir une bille bleue?
- Choices: A) 1/2 B) 3/10 C) 5/10 D) 7/10
- Hint: Probability = favourable outcomes ÷ total outcomes — try 2 blue out of 6 total = 2/6 = 1/3.
- Steps:
- Total marbles: 3 + 5 + 2 = 10.
- Blue marbles: 5.
- Probability = 5/10 = 1/2.
- Answer: 1/2
[Hard] Two-Step Equation
- EN: Solve for x: 3x − 4 = 17.
- FR: Résous pour x: 3x − 4 = 17.
- Choices: A) x = 5 B) x = 7 C) x = 9 D) x = 11
- Hint: First add 4 to both sides, then divide — try 2x − 3 = 9: add 3 to get 2x=12, divide by 2 to get x=6.
- Steps:
- Add 4 to both sides: 3x = 21.
- Divide by 3: x = 7.
- So x = 7.
- Answer: x = 7
[Hard] Tip Calculation
- EN: A family's restaurant bill in Ottawa is $86.40. They leave a 15% tip. What is the total amount paid?
- FR: La facture d'un restaurant d'une famille à Ottawa est de 86,40 $. Ils laissent un pourboire de 15%. Quel est le montant total payé?
- Choices: A) $97.36 B) $99.36 C) $101.36 D) $103.36
- Hint: Find 15% of the bill, then add — try 15% of $60: 10%=$6, 5%=$3, total tip=$9, total=$69.
- Steps:
- 10% of $86.40 = $8.64.
- 5% of $86.40 = $4.32.
- Tip = $8.64 + $4.32 = $12.96.
- Total = $86.40 + $12.96 = $99.36.
- Answer: $99.36
Grade 8 Problems
[Easy] Perfect Squares
- EN: What is √144?
- FR: Combien fait √144?
- Choices: A) 11 B) 12 C) 13 D) 14
- Hint: Think of a number times itself — try √81: 9 × 9 = 81, so √81 = 9.
- Steps:
- Ask: what number times itself equals 144?
- 12 × 12 = 144.
- So √144 = 12.
- Answer: 12
[Easy] Mean
- EN: Five students scored: 72, 85, 68, 90, and 75 on a test. What is the mean score?
- FR: Cinq élèves ont obtenu les notes suivantes: 72, 85, 68, 90 et 75. Quelle est la moyenne?
- Choices: A) 76 B) 78 C) 80 D) 82
- Hint: Add all values and divide by the number of values — try 10, 20, 30: sum=60, divide by 3 = 20.
- Steps:
- Sum: 72 + 85 + 68 + 90 + 75 = 390.
- Mean: 390 ÷ 5 = 78.
- So the mean is 78.
- Answer: 78
[Easy] Two-Step Equation
- EN: Solve for y: 2y + 5 = 19.
- FR: Résous pour y: 2y + 5 = 19.
- Choices: A) y = 5 B) y = 7 C) y = 8 D) y = 12
- Hint: Subtract first, then divide — try 3y + 2 = 14: subtract 2 to get 3y=12, divide by 3, y=4.
- Steps:
- Subtract 5: 2y = 14.
- Divide by 2: y = 7.
- So y = 7.
- Answer: y = 7
[Easy] Percent Increase
- EN: A hockey jersey was $50. Its price increased by 20%. What is the new price?
- FR: Un chandail de hockey coûtait 50 $. Son prix a augmenté de 20%. Quel est le nouveau prix?
- Choices: A) $55 B) $58 C) $60 D) $70
- Hint: Find the increase and add to the original — try 10% of $40 = $4, so 20% = $8, new price = $48.
- Steps:
- 20% of $50 = $10.
- New price: $50 + $10 = $60.
- So the new price is $60.
- Answer: $60
[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) 9 cm B) 10 cm C) 11 cm D) 14 cm
- Hint: Use a² + b² = c² — try legs 3 and 4: 9 + 16 = 25, √25 = 5.
- Steps:
- a² + b² = c².
- 6² + 8² = 36 + 64 = 100.
- c = √100 = 10 cm.
- Answer: 10 cm
[Medium] Slope
- EN: A line passes through points (2, 3) and (6, 11). What is the slope?
- FR: Une droite passe par les points (2, 3) et (6, 11). Quelle est la pente?
- Choices: A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4
- Hint: Slope = rise ÷ run = (y₂−y₁)÷(x₂−x₁) — try (1,2) and (3,8): rise=6, run=2, slope=3.
- Steps:
- Rise: 11 − 3 = 8.
- Run: 6 − 2 = 4.
- Slope = 8 ÷ 4 = 2.
- Answer: 2
[Medium] Percent Decrease
- EN: A sweater was $75. It went on sale and is now $60. What is the percent decrease?
- FR: Un chandail coûtait 75 $. Il est maintenant en solde à 60 $. Quel est le pourcentage de diminution?
- Choices: A) 15% B) 17% C) 20% D) 25%
- Hint: Percent decrease = (decrease ÷ original) × 100 — try original $50, new $40: decrease=10, 10/50×100=20%.
- Steps:
- Decrease: $75 − $60 = $15.
- Percent: ($15 ÷ $75) × 100 = 20%.
- So the percent decrease is 20%.
- Answer: 20%
[Medium] Median and Mode
- EN: Find the median of: 4, 7, 2, 9, 7, 3, 8.
- FR: Trouve la médiane de: 4, 7, 2, 9, 7, 3, 8.
- Choices: A) 4 B) 7 C) 8 D) 9
- Hint: Sort the numbers first, then find the middle value — try 1, 3, 5, 7, 9: middle is 5.
- Steps:
- Sort: 2, 3, 4, 7, 7, 8, 9.
- There are 7 values; the middle (4th) value is 7.
- So the median is 7.
- Answer: 7
[Hard] Pythagorean Theorem — Diagonal
- EN: A rectangular hockey rink is 30 m wide and 40 m long. How long is the diagonal from one corner to the opposite corner?
- FR: Une patinoire de hockey rectangulaire a 30 m de large et 40 m de long. Quelle est la longueur de la diagonale d'un coin à l'autre?
- Choices: A) 45 m B) 50 m C) 55 m D) 70 m
- Hint: The diagonal is the hypotenuse — try a 6×8 rectangle: diagonal = √(36+64) = 10.
- Steps:
- a² + b² = c².
- 30² + 40² = 900 + 1600 = 2500.
- c = √2500 = 50 m.
- Answer: 50 m
[Hard] Two-Step Equation with Fractions
- EN: Solve for x: x/3 + 4 = 9.
- FR: Résous pour x: x/3 + 4 = 9.
- Choices: A) x = 12 B) x = 15 C) x = 18 D) x = 21
- Hint: Subtract first, then multiply both sides by the denominator — try x/4 + 2 = 7: subtract 2, x/4=5, multiply by 4, x=20.
- Steps:
- Subtract 4: x/3 = 5.
- Multiply by 3: x = 15.
- So x = 15.
- Answer: x = 15
Grade 9 Problems
[Easy] Solving a Linear Equation
- EN: Solve for x: 5x − 10 = 20.
- FR: Résous pour x: 5x − 10 = 20.
- Choices: A) x = 4 B) x = 5 C) x = 6 D) x = 8
- Hint: Add the constant to both sides first, then divide — try 4x − 8 = 12: add 8, 4x=20, divide by 4, x=5.
- Steps:
- Add 10 to both sides: 5x = 30.
- Divide by 5: x = 6.
- So x = 6.
- Answer: x = 6
[Easy] Slope-Intercept Form
- EN: What is the y-intercept of the line y = 3x + 7?
- FR: Quel est l'ordonnée à l'origine de la droite y = 3x + 7?
- Choices: A) 3 B) 5 C) 7 D) 10
- Hint: In y = mx + b, the y-intercept is the value of b — try y = 2x + 5: the y-intercept is 5.
- Steps:
- The equation is in y = mx + b form.
- m = 3 (slope) and b = 7 (y-intercept).
- So the y-intercept is 7.
- Answer: 7
[Easy] Adding Polynomials
- EN: Simplify: (3x + 5) + (2x − 3).
- FR: Simplifie: (3x + 5) + (2x − 3).
- Choices: A) 4x + 2 B) 5x + 2 C) 5x + 8 D) 6x + 2
- Hint: Combine like terms — try (4x + 7) + (x − 2): 4x+x=5x, 7−2=5, answer 5x+5.
- Steps:
- Combine x terms: 3x + 2x = 5x.
- Combine constants: 5 + (−3) = 2.
- Answer: 5x + 2
- Answer: 5x + 2
[Easy] Trigonometry — SOH
- EN: In a right triangle, the opposite side is 4 and the hypotenuse is 8. What is sin(θ)?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté opposé est 4 et l'hypoténuse est 8. Combien vaut sin(θ)?
- Choices: A) 1/4 B) 1/3 C) 1/2 D) 2/3
- Hint: SOH means sin = opposite ÷ hypotenuse — try opposite=3, hypotenuse=9: sin=3/9=1/3.
- Steps:
- sin(θ) = opposite ÷ hypotenuse.
- sin(θ) = 4 ÷ 8 = 1/2.
- So sin(θ) = 1/2.
- Answer: 1/2
[Medium] Linear Inequality
- EN: Solve and describe the solution: 4x − 3 > 9.
- FR: Résous et décris la solution: 4x − 3 > 9.
- Choices: A) x > 2 B) x > 3 C) x < 3 D) x ≥ 3
- Hint: Solve like an equation, but keep the inequality sign — try 3x − 1 > 8: add 1, 3x>9, divide, x>3.
- Steps:
- Add 3 to both sides: 4x > 12.
- Divide by 4: x > 3.
- So x > 3.
- Answer: x > 3
[Medium] Multiplying Polynomials
- EN: Expand: 3x(2x + 5).
- FR: Développe: 3x(2x + 5).
- Choices: A) 5x² + 8x B) 6x² + 8x C) 6x² + 15x D) 6x + 15
- Hint: Multiply the term outside by each term inside — try 2x(x + 4): 2x×x=2x², 2x×4=8x, answer 2x²+8x.
- Steps:
- 3x × 2x = 6x².
- 3x × 5 = 15x.
- Answer: 6x² + 15x
- Answer: 6x² + 15x
[Medium] Similar Triangles
- EN: Two similar triangles have sides in a ratio of 2:5. The smaller triangle has a base of 8 cm. What is the base of the larger triangle?
- FR: Deux triangles semblables ont des côtés dans un rapport de 2:5. Le plus petit triangle a une base de 8 cm. Quelle est la base du plus grand triangle?
- Choices: A) 16 cm B) 18 cm C) 20 cm D) 25 cm
- Hint: Set up a proportion and solve — try ratio 3:7 and small base 9: 9×(7/3)=21 cm.
- Steps:
- Scale factor: 2:5, small base = 8 cm.
- Large base = 8 × (5/2) = 8 × 2.5 = 20 cm.
- So the base is 20 cm.
- Answer: 20 cm
[Medium] Graphing Lines
- EN: A line has slope 2 and y-intercept −3. Which equation represents this line?
- FR: Une droite a une pente de 2 et une ordonnée à l'origine de −3. Quelle équation représente cette droite?
- Choices: A) y = −3x + 2 B) y = 2x − 3 C) y = 3x − 2 D) y = 2x + 3
- Hint: Use y = mx + b where m is slope and b is y-intercept — try slope 4, y-intercept 1: y = 4x + 1.
- Steps:
- m = 2 and b = −3.
- Substitute into y = mx + b.
- Equation: y = 2x − 3.
- Answer: y = 2x − 3
[Hard] Trigonometry — Finding a Side
- EN: A ladder leans against a wall. The angle with the ground is 60° and the ladder is 10 m long. How high up the wall does the ladder reach? (Use sin 60° ≈ 0.866)
- FR: Une échelle est appuyée contre un mur. L'angle avec le sol est de 60° et l'échelle mesure 10 m. À quelle hauteur le long du mur l'échelle atteint-elle? (Utilise sin 60° ≈ 0,866)
- Choices: A) 7.66 m B) 8.66 m C) 9.00 m D) 9.66 m
- Hint: Use SOH: sin(angle) = opposite ÷ hypotenuse, so opposite = hypotenuse × sin(angle) — try sin 45°≈0.707, hypotenuse=8: height≈5.66 m.
- Steps:
- sin 60° = opposite ÷ hypotenuse.
- opposite = 10 × sin 60° = 10 × 0.866 = 8.66.
- The ladder reaches 8.66 m up the wall.
- Answer: 8.66 m
[Hard] System of 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 = 1, y = 6 B) x = 2, y = 5 C) x = 3, y = 4 D) x = 4, y = 3
- Hint: Set the two expressions equal, solve for x, then substitute — try y=x+3 and y=−2x+9: x+3=−2x+9, 3x=6, x=2, y=5.
- Steps:
- Set equal: 2x + 1 = −x + 7.
- 3x = 6, so x = 2.
- y = 2(2) + 1 = 5.
- Answer: x = 2, y = 5
Grade 10 Problems
[Easy] Factoring a Quadratic
- EN: Factor the expression: x² + 5x + 6.
- FR: Factorise l'expression: x² + 5x + 6.
- Choices: A) (x + 1)(x + 6) B) (x + 2)(x + 3) C) (x + 3)(x + 2) D) (x − 2)(x − 3)
- Hint: Find two numbers that multiply to the constant and add to the middle coefficient — try x²+7x+12: find 3 and 4 since 3×4=12 and 3+4=7.
- Steps:
- Find two numbers: multiply to 6, add to 5.
- Those numbers are 2 and 3 (2×3=6, 2+3=5).
- Factored form: (x + 2)(x + 3).
- Answer: (x + 2)(x + 3)
[Easy] Trigonometry — Finding an Angle
- EN: In a right triangle, the adjacent side is 5 and the hypotenuse is 10. What is cos(θ)?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté adjacent est 5 et l'hypoténuse est 10. Combien vaut cos(θ)?
- Choices: A) 1/4 B) 1/3 C) 1/2 D) 2/3
- Hint: CAH means cos = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse — try adjacent=4, hypotenuse=8: cos=4/8=1/2.
- Steps:
- cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse.
- cos(θ) = 5 ÷ 10 = 1/2.
- So cos(θ) = 1/2.
- Answer: 1/2
[Easy] Solving a Quadratic by Factoring
- EN: Solve: x² − 7x + 12 = 0.
- FR: Résous: x² − 7x + 12 = 0.
- Choices: A) x = 2 and x = 6 B) x = 3 and x = 4 C) x = 4 and x = 5 D) x = 6 and x = 7
- Hint: Factor first, then set each factor to zero — try x²−5x+6=0: factors are (x−2)(x−3), so x=2 or x=3.
- Steps:
- Factor: (x − 3)(x − 4) = 0.
- Set each factor to zero: x − 3 = 0 or x − 4 = 0.
- x = 3 and x = 4.
- Answer: x = 3 and x = 4
[Easy] Surface Area of a Cylinder
- EN: A cylinder has a radius of 3 cm and height of 7 cm. What is the approximate surface area? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
- FR: Un cylindre a un rayon de 3 cm et une hauteur de 7 cm. Quelle est l'aire totale approximative? (Utilise π ≈ 3,14)
- Choices: A) 150.72 cm² B) 169.56 cm² C) 188.40 cm² D) 207.24 cm²
- Hint: SA = 2πr² + 2πrh — try r=2, h=5: SA=2×3.14×4+2×3.14×2×5=25.12+62.8=87.92 cm².
- Steps:
- Two circles: 2 × 3.14 × 3² = 2 × 3.14 × 9 = 56.52 cm².
- Rectangle: 2 × 3.14 × 3 × 7 = 131.88 cm².
- Total: 56.52 + 131.88 = 188.40 cm².
- Answer: 188.40 cm²
[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 and x = −7 B) x = 2 and x = −7 C) x = 7 and x = −1 D) x = 7 and x = −2
- Hint: Move the constant, complete the square, solve for x — try x²+4x−5=0: move 5, (x+2)²=9, x+2=±3, x=1 or x=−5.
- Steps:
- x² + 6x = 7.
- (x + 3)² − 9 = 7, so (x + 3)² = 16.
- x + 3 = ±4, giving x = 1 or x = −7.
- Answer: x = 1 and x = −7
[Medium] Systems of Equations
- EN: Solve the system: 2x + 3y = 12 and x − y = 1.
- FR: Résous le système: 2x + 3y = 12 et x − y = 1.
- Choices: A) x = 2, y = 1 B) x = 3, y = 2 C) x = 4, y = 3 D) x = 5, y = 4
- Hint: From the simpler equation, express one variable and substitute — try x+y=5 and x−y=1: add the equations to get 2x=6, x=3, y=2.
- Steps:
- From x − y = 1: x = y + 1.
- Substitute: 2(y+1) + 3y = 12 → 5y + 2 = 12 → y = 2.
- x = 2 + 1 = 3.
- Answer: x = 3, y = 2
[Medium] Circle Geometry
- EN: A circle has a radius of 6 cm. What is the area of the circle? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
- FR: Un cercle a un rayon de 6 cm. Quelle est l'aire du cercle? (Utilise π ≈ 3,14)
- Choices: A) 75.36 cm² B) 100.48 cm² C) 113.04 cm² D) 150.72 cm²
- Hint: Area = π × r² — try r = 4: 3.14 × 16 = 50.24 cm².
- Steps:
- Area = π × r².
- Area = 3.14 × 6² = 3.14 × 36 = 113.04 cm².
- So the area is 113.04 cm².
- Answer: 113.04 cm²
[Medium] Volume of a Cone
- EN: A cone has a radius of 4 cm and height of 9 cm. What is its volume? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
- FR: Un cône a un rayon de 4 cm et une hauteur de 9 cm. Quel est son volume? (Utilise π ≈ 3,14)
- Choices: A) 100.48 cm³ B) 150.72 cm³ C) 175.84 cm³ D) 200.96 cm³
- Hint: V = (1/3)πr²h — try r=3, h=6: (1/3)×3.14×9×6=56.52 cm³.
- Steps:
- V = (1/3) × 3.14 × 4² × 9.
- = (1/3) × 3.14 × 16 × 9.
- = (1/3) × 452.16 = 150.72 cm³.
- Answer: 150.72 cm³
[Hard] Quadratic Formula
- EN: Solve using the quadratic formula: x² − 5x + 4 = 0.
- FR: Résous en utilisant la formule quadratique: x² − 5x + 4 = 0.
- Choices: A) x = 1 and x = 4 B) x = 2 and x = 3 C) x = 4 and x = 5 D) x = 1 and x = 5
- 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 = 1 and x = 4
[Hard] Trigonometry — Sine Law
- EN: In a triangle, angle A = 30°, angle B = 60°, and side a = 8 cm (opposite to A). Find the length of side b (opposite to B). (Use sin 30° = 0.5, sin 60° ≈ 0.866)
- FR: Dans un triangle, l'angle A = 30°, l'angle B = 60°, et le côté a = 8 cm (opposé à A). Trouve la longueur du côté b (opposé à B). (Utilise sin 30° = 0,5, sin 60° ≈ 0,866)
- Choices: A) 11.86 cm B) 13.86 cm C) 15.86 cm D) 17.86 cm
- Hint: Sine Law: a/sin(A) = b/sin(B) — try a=6, angle A=30°, angle B=45°, sin45°≈0.707: b=6×0.707/0.5=8.48.
- Steps:
- a/sin(A) = b/sin(B).
- 8/0.5 = b/0.866.
- b = 16 × 0.866 = 13.856 ≈ 13.86 cm.
- Answer: 13.86 cm
Grade 11 Problems
[Easy] Evaluating a Function
- EN: If f(x) = 3x² − 2, what is f(3)?
- FR: Si f(x) = 3x² − 2, combien vaut f(3)?
- Choices: A) 21 B) 23 C) 25 D) 27
- Hint: Substitute x = 3 and evaluate — try f(2) in f(x)=4x²−1: 4(4)−1=15.
- Steps:
- f(3) = 3(3)² − 2.
- = 3 × 9 − 2 = 27 − 2 = 25.
- So f(3) = 25.
- Answer: 25
[Easy] Compound Interest
- EN: $1000 is invested at 5% per year, compounded annually. What is the amount after 2 years?
- FR: 1000 $ sont investis à 5% par an, composé annuellement. Quel est le montant après 2 ans?
- Choices: A) $1050.00 B) $1100.00 C) $1102.50 D) $1105.00
- Hint: Use A = P(1 + r)ⁿ — try $500 at 4% for 2 years: 500×1.04²=500×1.0816=$540.80.
- Steps:
- A = 1000 × (1.05)².
- (1.05)² = 1.1025.
- A = 1000 × 1.1025 = $1102.50.
- Answer: $1102.50
[Easy] Arithmetic Sequence
- EN: The first term of an arithmetic sequence is 7 and the common difference is 4. What is the 5th term?
- FR: Le premier terme d'une suite arithmétique est 7 et la raison est 4. Quel est le 5e terme?
- Choices: A) 19 B) 21 C) 23 D) 27
- Hint: Use tₙ = t₁ + (n−1)d — try t₁=2, d=3, find t₄: 2 + 3×3 = 11.
- Steps:
- t₅ = 7 + (5−1) × 4.
- = 7 + 4 × 4 = 7 + 16 = 23.
- So the 5th term is 23.
- Answer: 23
[Easy] Logarithm Intro
- EN: What is log₂(16)?
- FR: Combien vaut log₂(16)?
- Choices: A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 8
- Hint: Ask "2 to the power of what gives 16?" — try log₂(8): 2³=8, so the answer is 3.
- Steps:
- 2? = 16.
- 2¹ = 2, 2² = 4, 2³ = 8, 2⁴ = 16.
- So log₂(16) = 4.
- Answer: 4
[Medium] Exponential Function
- EN: A bacteria culture doubles every hour. Starting with 50 bacteria, how many will there be after 4 hours?
- FR: Une culture bactérienne double chaque heure. En commençant avec 50 bactéries, combien y en aura-t-il après 4 heures?
- Choices: A) 400 bacteria B) 600 bacteria C) 800 bacteria D) 1000 bacteria
- Hint: Use f(t) = a × 2ᵗ — try starting with 30 after 3 hours: 30 × 2³ = 30 × 8 = 240.
- Steps:
- f(4) = 50 × 2⁴.
- 2⁴ = 16.
- f(4) = 50 × 16 = 800 bacteria.
- Answer: 800 bacteria
[Medium] Trigonometric Identity
- EN: Simplify: sin²(x) + cos²(x).
- FR: Simplifie: sin²(x) + cos²(x).
- Choices: A) 0 B) 1 C) 2 D) sin(x)
- Hint: This is a fundamental Pythagorean identity — think about the unit circle where the sum of squares of coordinates is always the radius squared.
- Steps:
- sin²(x) + cos²(x) is the Pythagorean identity.
- This identity always equals 1.
- So the simplified answer is 1.
- Answer: 1
[Medium] Geometric Series Sum
- EN: What is the sum of the geometric series: 3 + 6 + 12 + 24 + 48?
- FR: Quelle est la somme de la suite géométrique: 3 + 6 + 12 + 24 + 48?
- Choices: A) 81 B) 93 C) 99 D) 105
- Hint: Use Sₙ = a(rⁿ − 1)/(r − 1) — try 2 + 4 + 8 with r=2, n=3: 2(2³−1)/(2−1)=2×7=14.
- Steps:
- a = 3, r = 2, n = 5.
- S₅ = 3(2⁵ − 1)/(2 − 1) = 3(32 − 1)/1 = 3 × 31 = 93.
- So the sum is 93.
- Answer: 93
[Medium] Financial Math — Annuity
- EN: A student deposits $200 at the end of each year into an account earning 4% annually. What is the approximate total after 3 years?
- FR: Un étudiant dépose 200 $ à la fin de chaque année dans un compte rapportant 4% par an. Quel est le total approximatif après 3 ans?
- Choices: A) $600.00 B) $624.32 C) $638.70 D) $648.00
- Hint: Future value of annuity: each payment earns interest for remaining years — year 1 payment earns interest twice, year 2 once, year 3 none; then add them up.
- Steps:
- Year 1 deposit grows: 200 × (1.04)² = 200 × 1.0816 = $216.32.
- Year 2 deposit grows: 200 × 1.04 = $208.00.
- Year 3 deposit: $200.00.
- Total: $216.32 + $208.00 + $200.00 = $624.32.
- Answer: $624.32
[Hard] Solving a Logarithmic Equation
- EN: Solve for x: log₃(x + 1) = 3.
- FR: Résous pour x: log₃(x + 1) = 3.
- Choices: A) x = 24 B) x = 26 C) x = 28 D) x = 30
- Hint: Convert to exponential form: log_b(a) = c means b^c = a — try log₂(x) = 4: 2⁴ = 16, so x = 16.
- Steps:
- log₃(x + 1) = 3 means 3³ = x + 1.
- 27 = x + 1.
- x = 26.
- Answer: x = 26
[Hard] Quadratic Function — Vertex
- EN: Find the vertex of the parabola y = x² − 8x + 15.
- FR: Trouve le sommet de la parabole y = x² − 8x + 15.
- Choices: A) (3, 0) B) (4, −1) C) (5, 0) D) (6, 3)
- Hint: Complete the square or use x = −b/(2a) for the x-coordinate — try y=x²−4x+3: x=2, y=4−8+3=−1, vertex (2,−1).
- Steps:
- x-coordinate: x = −(−8)/(2×1) = 8/2 = 4.
- y-coordinate: y = 4² − 8(4) + 15 = 16 − 32 + 15 = −1.
- Vertex is (4, −1).
- Answer: (4, −1)
Grade 12 Problems
[Easy] Permutations
- EN: In how many ways can 4 students be arranged in a row from a group of 6?
- FR: De combien de façons peut-on arranger 4 élèves en rangée parmi un groupe de 6?
- Choices: A) 120 B) 240 C) 360 D) 480
- Hint: Use P(n,r) = n!/(n−r)! — try P(5,2): 5×4=20.
- Steps:
- P(6,4) = 6 × 5 × 4 × 3.
- = 30 × 12 = 360.
- So there are 360 ways.
- Answer: 360
[Easy] Polynomial Evaluation
- EN: If p(x) = x³ − 2x² + 4, what is p(2)?
- FR: Si p(x) = x³ − 2x² + 4, combien vaut p(2)?
- Choices: A) 2 B) 4 C) 6 D) 8
- Hint: Substitute x = 2 and evaluate step by step — try p(x)=x²−x+3 at x=2: 4−2+3=5.
- Steps:
- p(2) = 2³ − 2(2²) + 4.
- = 8 − 2(4) + 4 = 8 − 8 + 4 = 4.
- So p(2) = 4.
- Answer: 4
[Easy] Combinations
- EN: How many ways can a committee of 3 be chosen from 7 students?
- FR: De combien de façons peut-on choisir un comité de 3 élèves parmi 7?
- Choices: A) 21 B) 35 C) 42 D) 70
- Hint: Use C(n,r) = n!/[r!(n−r)!] — try C(5,2): 5!/(2!×3!)=10.
- Steps:
- C(7,3) = 7!/(3! × 4!) = (7×6×5)/(3×2×1).
- = 210/6 = 35.
- So there are 35 ways.
- Answer: 35
[Easy] Derivative — Power Rule
- EN: What is the derivative of f(x) = 4x³?
- FR: Quelle est la dérivée de f(x) = 4x³?
- Choices: A) 4x² B) 8x² C) 12x² D) 16x²
- Hint: Power rule: bring down the exponent, multiply, reduce the power by 1 — try f(x)=3x²: f'(x)=6x.
- Steps:
- Bring down the exponent: 3.
- Multiply: 4 × 3 = 12.
- Reduce power: x³⁻¹ = x².
- f'(x) = 12x².
- Answer: 12x²
[Medium] Rational Function — Asymptotes
- EN: What is the vertical asymptote of f(x) = (x + 3)/(x − 5)?
- FR: Quelle est l'asymptote verticale de f(x) = (x + 3)/(x − 5)?
- Choices: A) x = −5 B) x = −3 C) x = 3 D) x = 5
- Hint: Set the denominator equal to zero to find the vertical asymptote — try f(x)=1/(x−2): denominator x−2=0 gives x=2.
- Steps:
- Set the denominator to zero: x − 5 = 0.
- x = 5.
- So the vertical asymptote is x = 5.
- Answer: x = 5
[Medium] Probability Distribution
- EN: A fair die is rolled. Let X be the number shown. What is the expected value E(X)?
- FR: On lance un dé équitable. Soit X le nombre affiché. Quelle est l'espérance E(X)?
- Choices: A) 2.5 B) 3.0 C) 3.5 D) 4.0
- Hint: E(X) = sum of (value × probability) for each outcome — try a coin: E=0×0.5+1×0.5=0.5.
- Steps:
- E(X) = (1+2+3+4+5+6)/6.
- = 21/6 = 3.5.
- So E(X) = 3.5.
- Answer: 3.5
[Medium] Derivative — Rate of Change
- EN: A ball's height is h(t) = −5t² + 20t. What is the instantaneous rate of change (velocity) at t = 2?
- FR: La hauteur d'une balle est h(t) = −5t² + 20t. Quel est le taux de variation instantané (vitesse) à t = 2?
- Choices: A) 0 m/s B) 5 m/s C) 10 m/s D) 20 m/s
- Hint: Find h'(t) using the power rule, then substitute t = 2 — try h(t)=−4t²+16t: h'(t)=−8t+16, at t=1: h'(1)=8.
- Steps:
- h'(t) = −10t + 20.
- h'(2) = −10(2) + 20 = −20 + 20 = 0.
- So the velocity at t = 2 is 0 m/s.
- Answer: 0 m/s
[Medium] Vectors
- EN: Vector u = (3, 4). What is the magnitude of u?
- FR: Le vecteur u = (3, 4). Quelle est la magnitude de u?
- Choices: A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7
- Hint: Magnitude = √(x² + y²) — try vector (6, 8): √(36+64) = √100 = 10.
- Steps:
- |u| = √(3² + 4²).
- = √(9 + 16) = √25 = 5.
- So the magnitude is 5.
- Answer: 5
[Hard] Binomial Probability
- EN: A student randomly guesses on 5 multiple-choice questions, each with 4 choices. What is the probability of getting exactly 2 correct? (Round to 3 decimal places)
- FR: Un élève devine au hasard 5 questions à choix multiples, chacune avec 4 choix. Quelle est la probabilité d'en réussir exactement 2? (Arrondi à 3 décimales)
- Choices: A) 0.264 B) 0.316 C) 0.332 D) 0.360
- Hint: Use P(X=k) = C(n,k) × pᵏ × (1−p)ⁿ⁻ᵏ — try n=3, k=1, p=0.5: C(3,1)×0.5×0.25=0.375.
- Steps:
- p = 1/4 = 0.25, n = 5, k = 2.
- C(5,2) = 10.
- P = 10 × (0.25)² × (0.75)³ = 10 × 0.0625 × 0.421875 = 0.2637 ≈ 0.264.
- Answer: 0.264
[Hard] Trigonometric Equation
- EN: Solve for x in [0°, 360°]: 2sin²(x) − sin(x) − 1 = 0.
- FR: Résous pour x dans [0°, 360°]: 2sin²(x) − sin(x) − 1 = 0.
- Choices: A) x = 30°, 90°, and 330° B) x = 90°, 210°, and 330° C) x = 60°, 180°, and 300° D) x = 45°, 225°, and 270°
- Hint: Treat it as a quadratic in sin(x) — try 2u²−u−1=0 where u=sin(x): factor to (2u+1)(u−1)=0, then find angles.
- Steps:
- Let u = sin(x): 2u² − u − 1 = 0.
- Factor: (2u + 1)(u − 1) = 0.
- u = −1/2 or u = 1.
- sin(x) = −1/2 → x = 210° or x = 330°; sin(x) = 1 → x = 90°.
- Solutions: x = 90°, 210°, and 330°.
- Answer: x = 90°, 210°, and 330°
Today's Encouragement
Teaching a friend what you know is one of the greatest gifts you can share. ---
A Story of Kindness
Nine-year-old Isabelle was helping her grandfather sell fresh tomatoes and herbs at the farmers' market in Charlottetown. A young boy named Marcus stood nearby, looking confused as he tried to count out coins for a small bag of basil. Isabelle walked over and gently showed him how to count out the dimes and nickels, pointing to each coin as she counted aloud. Marcus smiled and thanked her, and Isabelle felt proud knowing she had made his morning just a little brighter.
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