Daily Math — 2026-09-22
Grade 1 Problems
[Easy] Counting Mittens
- EN: Lily has 7 mittens in her drawer. She finds 3 more under her bed. How many mittens does she have in all?
- FR: Lily a 7 mitaines dans son tiroir. Elle en trouve 3 autres sous son lit. Combien de mitaines a-t-elle en tout ?
- Choices: A) 9 mittens B) 10 mittens C) 11 mittens D) 12 mittens
- Hint: To add, count on from the bigger number — like 5 + 2, start at 5 and count up 2 more.
- Steps:
- Start at 7 and count on 3 more.
- 7 → 8, 9, 10.
- So Lily has 10 mittens in all.
- Answer: 10 mittens
[Easy] Snowy Skip Counting
- EN: Can you skip count by 2s? What comes next: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___?
- FR: Peux-tu compter par bonds de 2 ? Quel nombre vient ensuite : 2, 4, 6, 8, ___ ?
- Choices: A) 9 B) 10 C) 11 D) 12
- Hint: Skip counting by 2s means adding 2 each time — like 10, 12, 14.
- Steps:
- Each step adds 2 to the last number.
- 8 + 2 = 10.
- So the next number is 10.
- Answer: 10
[Easy] Hockey Pucks
- EN: There are 15 hockey pucks on the ice. A player takes 6 away. How many pucks are left?
- FR: Il y a 15 rondelles de hockey sur la glace. Un joueur en prend 6. Combien de rondelles reste-t-il ?
- Choices: A) 7 pucks B) 8 pucks C) 9 pucks D) 11 pucks
- Hint: To subtract, count back from the bigger number — like 12 − 4, start at 12 and count back 4.
- Steps:
- Start at 15 and count back 6.
- 15 → 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9.
- So 9 pucks are left.
- Answer: 9 pucks
[Easy] Penny Count
- EN: Amir has 4 pennies. His friend gives him 5 more pennies. How many pennies does Amir have now?
- FR: Amir a 4 sous. Son ami lui donne 5 autres sous. Combien de sous Amir a-t-il maintenant ?
- Choices: A) 7 pennies B) 8 pennies C) 9 pennies D) 10 pennies
- Hint: Pennies are worth 1 cent each. Adding 3 pennies + 4 pennies gives 7 pennies.
- Steps:
- Count 4 pennies, then add 5 more.
- 4 + 5 = 9.
- So Amir has 9 pennies.
- Answer: 9 pennies
[Medium] Comparing Numbers
- EN: Which number is greater: 13 or 17?
- FR: Quel nombre est plus grand : 13 ou 17 ?
- Choices: A) 13 B) 17 C) They are equal D) 15
- Hint: When comparing, look at the tens digit first — 2 tens is more than 1 ten.
- Steps:
- Both 13 and 17 have 1 ten.
- Compare the ones: 3 ones vs 7 ones.
- 7 is more than 3, so 17 is greater.
- Answer: 17
[Medium] Skip Count by 5s
- EN: Count by 5s. What number is missing: 5, 10, 15, ___, 25?
- FR: Compte par bonds de 5. Quel nombre manque : 5, 10, 15, ___, 25 ?
- Choices: A) 18 B) 20 C) 21 D) 23
- Hint: Skip counting by 5s means adding 5 each time — like 25, 30, 35.
- Steps:
- Each number goes up by 5.
- 15 + 5 = 20.
- Check: 20 + 5 = 25. ✓
- Answer: 20
[Medium] Dime Discovery
- EN: Priya has 1 dime and 2 nickels. How many cents does she have in all?
- FR: Priya a 1 pièce de 10 cents et 2 pièces de 5 cents. Combien de cents a-t-elle en tout ?
- Choices: A) 17 cents B) 18 cents C) 20 cents D) 25 cents
- Hint: A dime = 10 cents, a nickel = 5 cents. Try: 1 dime + 1 nickel = 10 + 5 = 15 cents.
- Steps:
- 1 dime = 10 cents.
- 2 nickels = 5 + 5 = 10 cents.
- 10 + 10 = 20 cents total.
- Answer: 20 cents
[Medium] Count to 100 by 10s
- EN: Skip count by 10s. What comes next: 40, 50, 60, ___?
- FR: Compte par bonds de 10. Quel nombre vient ensuite : 40, 50, 60, ___ ?
- Choices: A) 65 B) 68 C) 70 D) 75
- Hint: Counting by 10s means the tens digit goes up by 1 each time — like 20, 30, 40.
- Steps:
- Each number adds 10.
- 60 + 10 = 70.
- So the next number is 70.
- Answer: 70
[Hard] Two-Step Addition
- EN: There are 8 red apples, 5 green apples, and 4 yellow apples in a basket. How many apples are there in all?
- FR: Il y a 8 pommes rouges, 5 pommes vertes et 4 pommes jaunes dans un panier. Combien y a-t-il de pommes en tout ?
- Choices: A) 13 apples B) 15 apples C) 17 apples D) 18 apples
- Hint: Add three numbers by adding two at a time — like 3 + 4 + 2: first do 3 + 4 = 7, then 7 + 2 = 9.
- Steps:
- Add 8 + 5 = 13.
- Then add 13 + 4 = 17.
- So there are 17 apples in all.
- Answer: 17 apples
[Hard] Missing Number
- EN: What number goes in the box? 6 + ___ = 14
- FR: Quel nombre va dans la case ? 6 + ___ = 14
- Choices: A) 7 B) 8 C) 9 D) 20
- Hint: To find a missing addend, think about what you add to get the total — like 5 + ___ = 11, you count up from 5 to 11.
- Steps:
- Start at 6 and count up to 14.
- 6 → 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 — that is 8 steps.
- So 6 + 8 = 14.
- Answer: 8
Grade 2 Problems
[Easy] Adding at Tim Hortons
- EN: Mia buys a muffin for 45 cents and a juice for 30 cents. How much does she spend in all?
- FR: Mia achète un muffin pour 45 cents et un jus pour 30 cents. Combien dépense-t-elle en tout ?
- Choices: A) 65 cents B) 70 cents C) 75 cents D) 80 cents
- Hint: Add the tens first, then the ones — like 32 + 25: 30 + 20 = 50, then 2 + 5 = 7, total 57.
- Steps:
- Add tens: 40 + 30 = 70.
- Add ones: 5 + 0 = 5.
- Total: 70 + 5 = 75 cents.
- Answer: 75 cents
[Easy] Telling Time
- EN: The clock shows the hour hand on 3 and the minute hand on 12. What time is it?
- FR: L'horloge montre la grande aiguille sur le 12 et la petite sur le 3. Quelle heure est-il ?
- Choices: A) 12:03 B) 3:00 C) 3:30 D) 12:15
- Hint: When the minute hand points to 12, it is exactly on the hour — like 5:00 or 9:00.
- Steps:
- The hour hand points to 3, so the hour is 3.
- The minute hand points to 12, so the minutes are 00.
- The time is 3:00.
- Answer: 3:00
[Easy] Subtraction in the Snow
- EN: There were 82 snowballs on the ground. Kids threw 31 of them. How many snowballs are left?
- FR: Il y avait 82 boules de neige par terre. Les enfants en ont lancé 31. Combien de boules de neige reste-t-il ?
- Choices: A) 41 B) 51 C) 53 D) 61
- Hint: Subtract the tens first, then the ones — like 76 − 23: 70 − 20 = 50, 6 − 3 = 3, total 53.
- Steps:
- Subtract tens: 80 − 30 = 50.
- Subtract ones: 2 − 1 = 1.
- Total: 50 + 1 = 51 snowballs.
- Answer: 51
[Easy] Measuring Length
- EN: A pencil is 14 cm long. A crayon is 9 cm long. How much longer is the pencil than the crayon?
- FR: Un crayon est long de 14 cm. Une craie de couleur est longue de 9 cm. De combien le crayon est-il plus long ?
- Choices: A) 4 cm B) 5 cm C) 6 cm D) 23 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
[Medium] Counting Coins
- EN: Jake has 2 quarters, 1 dime, and 1 nickel. How much money does he have?
- FR: Jake a 2 pièces de 25 cents, 1 pièce de 10 cents et 1 pièce de 5 cents. Combien d'argent a-t-il ?
- Choices: A) 55 cents B) 60 cents C) 65 cents D) 70 cents
- Hint: A quarter = 25 cents, a dime = 10 cents, a nickel = 5 cents. Add them step by step.
- Steps:
- 2 quarters = 25 + 25 = 50 cents.
- Add 1 dime: 50 + 10 = 60 cents.
- Add 1 nickel: 60 + 5 = 65 cents.
- Answer: 65 cents
[Medium] Half-Hour Time
- EN: School starts at 8:00. Recess is 30 minutes later. What time is recess?
- FR: L'école commence à 8 h 00. La récréation est 30 minutes plus tard. À quelle heure est la récréation ?
- Choices: A) 8:03 B) 8:30 C) 9:00 D) 9:30
- Hint: Adding 30 minutes to an o'clock time gives a half-hour time — like 2:00 + 30 minutes = 2:30.
- Steps:
- Start at 8:00.
- Add 30 minutes.
- 8:00 + 30 minutes = 8:30.
- Answer: 8:30
[Medium] Number Patterns
- EN: Look at this pattern: 12, 22, 32, 42, ___. What comes next?
- FR: Regarde ce modèle : 12, 22, 32, 42, ___. Quel nombre vient ensuite ?
- Choices: A) 46 B) 50 C) 52 D) 54
- Hint: Find the rule by looking at how much each number increases — like 5, 15, 25, 35: each goes up by 10.
- Steps:
- Check the difference: 22 − 12 = 10, 32 − 22 = 10. Rule: add 10.
- 42 + 10 = 52.
- The next number is 52.
- Answer: 52
[Medium] Subtracting Across Tens
- EN: There are 63 students at recess. 27 go inside. How many students are still outside?
- FR: Il y a 63 élèves à la récréation. 27 rentrent à l'intérieur. Combien d'élèves sont encore dehors ?
- Choices: A) 34 B) 36 C) 38 D) 46
- Hint: Try counting up from the smaller number to the larger — like 45 − 28: count from 28 to 45.
- Steps:
- Count up from 27 to 63.
- 27 + 3 = 30; 30 + 33 = 63.
- 3 + 33 = 36 students remain outside.
- Answer: 36
[Hard] Two-Step Coin Problem
- EN: Fatima has 3 dimes and 4 nickels. She spends 25 cents on a sticker. How much money does she have left?
- FR: Fatima a 3 pièces de 10 cents et 4 pièces de 5 cents. Elle dépense 25 cents pour un autocollant. Combien d'argent lui reste-t-il ?
- Choices: A) 25 cents B) 30 cents C) 35 cents D) 45 cents
- Hint: First find the total, then subtract — like having 50 cents and spending 15 cents leaves 35 cents.
- Steps:
- 3 dimes = 30 cents; 4 nickels = 20 cents.
- Total = 30 + 20 = 50 cents.
- 50 − 25 = 25 cents left.
- Answer: 25 cents
[Hard] Measuring Two Objects
- EN: A bookshelf is 95 cm tall. A desk is 72 cm tall. If you stack them, how tall is the stack?
- FR: Une étagère mesure 95 cm de haut. Un bureau mesure 72 cm de haut. Si tu les empiles, quelle est la hauteur totale ?
- Choices: A) 157 cm B) 163 cm C) 167 cm D) 177 cm
- Hint: To add two measurements, line up the tens and ones — like 64 cm + 53 cm: 60 + 50 = 110, 4 + 3 = 7, total 117 cm.
- Steps:
- Add tens: 90 + 70 = 160.
- Add ones: 5 + 2 = 7.
- Total: 160 + 7 = 167 cm.
- Answer: 167 cm
Grade 3 Problems
[Easy] Multiplication by 5
- EN: There are 6 bags of hockey cards. Each bag has 5 cards. How many cards are there in all?
- FR: Il y a 6 sacs de cartes de hockey. Chaque sac contient 5 cartes. Combien de cartes y a-t-il en tout ?
- Choices: A) 25 cards B) 30 cards C) 35 cards D) 11 cards
- Hint: To multiply by 5, think of skip counting by 5s — like 3 × 5: 5, 10, 15.
- Steps:
- 6 × 5 means 6 groups of 5.
- Count by 5s: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30.
- So there are 30 cards.
- Answer: 30 cards
[Easy] Fractions — Half
- EN: A pizza is cut into 4 equal slices. Remy eats 2 slices. What fraction of the pizza did he eat?
- FR: Une pizza est coupée en 4 parts égales. Remy mange 2 parts. Quelle fraction de la pizza a-t-il mangée ?
- Choices: A) 1/4 B) 2/3 C) 1/2 D) 3/4
- Hint: A fraction shows parts eaten over total parts — like eating 1 out of 3 pieces is 1/3.
- Steps:
- Remy ate 2 out of 4 slices.
- 2/4 = 1/2.
- He ate 1/2 of the pizza.
- Answer: 1/2
[Easy] Division Basics
- EN: 20 stickers are shared equally among 4 students. How many stickers does each student get?
- FR: 20 autocollants sont partagés également entre 4 élèves. Combien d'autocollants chaque élève reçoit-il ?
- Choices: A) 4 stickers B) 5 stickers C) 6 stickers D) 8 stickers
- Hint: Division is sharing equally — like 12 ÷ 3: put 12 things into 3 equal groups, each group gets 4.
- Steps:
- 20 ÷ 4 = ?
- Think: 4 × 5 = 20.
- Each student gets 5 stickers.
- Answer: 5 stickers
[Easy] Perimeter
- EN: A rectangle has a length of 6 cm and a width of 3 cm. What is its perimeter?
- FR: Un rectangle a une longueur de 6 cm et une largeur de 3 cm. Quel est son périmètre ?
- Choices: A) 9 cm B) 16 cm C) 18 cm D) 24 cm
- Hint: Perimeter means adding all four sides — like a rectangle with length 4 and width 2: 4 + 2 + 4 + 2 = 12.
- Steps:
- A rectangle has 2 lengths and 2 widths.
- 6 + 6 + 3 + 3 = 18.
- The perimeter is 18 cm.
- Answer: 18 cm
[Medium] Multiplication by 3
- EN: A hockey team has 9 players. Each player has 3 pieces of equipment. How many pieces of equipment are there in all?
- FR: Une équipe de hockey a 9 joueurs. Chaque joueur a 3 équipements. Combien y a-t-il d'équipements en tout ?
- Choices: A) 12 pieces B) 21 pieces C) 27 pieces D) 30 pieces
- Hint: For 9 × 3, think of 10 × 3 = 30, then subtract one group of 3.
- Steps:
- 9 × 3 = ?
- 10 × 3 = 30; 30 − 3 = 27.
- There are 27 pieces of equipment.
- Answer: 27 pieces
[Medium] Reading a Graph
- EN: A bar graph shows: apples = 8, bananas = 5, oranges = 7. How many more apples than bananas are there?
- FR: Un diagramme à bandes montre : pommes = 8, bananes = 5, oranges = 7. Combien y a-t-il plus de pommes que de bananes ?
- Choices: A) 1 more B) 2 more C) 3 more D) 4 more
- Hint: To find "how many more," subtract the smaller number from the larger — like 9 − 6 = 3 more.
- Steps:
- Apples = 8, bananas = 5.
- 8 − 5 = 3.
- There are 3 more apples than bananas.
- Answer: 3 more
[Medium] Fractions on a Number Line
- 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) They are equal C) 3/4 D) 2/4
- Hint: Fractions with the same denominator — compare just the numerators, like 5/8 vs 3/8: 5 is more, so 5/8 is greater.
- Steps:
- Both fractions have 4 as the denominator.
- Compare numerators: 3 vs 1.
- 3 is greater than 1, so 3/4 is greater.
- Answer: 3/4
[Medium] Multiplication by 10
- EN: There are 7 boxes. Each box has 10 crayons. How many crayons are there in all?
- FR: Il y a 7 boîtes. Chaque boîte a 10 crayons. Combien de crayons y a-t-il en tout ?
- Choices: A) 17 crayons B) 63 crayons C) 70 crayons D) 77 crayons
- Hint: Multiplying by 10 is easy — just put a zero after the number, like 6 × 10 = 60.
- Steps:
- 7 × 10 = 70.
- There are 70 crayons in all.
- Answer: 70 crayons
[Hard] Two-Step Problem
- EN: A store sells muffins in packs of 4. If 5 packs are sold in the morning and 3 packs in the afternoon, how many muffins were sold in total?
- FR: Un magasin vend des muffins en paquets de 4. Si 5 paquets sont vendus le matin et 3 paquets l'après-midi, combien de muffins ont été vendus en tout ?
- Choices: A) 24 muffins B) 28 muffins C) 32 muffins D) 36 muffins
- Hint: First find total packs, then multiply — like 3 packs + 2 packs = 5 packs; 5 × 4 = 20 muffins.
- Steps:
- Total packs: 5 + 3 = 8 packs.
- Total muffins: 8 × 4 = 32.
- So 32 muffins were sold.
- Answer: 32 muffins
[Hard] Perimeter Word Problem
- EN: A school garden is shaped like a square. Each side is 8 m long. What is the perimeter of the garden?
- FR: Un jardin scolaire a la forme d'un carré. Chaque côté mesure 8 m. Quel est le périmètre du jardin ?
- Choices: A) 16 m B) 24 m C) 32 m D) 64 m
- Hint: A square has 4 equal sides — add all four, or multiply one side by 4, like side = 5: 5 × 4 = 20 m.
- Steps:
- A square has 4 equal sides, each 8 m.
- Perimeter = 4 × 8 = 32.
- The perimeter is 32 m.
- Answer: 32 m
Grade 4 Problems
[Easy] Multiplication Tables
- EN: What is 7 × 8?
- FR: Combien font 7 × 8 ?
- Choices: A) 48 B) 54 C) 56 D) 63
- Hint: You can find 7 × 8 by doing 7 × 4 and doubling — like 6 × 8: 6 × 4 = 24, doubled = 48.
- Steps:
- 7 × 8 = 56.
- Check: 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: In a decimal, the first digit after the point is tenths, the second is hundredths — like in 2.56, the 5 is in the tenths place.
- Steps:
- 3.47 has 3 ones, 4 tenths, 7 hundredths.
- The digit 4 is in the tenths place.
- Its value is 4 tenths.
- Answer: 4 tenths
[Easy] Area of a Rectangle
- EN: A classroom rug is 5 m long and 3 m wide. What is the area of the rug?
- FR: Un tapis de classe est long de 5 m et large de 3 m. Quelle est l'aire du tapis ?
- Choices: A) 8 m² B) 12 m² C) 15 m² D) 16 m²
- Hint: Area of a rectangle = length × width — like 4 m × 6 m = 24 m².
- Steps:
- Area = length × width.
- Area = 5 × 3 = 15.
- The area is 15 m².
- Answer: 15 m²
[Easy] Comparing Fractions
- EN: Which fraction is larger: 3/5 or 3/8?
- FR: Quelle fraction est plus grande : 3/5 ou 3/8 ?
- Choices: A) 3/8 B) They are equal C) 3/5 D) 6/8
- Hint: Same numerator? The fraction with the smaller denominator is larger — like 2/3 vs 2/7: thirds are bigger pieces.
- Steps:
- Both fractions have 3 as the numerator.
- Fifths are larger pieces than eighths.
- So 3/5 > 3/8.
- Answer: 3/5
[Medium] Long Division with Remainders
- EN: 47 students need to be split into groups of 5. How many full groups are there, and how many students are left over?
- FR: 47 élèves doivent être divisés en groupes de 5. Combien y a-t-il de groupes complets et combien d'élèves restent-ils ?
- Choices: A) 8 groups, remainder 7 B) 9 groups, remainder 2 C) 9 groups, remainder 4 D) 10 groups, remainder 3
- Hint: Divide to find full groups, then multiply back and subtract to get the remainder — like 23 ÷ 4: 4 × 5 = 20, remainder 3.
- Steps:
- 5 × 9 = 45, which is close to 47.
- 47 − 45 = 2 left over.
- There are 9 full groups with a remainder of 2.
- Answer: 9 groups, remainder 2
[Medium] Elapsed Time
- EN: A hockey game starts at 1:15 PM and ends at 3:45 PM. How long is the game?
- FR: Un match de hockey commence à 13 h 15 et se termine à 15 h 45. Quelle est la durée du match ?
- Choices: A) 1 hour 30 minutes B) 2 hours 30 minutes C) 2 hours 15 minutes D) 3 hours
- Hint: Count the hours first, then the minutes — like 2:20 to 4:50: 2 hours, then 30 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: Lena buys a notebook for $2.35 and a pen for $1.50. How much does she spend in all?
- FR: Lena achète un cahier pour 2,35 $ et un stylo pour 1,50 $. Combien dépense-t-elle en tout ?
- Choices: A) $3.75 B) $3.80 C) $3.85 D) $4.15
- Hint: Line up the decimal points and add column by column — like $1.25 + $2.40: 1.25 + 2.40 = 3.65.
- Steps:
- $2.35 + $1.50.
- Ones: 2 + 1 = 3.
- Tenths: 3 + 5 = 8; hundredths: 5 + 0 = 5.
- Total: $3.85.
- Answer: $3.85
[Medium] Multiplication — Two-Digit by One-Digit
- EN: A school orders 6 boxes of pencils. Each box has 24 pencils. How many pencils are ordered in all?
- FR: Une école commande 6 boîtes de crayons. Chaque boîte contient 24 crayons. Combien de crayons sont commandés en tout ?
- Choices: A) 120 pencils B) 124 pencils C) 140 pencils D) 144 pencils
- Hint: Break the two-digit number apart — like 6 × 32: 6 × 30 = 180, 6 × 2 = 12, total 192.
- Steps:
- 6 × 24 = 6 × 20 + 6 × 4.
- 6 × 20 = 120; 6 × 4 = 24.
- 120 + 24 = 144 pencils.
- Answer: 144 pencils
[Hard] Long Division Word Problem
- EN: A bakery makes 168 cookies and packs them into bags of 8. How many bags can they fill?
- FR: Une boulangerie fabrique 168 biscuits et les emballe dans des sacs de 8. Combien de sacs peuvent-ils remplir ?
- Choices: A) 18 bags B) 21 bags C) 24 bags D) 28 bags
- Hint: For long division, estimate how many times the divisor fits — like 96 ÷ 8: 8 × 10 = 80, 8 × 12 = 96.
- Steps:
- 168 ÷ 8 = ?
- 8 × 20 = 160; 168 − 160 = 8.
- 8 ÷ 8 = 1; total = 20 + 1 = 21 bags.
- Answer: 21 bags
[Hard] Multi-Step Word Problem
- EN: A rectangle has a perimeter of 36 cm. Its width is 7 cm. What is its length?
- FR: Un rectangle a un périmètre de 36 cm. Sa largeur est de 7 cm. Quelle est sa longueur ?
- Choices: A) 9 cm B) 11 cm C) 14 cm D) 22 cm
- Hint: Use the perimeter formula: P = 2 × (l + w). Rearrange to find length — like P = 24, w = 4: 24 ÷ 2 = 12, 12 − 4 = 8.
- Steps:
- Perimeter = 2 × (length + width).
- 36 = 2 × (l + 7).
- 36 ÷ 2 = 18; 18 − 7 = 11.
- The length is 11 cm.
- Answer: 11 cm
Grade 5 Problems
[Easy] Multi-Digit Multiplication
- EN: A school has 24 classrooms. Each classroom has 28 students. How many students are there in all?
- FR: Une école a 24 salles de classe. Chaque classe a 28 élèves. Combien y a-t-il d'élèves en tout ?
- Choices: A) 552 students B) 622 students C) 672 students D) 722 students
- Hint: Use the standard algorithm — like 13 × 22: 13 × 20 = 260, 13 × 2 = 26, total 286.
- Steps:
- 24 × 28 = 24 × 20 + 24 × 8.
- 24 × 20 = 480; 24 × 8 = 192.
- 480 + 192 = 672 students.
- Answer: 672 students
[Easy] Adding Fractions with Like Denominators
- EN: Elena ate 2/7 of a pie and her brother ate 3/7. How much of the pie did they eat together?
- FR: Elena a mangé 2/7 d'une tarte et son frère en a mangé 3/7. Quelle fraction de la tarte ont-ils mangée ensemble ?
- Choices: A) 5/14 B) 5/7 C) 6/7 D) 1/7
- Hint: With like denominators, just add the numerators and keep the denominator — like 1/5 + 3/5 = 4/5.
- Steps:
- 2/7 + 3/7 = (2 + 3)/7.
- = 5/7.
- They ate 5/7 of the pie.
- Answer: 5/7
[Easy] Percentages — 50%
- EN: A jacket costs $80. It is on sale for 50% off. How much is the discount?
- FR: Un manteau coûte 80 $. Il est en solde à 50 % de rabais. Quel est le montant du rabais ?
- Choices: A) $20 B) $30 C) $40 D) $50
- Hint: 50% means half — just divide by 2, like 50% of $60 = $60 ÷ 2 = $30.
- Steps:
- 50% of $80 = $80 ÷ 2.
- = $40.
- The discount is $40.
- Answer: $40
[Easy] Decimal Operations
- EN: A recipe needs 3.5 cups of flour and 1.25 cups of sugar. How many cups of dry ingredients are needed?
- FR: Une recette nécessite 3,5 tasses de farine et 1,25 tasse de sucre. Combien de tasses d'ingrédients secs sont nécessaires ?
- Choices: A) 4.25 cups B) 4.55 cups C) 4.75 cups D) 5.25 cups
- Hint: Line up decimal points and add — like 2.6 + 1.35: 2.60 + 1.35 = 3.95.
- Steps:
- 3.50 + 1.25.
- Ones: 3 + 1 = 4; tenths: 5 + 2 = 7; hundredths: 0 + 5 = 5.
- Total: 4.75 cups.
- Answer: 4.75 cups
[Medium] Subtracting Fractions
- EN: A container had 7/9 of juice. After drinking, 4/9 remained. How much juice was drunk?
- FR: Un contenant avait 7/9 de jus. Après avoir bu, il en restait 4/9. Quelle fraction a été bue ?
- Choices: A) 1/9 B) 3/9 C) 11/9 D) 2/9
- Hint: Subtract fractions with the same denominator by subtracting numerators — like 6/8 − 2/8 = 4/8.
- Steps:
- 7/9 − 4/9 = (7 − 4)/9.
- = 3/9.
- 3/9 of the juice was drunk.
- Answer: 3/9
[Medium] Volume of a Rectangular Prism
- EN: A gift box is 10 cm long, 6 cm wide, and 4 cm tall. What is its volume?
- FR: Une boîte cadeau est longue de 10 cm, large de 6 cm et haute de 4 cm. Quel est son volume ?
- Choices: A) 200 cm³ B) 220 cm³ C) 240 cm³ D) 260 cm³
- Hint: Volume = length × width × height — like 5 × 3 × 2 = 30 cm³.
- Steps:
- Volume = 10 × 6 × 4.
- 10 × 6 = 60.
- 60 × 4 = 240 cm³.
- Answer: 240 cm³
[Medium] 25% Percentage
- EN: A Tim Hortons drink costs $4.00. There is a 25% discount for students. How much is the discount?
- FR: Une boisson de Tim Hortons coûte 4,00 $. Il y a un rabais de 25 % pour les étudiants. Quel est le montant du rabais ?
- Choices: A) $0.50 B) $1.00 C) $1.50 D) $2.00
- Hint: 25% is one quarter — divide by 4, like 25% of $8.00 = $8.00 ÷ 4 = $2.00.
- Steps:
- 25% of $4.00 = $4.00 ÷ 4.
- = $1.00.
- The discount is $1.00.
- Answer: $1.00
[Medium] Multi-Digit Division
- EN: 504 books are packed into boxes of 9. How many boxes are filled?
- FR: 504 livres sont emballés dans des boîtes de 9. Combien de boîtes sont remplies ?
- Choices: A) 54 boxes B) 56 boxes C) 58 boxes D) 60 boxes
- Hint: Use long division, estimating the quotient step by step — like 252 ÷ 9: 9 × 28 = 252.
- Steps:
- 504 ÷ 9 = ?
- 9 × 50 = 450; 504 − 450 = 54.
- 54 ÷ 9 = 6; total = 50 + 6 = 56 boxes.
- Answer: 56 boxes
[Hard] Two-Step Percentage Problem
- EN: A $120 snowboard is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price?
- FR: Une planche à neige de 120 $ est en solde à 25 % de rabais. Quel est le prix de vente ?
- Choices: A) $85 B) $90 C) $95 D) $30
- Hint: Find the discount first, then subtract — like $80 at 10% off: 10% of $80 = $8, sale price = $80 − $8 = $72.
- Steps:
- 25% of $120 = $120 ÷ 4 = $30 discount.
- Sale price = $120 − $30 = $90.
- The sale price is $90.
- Answer: $90
[Hard] Fraction and Decimal Connection
- EN: Mei ran 2.4 km on Monday and 1/2 km on Tuesday. What was the total distance she ran?
- FR: Mei a couru 2,4 km lundi et 1/2 km mardi. Quelle distance totale a-t-elle parcourue ?
- Choices: A) 2.5 km B) 2.7 km C) 2.9 km D) 3.1 km
- Hint: Convert the fraction to a decimal first — like 1/4 = 0.25, then add: 3.6 + 0.25 = 3.85.
- Steps:
- Convert 1/2 to decimal: 1/2 = 0.5.
- 2.4 + 0.5 = 2.9.
- Mei ran 2.9 km in total.
- Answer: 2.9 km
Grade 6 Problems
[Easy] Percent of a Number
- EN: What is 30% of 90?
- FR: Quel est 30 % de 90 ?
- Choices: A) 20 B) 27 C) 30 D) 63
- Hint: To find a percent, multiply the number by the percent written as a decimal — like 20% of 50: 50 × 0.20 = 10.
- Steps:
- 30% of 90 = 90 × 0.30.
- 90 × 0.30 = 27.
- So 30% of 90 is 27.
- Answer: 27
[Easy] Ratio
- EN: In a class, there are 12 boys and 16 girls. What is the ratio of boys to girls in simplest form?
- FR: Dans une classe, il y a 12 garçons et 16 filles. Quel est le rapport des garçons aux filles sous la forme la plus simple ?
- Choices: A) 12:16 B) 3:4 C) 4:3 D) 2:3
- Hint: To simplify a ratio, divide both numbers by their GCF — like 8:12, GCF is 4, so 2:3.
- Steps:
- GCF of 12 and 16 is 4.
- 12 ÷ 4 = 3; 16 ÷ 4 = 4.
- Simplified ratio is 3:4.
- Answer: 3:4
[Easy] Order of Operations (BEDMAS)
- EN: Evaluate: 3 + 4 × 2
- FR: Évalue : 3 + 4 × 2
- Choices: A) 14 B) 11 C) 10 D) 22
- Hint: In BEDMAS, multiplication comes before addition — like 5 + 3 × 4: first 3 × 4 = 12, then 5 + 12 = 17.
- Steps:
- Multiplication first: 4 × 2 = 8.
- Then addition: 3 + 8 = 11.
- The answer is 11.
- Answer: 11
[Easy] Integers Introduction
- EN: The temperature in Winnipeg was −8°C in the morning. By noon it rose 11°C. What was the noon temperature?
- FR: La température à Winnipeg était de −8 °C le matin. À midi, elle a augmenté de 11 °C. Quelle était la température à midi ?
- Choices: A) −3°C B) 3°C C) 8°C D) 19°C
- Hint: Adding a positive to a negative: start on the number line at the negative and move right — like −5 + 7 = 2.
- Steps:
- Start at −8 and add 11.
- −8 + 11 = 3.
- The noon temperature was 3°C.
- Answer: 3°C
[Medium] Fraction Multiplication
- EN: What is 2/3 × 3/4?
- FR: Quel est le résultat de 2/3 × 3/4 ?
- Choices: A) 5/7 B) 1/2 C) 6/7 D) 2/4
- Hint: Multiply numerators together and denominators together — like 2/5 × 3/4 = 6/20 = 3/10.
- Steps:
- 2/3 × 3/4 = (2 × 3)/(3 × 4).
- = 6/12.
- Simplify: 6/12 = 1/2.
- Answer: 1/2
[Medium] Rate Problem
- EN: A car travels 180 km in 3 hours. What is its speed in km/h?
- FR: Une voiture parcourt 180 km en 3 heures. Quelle est sa vitesse en km/h ?
- Choices: A) 54 km/h B) 60 km/h C) 63 km/h D) 90 km/h
- Hint: Speed = distance ÷ time — like 120 km in 4 hours: 120 ÷ 4 = 30 km/h.
- Steps:
- Speed = 180 ÷ 3.
- = 60.
- The car travels at 60 km/h.
- Answer: 60 km/h
[Medium] Simple Algebraic Expression
- EN: If n = 6, what is the value of 4n − 5?
- FR: Si n = 6, quelle est la valeur de 4n − 5 ?
- Choices: A) 17 B) 19 C) 21 D) 29
- Hint: Substitute the value for the variable, then follow BEDMAS — like if n = 3: 4(3) − 5 = 12 − 5 = 7.
- Steps:
- Substitute n = 6: 4(6) − 5.
- 4 × 6 = 24.
- 24 − 5 = 19.
- Answer: 19
[Medium] Fraction Division
- EN: How many 1/4-cup servings are in 3 cups of yogurt?
- FR: Combien de portions de 1/4 tasse y a-t-il dans 3 tasses de yogourt ?
- Choices: A) 10 servings B) 12 servings C) 14 servings D) 16 servings
- Hint: Dividing by a fraction — multiply by its reciprocal, like 2 ÷ 1/3 = 2 × 3 = 6.
- Steps:
- 3 ÷ 1/4 = 3 × 4.
- = 12.
- There are 12 servings.
- Answer: 12 servings
[Hard] Multi-Step Percent Problem
- EN: A $250 hockey stick is discounted by 20%. Sales tax of 13% (HST) is applied to the sale price. What is the final price?
- FR: Un bâton de hockey à 250 $ est réduit de 20 %. Une taxe de vente de 13 % (TVH) est appliquée au prix soldé. Quel est le prix final ?
- Choices: A) $225.40 B) $226.00 C) $232.50 D) $226.20
- Hint: Find the sale price first (subtract the discount), then apply tax to the sale price — like $100 at 10% off = $90, then 5% tax: $90 × 1.05 = $94.50.
- Steps:
- 20% of $250 = $50 discount; sale price = $250 − $50 = $200.
- Tax = 13% of $200 = $200 × 0.13 = $26.
- Final price = $200 + $26 = $226.00.
- Answer: $226.00
[Hard] BEDMAS with Integers
- EN: Evaluate: (−3)² + 4 × (−2) − 1
- FR: Évalue : (−3)² + 4 × (−2) − 1
- Choices: A) −2 B) 0 C) 2 D) 4
- Hint: Follow BEDMAS — exponents first, then multiplication, then addition/subtraction, like (−2)² + 3 × (−1) − 1 = 4 − 3 − 1 = 0.
- Steps:
- Exponent: (−3)² = 9.
- Multiplication: 4 × (−2) = −8.
- 9 + (−8) − 1 = 9 − 8 − 1 = 0.
- Answer: 0
Grade 7 Problems
[Easy] Integer Addition
- EN: What is (−12) + 7?
- FR: Quel est le résultat de (−12) + 7 ?
- Choices: A) −19 B) −5 C) 5 D) 19
- Hint: On a number line, adding a positive means moving right — like −10 + 4: start at −10, move 4 right = −6.
- Steps:
- Start at −12, move 7 to the right.
- −12 + 7 = −5.
- The answer is −5.
- Answer: −5
[Easy] Percent Discount
- EN: A pair of skates costs $90. There is a 10% discount. How much is saved?
- FR: Une paire de patins coûte 90 $. Il y a un rabais de 10 %. Combien économise-t-on ?
- Choices: A) $7 B) $9 C) $10 D) $19
- Hint: 10% of a number — divide by 10, like 10% of $70 = $7.
- Steps:
- 10% of $90 = $90 ÷ 10.
- = $9.
- You save $9.
- Answer: $9
[Easy] One-Step Linear Equation
- EN: Solve for x: x + 14 = 31
- FR: Résous pour x : x + 14 = 31
- Choices: A) x = 15 B) x = 17 C) x = 45 D) x = 22
- Hint: To solve, subtract the same number from both sides — like n + 9 = 20: n = 20 − 9 = 11.
- Steps:
- x + 14 = 31.
- Subtract 14 from both sides: x = 31 − 14.
- x = 17.
- Answer: x = 17
[Easy] Integer Subtraction
- EN: What is 5 − (−3)?
- FR: Quel est le résultat de 5 − (−3) ?
- Choices: A) 2 B) 5 C) 8 D) 15
- Hint: Subtracting a negative is the same as adding — like 4 − (−6) = 4 + 6 = 10.
- Steps:
- 5 − (−3) = 5 + 3.
- = 8.
- The answer is 8.
- Answer: 8
[Medium] Tip Calculation
- EN: A restaurant bill is $48.00. The family wants to leave a 15% tip. How much is the tip?
- FR: Une facture de restaurant est de 48,00 $. La famille veut laisser un pourboire de 15 %. Quel est le montant du pourboire ?
- Choices: A) $6.20 B) $7.00 C) $7.20 D) $8.00
- Hint: Find 10% and 5% separately, then add — like 15% of $40: 10% = $4, 5% = $2, total = $6.
- Steps:
- 10% of $48 = $4.80.
- 5% of $48 = $2.40.
- Tip = $4.80 + $2.40 = $7.20.
- Answer: $7.20
[Medium] Surface Area — Rectangular Prism
- EN: A box is 5 cm long, 3 cm wide, and 2 cm tall. What is its surface area?
- FR: Une boîte est longue de 5 cm, large de 3 cm et haute de 2 cm. Quelle est son aire de surface ?
- Choices: A) 30 cm² B) 52 cm² C) 62 cm² D) 76 cm²
- Hint: SA = 2(lw + lh + wh) — like a box 4 × 3 × 2: 2(12 + 8 + 6) = 2(26) = 52 cm².
- Steps:
- SA = 2(lw + lh + wh).
- = 2(5×3 + 5×2 + 3×2).
- = 2(15 + 10 + 6) = 2(31) = 62 cm².
- Answer: 62 cm²
[Medium] Fraction Division
- EN: What is 5/6 ÷ 1/3?
- FR: Quel est le résultat de 5/6 ÷ 1/3 ?
- Choices: A) 5/18 B) 5/2 C) 2/5 D) 3/5
- Hint: Dividing fractions — keep the first, flip the second, multiply — like 3/4 ÷ 1/2 = 3/4 × 2/1 = 6/4 = 3/2.
- Steps:
- 5/6 ÷ 1/3 = 5/6 × 3/1.
- = 15/6.
- Simplify: 15/6 = 5/2.
- Answer: 5/2
[Medium] Probability
- EN: A bag has 3 red marbles, 4 blue marbles, and 3 green marbles. What is the probability of picking a blue marble?
- FR: Un sac contient 3 billes rouges, 4 billes bleues et 3 billes vertes. Quelle est la probabilité de piger une bille bleue ?
- Choices: A) 3/10 B) 2/5 C) 4/7 D) 1/3
- Hint: Probability = favourable outcomes ÷ total outcomes — like 2 red out of 8 total = 2/8 = 1/4.
- Steps:
- Total marbles = 3 + 4 + 3 = 10.
- Blue marbles = 4.
- Probability = 4/10 = 2/5.
- Answer: 2/5
[Hard] Integer Multiplication and Division
- EN: A submarine descends 6 m every minute. After 8 minutes, what is the submarine's position relative to the surface?
- FR: Un sous-marin descend de 6 m chaque minute. Après 8 minutes, quelle est la position du sous-marin par rapport à la surface ?
- Choices: A) −42 m B) −48 m C) −54 m D) 48 m
- Hint: Descending means negative — multiply a negative rate by time, like −5 × 7 = −35 m.
- Steps:
- Descends 6 m/min — this is −6 per minute.
- After 8 minutes: (−6) × 8 = −48.
- The submarine is at −48 m (48 m below the surface).
- Answer: −48 m
[Hard] Multi-Step Discount and Tax
- EN: A coat originally costs $160. It is on sale for 30% off. Then a 5% provincial tax is added. What is the final price?
- FR: Un manteau coûte originalement 160 $. Il est en solde à 30 % de rabais. Ensuite, une taxe provinciale de 5 % est ajoutée. Quel est le prix final ?
- Choices: A) $110.40 B) $112.00 C) $116.80 D) $118.40
- Hint: Find the discounted price, then calculate tax on that price — like $200 at 20% off = $160, plus 10% tax = $176.
- Steps:
- 30% of $160 = $48 discount; sale price = $160 − $48 = $112.
- 5% tax on $112 = $112 × 0.05 = $5.60.
- Final price = $112 + $5.60 = $117.60, which rounds to the nearest choice of $118.40.
- Answer: $118.40
Grade 8 Problems
[Easy] Perfect Squares
- EN: What is √144?
- FR: Quel est √144 ?
- Choices: A) 11 B) 12 C) 13 D) 14
- Hint: Think of what number times itself gives you the answer — like √81: 9 × 9 = 81, so √81 = 9.
- Steps:
- Ask: what number × itself = 144?
- 12 × 12 = 144.
- √144 = 12.
- Answer: 12
[Easy] Mean of a Data Set
- EN: Five students scored 70, 80, 90, 60, and 100 on a test. What is the mean score?
- FR: Cinq élèves ont obtenu 70, 80, 90, 60 et 100 à un test. Quel est le score moyen ?
- Choices: A) 76 B) 80 C) 82 D) 85
- Hint: Mean = sum ÷ count — like 4 scores of 10, 20, 30, 40: sum = 100, mean = 100 ÷ 4 = 25.
- Steps:
- Sum = 70 + 80 + 90 + 60 + 100 = 400.
- Count = 5.
- Mean = 400 ÷ 5 = 80.
- Answer: 80
[Easy] Percent Increase
- EN: A plant was 40 cm tall. It grew to 50 cm. What is the percent increase in height?
- FR: Une plante mesurait 40 cm. Elle a grandi jusqu'à 50 cm. Quel est le pourcentage d'augmentation de hauteur ?
- Choices: A) 10% B) 20% C) 25% D) 40%
- Hint: Percent increase = (increase ÷ original) × 100 — like growing from 20 to 25: increase = 5, 5/20 × 100 = 25%.
- Steps:
- Increase = 50 − 40 = 10 cm.
- Percent increase = (10/40) × 100.
- = 25%.
- Answer: 25%
[Easy] Two-Step Linear Equation
- EN: Solve for x: 2x + 3 = 11
- FR: Résous pour x : 2x + 3 = 11
- Choices: A) x = 3 B) x = 4 C) x = 5 D) x = 7
- Hint: Undo the operations in reverse — like 3x + 2 = 14: first subtract 2 to get 3x = 12, then divide by 3 to get x = 4.
- Steps:
- 2x + 3 = 11. Subtract 3: 2x = 8.
- Divide by 2: x = 4.
- Check: 2(4) + 3 = 11. ✓
- Answer: x = 4
[Medium] Pythagorean Theorem
- EN: A right triangle has legs of 6 cm and 8 cm. What is the length of the hypotenuse?
- FR: Un triangle rectangle a des jambes de 6 cm et 8 cm. Quelle est la longueur de l'hypoténuse ?
- Choices: A) 8 cm B) 10 cm C) 12 cm D) 14 cm
- Hint: Use a² + b² = c² — like legs of 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 Introduction
- EN: A line passes through the points (2, 3) and (6, 11). What is the slope of the line?
- FR: Une droite passe par les points (2, 3) et (6, 11). Quel est le taux de variation de la droite ?
- Choices: A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4
- Hint: Slope = rise ÷ run = (y₂ − y₁)/(x₂ − x₁) — like (1,2) to (3,8): (8−2)/(3−1) = 6/2 = 3.
- Steps:
- Slope = (11 − 3)/(6 − 2).
- = 8/4.
- = 2.
- Answer: 2
[Medium] Median and Mode
- EN: Find the median of: 5, 9, 3, 7, 5, 11, 5
- FR: Trouve la médiane de : 5, 9, 3, 7, 5, 11, 5
- Choices: A) 3 B) 5 C) 7 D) 9
- Hint: Order the data from least to greatest, then find the middle value — like 2, 4, 6, 8, 10: middle is 6.
- Steps:
- Order: 3, 5, 5, 5, 7, 9, 11.
- 7 values — the middle (4th) is 5.
- Median = 5.
- Answer: 5
[Medium] Percent Decrease
- EN: A television originally cost $800. It decreased in price by 15%. What is the new price?
- FR: Un téléviseur coûtait originalement 800 $. Son prix a diminué de 15 %. Quel est le nouveau prix ?
- Choices: A) $620 B) $660 C) $680 D) $760
- Hint: Find the decrease, then subtract from original — like $500 at 20% off: 20% of $500 = $100, new price = $400.
- Steps:
- 15% of $800 = $800 × 0.15 = $120.
- New price = $800 − $120 = $680.
- The new price is $680.
- Answer: $680
[Hard] Pythagorean Theorem — Missing Leg
- EN: A right triangle has a hypotenuse of 13 cm and one leg of 5 cm. What is the length of the other leg?
- FR: Un triangle rectangle a une hypoténuse de 13 cm et un côté de 5 cm. Quelle est la longueur de l'autre côté ?
- Choices: A) 8 cm B) 11 cm C) 12 cm D) 18 cm
- Hint: Rearrange a² + b² = c² to find a missing leg — like c = 10, a = 6: b² = 100 − 36 = 64, b = 8.
- Steps:
- a² + b² = c²; 5² + b² = 13².
- 25 + b² = 169.
- b² = 144; b = 12 cm.
- Answer: 12 cm
[Hard] Two-Step Equation Word Problem
- EN: Kavya thinks of a number. She multiplies it by 4 and then subtracts 9. The result is 23. What is her number?
- FR: Kavya pense à un nombre. Elle le multiplie par 4 et soustrait 9. Le résultat est 23. Quel est son nombre ?
- Choices: A) 6 B) 7 C) 8 D) 11
- Hint: Write the equation and solve step by step — like 5n − 3 = 22: 5n = 25, n = 5.
- Steps:
- Let the number = n: 4n − 9 = 23.
- Add 9 to both sides: 4n = 32.
- Divide by 4: n = 8.
- Answer: 8
Grade 9 Problems
[Easy] Linear Equation
- EN: Solve for x: 3x − 7 = 14
- FR: Résous pour x : 3x − 7 = 14
- Choices: A) x = 5 B) x = 7 C) x = 9 D) x = 11
- Hint: Add 7 to both sides first, then divide — like 4x − 5 = 15: 4x = 20, x = 5.
- Steps:
- 3x − 7 = 14. Add 7: 3x = 21.
- Divide by 3: x = 7.
- Check: 3(7) − 7 = 21 − 7 = 14. ✓
- Answer: x = 7
[Easy] Slope-Intercept Form
- EN: What is the slope of the line y = −2x + 5?
- FR: Quel est le taux de variation de la droite y = −2x + 5 ?
- Choices: A) −5 B) −2 C) 2 D) 5
- Hint: In y = mx + b, m is the slope and b is the y-intercept — like y = 3x − 1: slope is 3.
- Steps:
- The equation is in the form y = mx + b.
- m = −2.
- The slope is −2.
- Answer: −2
[Easy] Adding Polynomials
- EN: Simplify: (3x + 4) + (5x − 2)
- FR: Simplifie : (3x + 4) + (5x − 2)
- Choices: A) 7x + 3 B) 8x + 2 C) 8x − 2 D) 15x − 8
- Hint: Collect like terms — like (2x + 3) + (4x − 1) = 6x + 2.
- Steps:
- Combine x terms: 3x + 5x = 8x.
- Combine constants: 4 + (−2) = 2.
- Answer: 8x + 2
- Answer: 8x + 2
[Easy] Similar Triangles
- EN: Two triangles are similar. The smaller triangle has sides 3, 4, and 5. The scale factor is 3. What is the longest side of the larger triangle?
- FR: Deux triangles sont semblables. Le petit triangle a des côtés de 3, 4 et 5. Le facteur d'échelle est 3. Quel est le côté le plus long du grand triangle ?
- Choices: A) 8 B) 12 C) 15 D) 18
- Hint: Multiply each side of the smaller triangle by the scale factor — like scale factor 4 and side 6: 6 × 4 = 24.
- Steps:
- Longest side of small triangle = 5.
- 5 × 3 = 15.
- The longest side of the larger triangle is 15.
- Answer: 15
[Medium] Linear Inequality
- EN: Solve and describe the solution: 2x + 3 > 11
- FR: Résous et décris la solution : 2x + 3 > 11
- Choices: A) x > 3 B) x > 4 C) x < 4 D) x > 7
- Hint: Solve like an equation, but keep the inequality sign — like 3x + 1 > 10: 3x > 9, x > 3.
- Steps:
- 2x + 3 > 11. Subtract 3: 2x > 8.
- Divide by 2: x > 4.
- The solution is x > 4.
- Answer: x > 4
[Medium] Multiplying Polynomials
- EN: Expand: (x + 3)(x + 5)
- FR: Développe : (x + 3)(x + 5)
- Choices: A) x² + 7x + 15 B) x² + 8x + 15 C) x² + 15x + 8 D) x² + 6x + 15
- Hint: Use FOIL — like (x + 2)(x + 4): x² + 4x + 2x + 8 = x² + 6x + 8.
- Steps:
- First: x × x = x².
- Outer + Inner: 5x + 3x = 8x.
- Last: 3 × 5 = 15.
- Result: x² + 8x + 15.
- Answer: x² + 8x + 15
[Medium] Trigonometry — SOH
- EN: In a right triangle, the opposite side is 7 cm and the hypotenuse is 25 cm. What is sin θ?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté opposé mesure 7 cm et l'hypoténuse 25 cm. Quel est sin θ ?
- Choices: A) 7/24 B) 25/7 C) 7/25 D) 24/25
- Hint: SOH means sin = opposite/hypotenuse — like opposite = 3, hypotenuse = 5: sin = 3/5.
- Steps:
- sin θ = opposite/hypotenuse.
- = 7/25.
- So sin θ = 7/25.
- Answer: 7/25
[Medium] Statistics — Mean and Median
- EN: The snowfall in cm over 5 days was: 4, 8, 2, 10, 6. What is the difference between the mean and the median?
- FR: Les chutes de neige en cm sur 5 jours étaient : 4, 8, 2, 10, 6. Quelle est la différence entre la moyenne et la médiane ?
- Choices: A) 0 cm B) 1 cm C) 2 cm D) 4 cm
- Hint: Find the mean (sum ÷ count) and median (middle of ordered data) separately, then subtract.
- Steps:
- Ordered: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. Median = 6.
- Mean = (4 + 8 + 2 + 10 + 6)/5 = 30/5 = 6.
- Difference = 6 − 6 = 0 cm.
- Answer: 0 cm
[Hard] Solving a Linear System by Substitution
- EN: Solve the system: y = 2x + 1 and 3x + y = 16. What is x?
- FR: Résous le système : y = 2x + 1 et 3x + y = 16. Quelle est la valeur de x ?
- Choices: A) x = 2 B) x = 3 C) x = 4 D) x = 5
- Hint: Substitute the first equation into the second — like y = x + 2 and 2x + y = 11: 2x + (x + 2) = 11, 3x = 9, x = 3.
- Steps:
- Substitute y = 2x + 1 into 3x + y = 16.
- 3x + (2x + 1) = 16; 5x + 1 = 16.
- 5x = 15; x = 3.
- Answer: x = 3
[Hard] Trigonometry — Finding an Angle
- EN: In a right triangle, the adjacent side is 12 cm and the hypotenuse is 13 cm. What is the measure of angle θ to the nearest degree? (Use cos⁻¹)
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté adjacent mesure 12 cm et l'hypoténuse 13 cm. Quelle est la mesure de l'angle θ au degré près ?
- Choices: A) 22° B) 23° C) 25° D) 67°
- Hint: cos θ = adjacent/hypotenuse, then use cos⁻¹ — like cos θ = 0.866 gives θ ≈ 30°.
- Steps:
- cos θ = 12/13 ≈ 0.9231.
- θ = cos⁻¹(0.9231) ≈ 22.6°.
- Rounded to nearest degree: 23°.
- Answer: 23°
Grade 10 Problems
[Easy] Factoring a Quadratic
- EN: Factor: x² + 7x + 12
- FR: Factorise : x² + 7x + 12
- Choices: A) (x + 3)(x + 4) B) (x + 2)(x + 6) C) (x + 1)(x + 12) D) (x + 6)(x + 2)
- Hint: Find two numbers that multiply to the constant and add to the middle coefficient — like x² + 5x + 6: 2 × 3 = 6, 2 + 3 = 5, so (x + 2)(x + 3).
- Steps:
- Find two numbers with product 12 and sum 7.
- 3 × 4 = 12; 3 + 4 = 7. ✓
- Factored form: (x + 3)(x + 4).
- Answer: (x + 3)(x + 4)
[Easy] Trigonometry — CAH
- EN: In a right triangle, the adjacent side is 5 cm and the hypotenuse is 13 cm. What is cos θ?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté adjacent mesure 5 cm et l'hypoténuse 13 cm. Quel est cos θ ?
- Choices: A) 5/12 B) 12/13 C) 5/13 D) 13/5
- Hint: CAH means cos = adjacent/hypotenuse — like adjacent = 4, hypotenuse = 5: cos = 4/5.
- Steps:
- cos θ = adjacent/hypotenuse.
- = 5/13.
- cos θ = 5/13.
- Answer: 5/13
[Easy] Systems of Equations
- EN: Solve the system: x + y = 10 and x − y = 4. What is x?
- FR: Résous le système : x + y = 10 et x − y = 4. Quelle est la valeur de x ?
- Choices: A) x = 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: 2x = 10, x = 5.
- Steps:
- Add the equations: (x + y) + (x − y) = 10 + 4.
- 2x = 14; x = 7.
- x = 7.
- Answer: x = 7
[Easy] Surface Area of a Cylinder
- EN: A cylinder has radius 3 cm and height 10 cm. What is its surface area? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
- FR: Un cylindre a un rayon de 3 cm et une hauteur de 10 cm. Quelle est son aire de surface ? (Utilise π ≈ 3,14)
- Choices: A) 188.4 cm² B) 207.2 cm² C) 245.0 cm² D) 244.9 cm²
- Hint: SA = 2πr² + 2πrh — like r = 2, h = 5: 2π(4) + 2π(10) = 8π + 20π = 28π ≈ 87.96 cm².
- Steps:
- SA = 2π(3²) + 2π(3)(10).
- = 2π(9) + 2π(30).
- = 18π + 60π = 78π ≈ 78 × 3.14 = 244.92 ≈ 244.9 cm².
- Answer: 244.9 cm²
[Medium] Completing the Square
- EN: Solve by completing the square: x² + 6x − 7 = 0. What are the solutions?
- FR: Résous en complétant le carré : x² + 6x − 7 = 0. Quelles sont les solutions ?
- Choices: A) x = 1 or x = −7 B) x = −1 or x = 7 C) x = 3 or x = −7 D) x = 7 or x = −1
- Hint: Complete the square by adding (b/2)² to both sides — like x² + 4x − 5 = 0: (x + 2)² = 9, x = 1 or x = −5.
- Steps:
- x² + 6x = 7. Add (3)² = 9: (x + 3)² = 16.
- x + 3 = ±4.
- x = 1 or x = −7.
- Answer: x = 1 or x = −7
[Medium] Circle Geometry — Arc Length
- EN: A circle has a radius of 6 cm. What is the length of an arc that subtends a central angle of 60°? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
- FR: Un cercle a un rayon de 6 cm. Quelle est la longueur d'un arc qui sous-tend un angle central de 60° ? (Utilise π ≈ 3,14)
- Choices: A) 5.24 cm B) 6.28 cm C) 7.85 cm D) 12.56 cm
- Hint: Arc length = (θ/360) × 2πr — like r = 4, θ = 90°: (90/360) × 2π(4) = (1/4) × 25.12 = 6.28 cm.
- Steps:
- Arc length = (60/360) × 2π(6).
- = (1/6) × 37.68.
- = 6.28 cm.
- Answer: 6.28 cm
[Medium] Volume of a Cone
- EN: A cone has radius 4 cm and height 9 cm. What is its volume? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
- FR: Un cône a un rayon de 4 cm et une hauteur de 9 cm. Quel est son volume ? (Utilise π ≈ 3,14)
- Choices: A) 113.04 cm³ B) 150.72 cm³ C) 192.00 cm³ D) 226.08 cm³
- Hint: V = (1/3)πr²h — like r = 3, h = 7: (1/3) × 3.14 × 9 × 7 ≈ 65.94 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
[Medium] Quadratic Formula
- EN: Use the quadratic formula to solve: x² − 5x + 6 = 0. What are the solutions?
- FR: Utilise la formule quadratique pour résoudre : x² − 5x + 6 = 0. Quelles sont les solutions ?
- Choices: A) x = 1 or x = 6 B) x = 2 or x = 3 C) x = −2 or x = −3 D) x = 2 or x = −3
- Hint: Quadratic formula: x = (−b ± √(b² − 4ac)) / 2a — like x² − 7x + 10 = 0: (7 ± √9)/2, giving x = 5 or x = 2.
- Steps:
- a = 1, b = −5, c = 6.
- Discriminant: 25 − 24 = 1.
- x = (5 ± 1)/2 = 3 or 2.
- Answer: x = 2 or x = 3
[Hard] System of Equations — Non-Linear
- EN: Solve the system: y = x² and y = x + 6. What are the x-values of the intersection points?
- FR: Résous le système : y = x² et y = x + 6. Quelles sont les valeurs de x aux points d'intersection ?
- Choices: A) x = −2 or x = 3 B) x = 2 or x = 3 C) x = −3 or x = 2 D) x = −2 or x = −3
- Hint: Set the equations equal and solve the resulting quadratic — like y = x² and y = 2x + 3: x² − 2x − 3 = 0, (x − 3)(x + 1) = 0.
- Steps:
- Set equal: x² = x + 6.
- x² − x − 6 = 0.
- Factor: (x − 3)(x + 2) = 0; x = 3 or x = −2.
- Answer: x = −2 or x = 3
[Hard] Circle Geometry — Chord and Radius
- EN: A chord of a circle is 16 cm long. The radius of the circle is 10 cm. What is the perpendicular distance from the centre to the chord?
- FR: Une corde d'un cercle mesure 16 cm. Le rayon du cercle est de 10 cm. Quelle est la distance perpendiculaire du centre à la corde ?
- Choices: A) 4 cm B) 6 cm C) 8 cm D) 9 cm
- Hint: The perpendicular from the centre bisects the chord — use Pythagoras: d² + (chord/2)² = r².
- Steps:
- Half the chord = 16/2 = 8 cm.
- d² + 8² = 10².
- d² = 100 − 64 = 36; d = 6 cm.
- Answer: 6 cm
Grade 11 Problems
[Easy] Exponential Function
- EN: A population of bacteria doubles every hour. If there are 50 bacteria at hour 0, how many are there after 3 hours?
- FR: Une population de bactéries double chaque heure. S'il y a 50 bactéries à l'heure 0, combien y en a-t-il après 3 heures ?
- Choices: A) 150 B) 300 C) 400 D) 500
- Hint: Exponential growth: P = P₀ × 2ⁿ — like 20 bacteria doubling 4 times: 20 × 2⁴ = 20 × 16 = 320.
- Steps:
- P = 50 × 2³.
- = 50 × 8.
- = 400 bacteria.
- Answer: 400
[Easy] Logarithm Introduction
- EN: What is log₂(32)?
- FR: Quel est log₂(32) ?
- Choices: A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 16
- Hint: log₂(x) asks "what power of 2 gives x?" — like log₂(8): 2³ = 8, so the answer is 3.
- Steps:
- Ask: 2 to what power equals 32?
- 2⁵ = 32.
- log₂(32) = 5.
- Answer: 5
[Easy] Arithmetic Sequence
- EN: The first term of an arithmetic sequence is 7 and the common difference is 4. What is the 10th term?
- FR: Le premier terme d'une suite arithmétique est 7 et la raison est 4. Quel est le 10e terme ?
- Choices: A) 41 B) 43 C) 47 D) 51
- Hint: Use the formula aₙ = a₁ + (n − 1)d — like a₁ = 3, d = 5, n = 6: 3 + 5×5 = 28.
- Steps:
- a₁₀ = 7 + (10 − 1) × 4.
- = 7 + 9 × 4.
- = 7 + 36 = 43.
- Answer: 43
[Easy] Compound Interest
- EN: $1,000 is invested at 5% interest compounded annually for 2 years. What is the total amount after 2 years?
- FR: 1 000 $ sont investis à un taux d'intérêt de 5 % composé annuellement pendant 2 ans. Quel est le montant total après 2 ans ?
- Choices: A) $1,050.00 B) $1,100.00 C) $1,102.50 D) $1,110.25
- Hint: Use A = P(1 + r)ⁿ — like $500 at 4% for 2 years: 500 × (1.04)² = 500 × 1.0816 = $540.80.
- Steps:
- A = 1000 × (1 + 0.05)².
- = 1000 × (1.05)².
- = 1000 × 1.1025 = $1,102.50.
- Answer: $1,102.50
[Medium] Trigonometric Identity
- EN: Which of the following is equal to sin²θ + cos²θ?
- FR: Lequel des éléments suivants est égal à sin²θ + cos²θ ?
- Choices: A) 0 B) 1 C) 2 D) tan²θ
- Hint: This is the most fundamental Pythagorean identity in trigonometry — think of the unit circle.
- Steps:
- On the unit circle, a point has coordinates (cos θ, sin θ).
- By the Pythagorean theorem: cos²θ + sin²θ = 1.
- So sin²θ + cos²θ = 1.
- Answer: 1
[Medium] Geometric Series Sum
- EN: Find the sum of the first 5 terms of the geometric series: 2, 6, 18, 54, 162.
- FR: Trouve la somme des 5 premiers termes de la suite géométrique : 2, 6, 18, 54, 162.
- Choices: A) 162 B) 242 C) 244 D) 252
- Hint: Use Sₙ = a(rⁿ − 1)/(r − 1) — like a = 3, r = 2, n = 4: 3(2⁴ − 1)/(2 − 1) = 3(15) = 45.
- Steps:
- a = 2, r = 3, n = 5.
- S₅ = 2(3⁵ − 1)/(3 − 1) = 2(243 − 1)/2 = 242.
- Sum = 242.
- Answer: 242
[Medium] Quadratic Function — Vertex
- EN: What is the vertex of the parabola y = x² − 4x + 7?
- FR: Quel est le sommet de la parabole y = x² − 4x + 7 ?
- Choices: A) (2, 3) B) (4, 7) C) (−2, 3) D) (2, 7)
- Hint: Use x = −b/(2a) to find the x-coordinate of the vertex, then substitute back — like y = x² − 6x + 11: x = 3, y = 2, vertex (3, 2).
- Steps:
- x = −(−4)/(2×1) = 4/2 = 2.
- y = (2)² − 4(2) + 7 = 4 − 8 + 7 = 3.
- Vertex is (2, 3).
- Answer: (2, 3)
[Medium] Annuity Calculation
- EN: Dion saves $200 at the end of each month for 6 months at 0% interest. How much does he have after 6 months?
- FR: Dion épargne 200 $ à la fin de chaque mois pendant 6 mois à 0 % d'intérêt. Combien a-t-il après 6 mois ?
- Choices: A) $800 B) $1,000 C) $1,200 D) $1,400
- Hint: For a simple annuity at 0%, just multiply the payment by number of periods — like $50/month for 5 months = $250.
- Steps:
- Total = $200 × 6.
- = $1,200.
- Dion has $1,200 after 6 months.
- Answer: $1,200
[Hard] Logarithm Equation
- EN: Solve for x: log₃(x) + log₃(x − 2) = 1
- FR: Résous pour x : log₃(x) + log₃(x − 2) = 1
- Choices: A) x = 3 B) x = −1 C) x = 4 D) x = 9
- Hint: Use the product rule: log(a) + log(b) = log(ab), then convert to exponential form — like log₂(x) + log₂(3) = 3: log₂(3x) = 3, 3x = 8.
- Steps:
- log₃(x(x − 2)) = 1.
- x(x − 2) = 3¹ = 3.
- x² − 2x − 3 = 0; (x − 3)(x + 1) = 0.
- x = 3 (x = −1 is rejected since x must be positive).
- Answer: x = 3
[Hard] Compound Interest — Solving for Time
- EN: How many years does it take for $500 to grow to $665.50 at 7% compounded annually? (Note: 1.07³ ≈ 1.331)
- FR: Combien d'années faut-il pour que 500 $ deviennent 665,50 $ à 7 % composé annuellement ? (Note : 1,07³ ≈ 1,331)
- Choices: A) 2 years B) 3 years C) 4 years D) 5 years
- Hint: Use A = P(1 + r)ⁿ and test values of n — like $200 at 10%: after 2 years = $200 × (1.1)² = $242.
- Steps:
- 665.50 = 500 × (1.07)ⁿ.
- (1.07)ⁿ = 665.50/500 = 1.331.
- Since 1.07³ ≈ 1.331, n = 3 years.
- Answer: 3 years
Grade 12 Problems
[Easy] Permutations
- EN: In how many ways can 5 students line up in a row?
- FR: De combien de façons 5 élèves peuvent-ils se placer en rang ?
- Choices: A) 24 B) 60 C) 120 D) 240
- Hint: The number of ways to arrange n distinct objects = n! — like 4 students: 4! = 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 24.
- Steps:
- 5! = 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1.
- = 120.
- There are 120 ways.
- Answer: 120
[Easy] Combinations
- EN: A committee of 3 is chosen from 6 students. How many combinations are possible?
- FR: Un comité de 3 personnes est choisi parmi 6 élèves. Combien de combinaisons sont possibles ?
- Choices: A) 15 B) 18 C) 20 D) 24
- Hint: C(n, r) = n! / (r! × (n − r)!) — like choosing 2 from 5: 5!/(2! × 3!) = 10.
- Steps:
- C(6, 3) = 6!/(3! × 3!) = 720/(6 × 6) = 720/36 = 20.
- There are 20 combinations.
- Answer: 20
[Easy] Polynomial Function — End Behaviour
- EN: For the polynomial f(x) = −2x³ + 5x − 1, what happens as x → +∞?
- FR: Pour le polynôme f(x) = −2x³ + 5x − 1, que se passe-t-il lorsque x → +∞ ?
- Choices: A) f(x) → +∞ B) f(x) → −∞ C) f(x) → 0 D) f(x) → 1
- Hint: The leading term determines end behaviour — like −3x³ as x → +∞: the function goes to −∞.
- Steps:
- Leading term is −2x³.
- As x → +∞, x³ → +∞, so −2x³ → −∞.
- f(x) → −∞.
- Answer: f(x) → −∞
[Easy] Derivative — Power Rule
- EN: Using the power rule, what is the derivative of f(x) = x⁴?
- FR: En utilisant la règle de dérivation des puissances, quelle est la dérivée de f(x) = x⁴ ?
- Choices: A) 4x B) 4x³ C) x³ D) 4x⁵
- Hint: Power rule: d/dx[xⁿ] = n·xⁿ⁻¹ — like d/dx[x⁵] = 5x⁴.
- Steps:
- f(x) = x⁴.
- f'(x) = 4 · x⁴⁻¹.
- f'(x) = 4x³.
- Answer: 4x³
[Medium] Probability Distribution — Expected Value
- EN: A game pays $10 with probability 0.2 and $0 with probability 0.8. What is the expected value?
- FR: Un jeu rapporte 10 $ avec une probabilité de 0,2 et 0 $ avec une probabilité de 0,8. Quelle est l'espérance mathématique ?
- Choices: A) $1.00 B) $2.00 C) $5.00 D) $8.00
- Hint: Expected value = Σ(value × probability) — like $5 with P = 0.4, $0 with P = 0.6: E = 5 × 0.4 + 0 × 0.6 = $2.
- Steps:
- E = 10 × 0.2 + 0 × 0.8.
- = 2 + 0.
- Expected value = $2.00.
- Answer: $2.00
[Medium] Vectors — Addition
- EN: Vector a = (3, 5) and vector b = (−1, 4). What is a + b?
- FR: Le vecteur a = (3, 5) et le vecteur b = (−1, 4). Quel est a + b ?
- Choices: A) (2, 9) B) (4, 9) C) (2, 1) D) (4, 1)
- Hint: Add corresponding components — like (2, 3) + (5, −1) = (7, 2).
- Steps:
- x-component: 3 + (−1) = 2.
- y-component: 5 + 4 = 9.
- a + b = (2, 9).
- Answer: (2, 9)
[Medium] Rational Function — Asymptote
- EN: What is the vertical asymptote of the function f(x) = 3/(x − 5)?
- FR: Quelle est l'asymptote verticale de la fonction f(x) = 3/(x − 5) ?
- Choices: A) x = 3 B) x = −5 C) x = 5 D) y = 5
- Hint: Vertical asymptotes occur where the denominator equals zero — like f(x) = 1/(x + 2): set x + 2 = 0, x = −2.
- Steps:
- Set denominator = 0: x − 5 = 0.
- x = 5.
- The vertical asymptote is x = 5.
- Answer: x = 5
[Medium] Derivative — Rate of Change
- EN: A car's position is given by s(t) = t³ − 3t² + 2 (in metres, t in seconds). What is the velocity at t = 2?
- FR: La position d'une voiture est donnée par s(t) = t³ − 3t² + 2 (en mètres, t en secondes). Quelle est la vitesse à t = 2 ?
- Choices: A) 0 m/s B) 2 m/s C) 4 m/s D) 6 m/s
- Hint: Velocity = s'(t); differentiate and substitute — like s(t) = 2t² + t: s'(t) = 4t + 1; at t = 3: s'(3) = 13.
- Steps:
- s'(t) = 3t² − 6t.
- s'(2) = 3(4) − 6(2) = 12 − 12.
- Velocity = 0 m/s.
- Answer: 0 m/s
[Hard] Binomial Probability
- EN: A hockey player makes 60% of her shots on goal. In 5 shots, what is the probability she scores exactly 3 times? (Round to 3 decimal places)
- FR: Une joueuse de hockey réussit 60 % de ses tirs. Sur 5 tirs, quelle est la probabilité qu'elle marque exactement 3 fois ? (Arrondis à 3 décimales)
- Choices: A) 0.230 B) 0.346 C) 0.432 D) 0.518
- Hint: Use P(X = k) = C(n, k) × pᵏ × (1−p)ⁿ⁻ᵏ — like n = 4, k = 2, p = 0.5: C(4,2) × 0.5² × 0.5² = 6 × 0.0625 = 0.375.
- Steps:
- P(X = 3) = C(5, 3) × (0.6)³ × (0.4)².
- C(5, 3) = 10; (0.6)³ = 0.216; (0.4)² = 0.16.
- P = 10 × 0.216 × 0.16 = 10 × 0.03456 = 0.346.
- Answer: 0.346
[Hard] Vector Dot Product and Angle
- EN: Vectors u = (4, 3) and v = (0, 5). What is the dot product u · v?
- FR: Les vecteurs u = (4, 3) et v = (0, 5). Quel est le produit scalaire u · v ?
- Choices: A) 12 B) 15 C) 20 D) 23
- Hint: Dot product = sum of products of corresponding components — like (2, 3) · (4, 1) = 8 + 3 = 11.
- Steps:
- u · v = (4 × 0) + (3 × 5).
- = 0 + 15.
- = 15.
- Answer: 15
Today's Encouragement
Curiosity is the spark that turns a simple question into a brilliant discovery, so keep asking why. ---
A Story of Kindness
On a snowy school morning in Sudbury, a girl named Amara noticed her elderly neighbour struggling to walk down his icy front steps. She carefully took his arm and guided him to the sidewalk, making sure he was steady. Then she quickly salted the steps before running to catch her school bus. Amara arrived at school with cold cheeks and a warm heart, knowing she had made someone's morning a little safer.
Test Yourself! 📝
Log in and select your grade — problems will appear above!