Daily Math — 2026-10-06
Grade 1 Problems
[Easy] Counting Mittens
- EN: Mia has 7 mittens. She finds 5 more. How many mittens does she have in all?
- FR: Mia a 7 mitaines. Elle en trouve 5 autres. Combien de mitaines a-t-elle en tout?
- Choices: A) 10 mittens B) 11 mittens C) 12 mittens D) 13 mittens
- Hint: To add, count on from the bigger number — like 8 + 3: start at 8, count 9, 10, 11.
- Steps:
- Start at 7 and count on 5 more.
- 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 — that is 5 steps.
- So the total is 12 mittens.
- Answer: 12 mittens
[Easy] Skip Counting by 5s
- EN: Count by 5s. What number comes after 15?
- FR: Compte par 5. Quel nombre vient après 15?
- Choices: A) 16 B) 18 C) 20 D) 25
- Hint: When counting by 5s, add 5 to the number before — like 10 + 5 = 15.
- Steps:
- Skip counting by 5s goes: 5, 10, 15, …
- Add 5 to 15: 15 + 5 = 20.
- So the next number is 20.
- Answer: 20
[Easy] Comparing Numbers
- EN: Which number is bigger: 14 or 9?
- FR: Quel nombre est plus grand : 14 ou 9?
- Choices: A) 9 B) 11 C) 14 D) 12
- Hint: The number farther to the right on a number line is always bigger — like 6 is bigger than 3.
- Steps:
- Place both numbers on a number line.
- 14 is farther to the right than 9.
- So 14 is the bigger number.
- Answer: 14
[Easy] Coin Recognition
- EN: What coin is worth 10 cents?
- FR: Quelle pièce vaut 10 cents?
- Choices: A) Penny B) Nickel C) Dime D) Quarter
- Hint: Think about each coin's value: a penny = 1 cent, a nickel = 5 cents, a dime = 10 cents.
- Steps:
- A penny is worth 1 cent.
- A nickel is worth 5 cents.
- A dime is worth 10 cents — that is the answer.
- Answer: Dime
[Medium] Subtracting Snowballs
- EN: Liam had 18 snowballs. He threw 9. How many snowballs does he have left?
- FR: Liam avait 18 balles de neige. Il en a lancé 9. Combien lui en reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 7 snowballs B) 8 snowballs C) 9 snowballs D) 10 snowballs
- Hint: To subtract, count back from the bigger number — like 15 − 6: count back 6 from 15.
- Steps:
- Start at 18 and count back 9.
- 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9 — that is 9 steps back.
- So 18 − 9 = 9 snowballs.
- Answer: 9 snowballs
[Medium] Skip Counting by 2s
- EN: Skip count by 2s. Fill in the blank: 4, 6, 8, __, 12.
- FR: Compte par 2. Remplis le blanc : 4, 6, 8, __, 12.
- Choices: A) 9 B) 10 C) 11 D) 13
- Hint: When counting by 2s, add 2 each time — like 6, 8, 10, 12.
- Steps:
- The pattern adds 2 each time: 4, 6, 8, …
- 8 + 2 = 10.
- So the missing number is 10.
- Answer: 10
[Medium] Adding at the Store
- EN: Tom has 6 stickers. His friend gives him 8 more. How many stickers does Tom have now?
- FR: Tom a 6 autocollants. Son ami lui en donne 8 autres. Combien Tom a-t-il d'autocollants maintenant?
- Choices: A) 12 stickers B) 13 stickers C) 14 stickers D) 15 stickers
- Hint: To add two numbers, start with the bigger one and count on — like 8 + 4: start at 8, count 9, 10, 11, 12.
- Steps:
- Start with the bigger number: 8.
- Count on 6 more: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.
- So 6 + 8 = 14 stickers.
- Answer: 14 stickers
[Medium] Counting to 100
- EN: What number is 10 more than 73?
- FR: Quel nombre est 10 de plus que 73?
- Choices: A) 63 B) 74 C) 82 D) 83
- Hint: Adding 10 always increases the tens digit by 1 — like 10 more than 45 is 55.
- Steps:
- Look at the tens digit of 73: it is 7.
- Add 1 to the tens digit: 7 + 1 = 8.
- So 10 more than 73 is 83.
- Answer: 83
[Hard] Coins at the Snack Stand
- EN: Anya has 1 dime and 2 nickels. How many cents does she have in all?
- FR: Anya a 1 pièce de 10 cents et 2 pièces de 5 cents. Combien de cents a-t-elle en tout?
- Choices: A) 15 cents B) 17 cents C) 20 cents D) 25 cents
- Hint: Add the value of each coin separately, then add the totals together — like 1 dime + 1 nickel = 10 + 5 = 15 cents.
- Steps:
- A dime = 10 cents; two nickels = 5 + 5 = 10 cents.
- Add them: 10 + 10 = 20 cents.
- So Anya has 20 cents in all.
- Answer: 20 cents
[Hard] Number Story
- EN: There are 20 students. 7 go inside for lunch. Then 4 more go inside. How many students are still outside?
- FR: Il y a 20 élèves. 7 entrent pour le dîner. Ensuite, 4 autres entrent. Combien d'élèves sont encore dehors?
- Choices: A) 8 students B) 9 students C) 11 students D) 13 students
- Hint: Subtract each group one at a time — like 15 − 3 − 2 = 10.
- Steps:
- Start with 20 students.
- Subtract the first group: 20 − 7 = 13.
- Subtract the second group: 13 − 4 = 9 students still outside.
- Answer: 9 students
Grade 2 Problems
[Easy] Adding Within 100
- EN: What is 34 + 25?
- FR: Combien font 34 + 25?
- Choices: A) 57 B) 58 C) 59 D) 60
- Hint: Add the ones first, then the tens — like 12 + 13: ones are 2 + 3 = 5, tens are 1 + 1 = 2, so 25.
- Steps:
- Add the ones: 4 + 5 = 9.
- Add the tens: 30 + 20 = 50.
- 50 + 9 = 59.
- Answer: 59
[Easy] Telling Time
- EN: The clock shows the hour hand on 3 and the minute hand on 12. What time is it?
- FR: L'horloge montre la grande aiguille sur le 12 et la petite aiguille sur le 3. Quelle heure est-il?
- Choices: A) 12:00 B) 3:00 C) 3:30 D) 6:00
- Hint: When the minute hand points to 12, it is exactly on the hour — like hour hand on 5 means 5:00.
- Steps:
- The minute hand on 12 means it is exactly on the hour.
- The hour hand points to 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 est long de 15 cm. Un crayon de couleur est long de 9 cm. De combien le crayon est-il plus long?
- Choices: A) 5 cm B) 6 cm C) 7 cm D) 8 cm
- Hint: To find the difference in length, subtract the shorter from the longer — like 12 cm − 7 cm = 5 cm.
- Steps:
- Subtract the shorter length from the longer: 15 − 9.
- 15 − 9 = 6.
- The pencil is 6 cm longer.
- Answer: 6 cm
[Easy] Simple Patterns
- EN: Look at this pattern: 2, 4, 6, 8, __. What comes next?
- FR: Regarde ce modèle : 2, 4, 6, 8, __. Quel nombre vient après?
- Choices: A) 9 B) 10 C) 11 D) 12
- Hint: Find the rule by looking at what is added each time — like 3, 6, 9: adding 3 each time.
- Steps:
- The pattern adds 2 each time: 2, 4, 6, 8.
- 8 + 2 = 10.
- So the next number is 10.
- Answer: 10
[Medium] Subtracting Within 100
- EN: There are 62 books on a shelf. A librarian removes 27. How many books are left?
- FR: Il y a 62 livres sur une étagère. Une bibliothécaire en enlève 27. Combien de livres reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 34 B) 35 C) 36 D) 37
- Hint: Subtract in parts — like 54 − 18: first subtract 10 to get 44, then subtract 8 to get 36.
- Steps:
- Subtract the tens: 62 − 20 = 42.
- Subtract the ones: 42 − 7 = 35.
- So 62 − 27 = 35 books.
- Answer: 35
[Medium] Telling Time — Half Hour
- EN: The minute hand points to 6 and the hour hand is between 7 and 8. What time is it?
- FR: La grande aiguille pointe vers le 6 et la petite aiguille est entre le 7 et le 8. Quelle heure est-il?
- Choices: A) 6:30 B) 7:00 C) 7:30 D) 8:30
- Hint: When the minute hand is on 6, it is half past the hour — like minute hand on 6 with hour hand between 4 and 5 means 4:30.
- Steps:
- The minute hand on 6 means 30 minutes past.
- The hour hand is between 7 and 8, so the hour is 7.
- The time is 7:30.
- Answer: 7:30
[Medium] Counting Coins
- EN: Maya has 2 dimes, 1 nickel, and 3 pennies. How much money does she have?
- FR: Maya a 2 pièces de 10 cents, 1 pièce de 5 cents et 3 pennies. Combien d'argent a-t-elle?
- Choices: A) 26 cents B) 28 cents C) 30 cents D) 32 cents
- Hint: Count each type of coin, then add all totals — like 1 dime + 2 nickels + 1 penny = 10 + 10 + 1 = 21 cents.
- Steps:
- 2 dimes = 20 cents; 1 nickel = 5 cents; 3 pennies = 3 cents.
- Add: 20 + 5 + 3 = 28 cents.
- So Maya has 28 cents.
- Answer: 28 cents
[Medium] Addition with Regrouping
- EN: What is 47 + 38?
- FR: Combien font 47 + 38?
- Choices: A) 75 B) 83 C) 85 D) 87
- Hint: Add the ones first — if the sum is 10 or more, regroup (carry 1) to the tens — like 8 + 7 = 15, write 5 and carry 1.
- Steps:
- Add the ones: 7 + 8 = 15; write 5, carry 1.
- Add the tens: 4 + 3 + 1 (carried) = 8.
- So 47 + 38 = 85.
- Answer: 85
[Hard] Two-Step Money Problem
- EN: Jake buys a snack for 45 cents. He pays with 2 quarters. How much change does he get back?
- FR: Jake achète une collation pour 45 cents. Il paie avec 2 pièces de 25 cents. Combien de monnaie reçoit-il?
- Choices: A) 4 cents B) 5 cents C) 10 cents D) 15 cents
- Hint: Find the total paid first, then subtract the cost — like paying 50 cents for something worth 35 cents: 50 − 35 = 15 cents change.
- Steps:
- Two quarters = 25 + 25 = 50 cents paid.
- Subtract the cost: 50 − 45 = 5 cents.
- Jake gets 5 cents change.
- Answer: 5 cents
[Hard] Measuring and Comparing
- EN: A table is 80 cm wide. A desk is 55 cm wide. How much wider is the table than the desk?
- FR: Une table a une largeur de 80 cm. Un bureau a une largeur de 55 cm. De combien la table est-elle plus large que le bureau?
- Choices: A) 20 cm B) 25 cm C) 30 cm D) 35 cm
- Hint: Subtract the smaller measurement from the larger — like 70 cm − 40 cm = 30 cm.
- Steps:
- Subtract: 80 − 55.
- 80 − 50 = 30; 30 − 5 = 25.
- The table is 25 cm wider.
- Answer: 25 cm
Grade 3 Problems
[Easy] Multiplication by 5
- EN: What is 5 × 6?
- FR: Combien font 5 × 6?
- Choices: A) 25 B) 28 C) 30 D) 35
- Hint: Multiplying by 5 means skip counting by 5s — like 5 × 4 = 5, 10, 15, 20.
- Steps:
- Skip count by 5s, six times: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30.
- The 6th number is 30.
- So 5 × 6 = 30.
- Answer: 30
[Easy] Basic Fractions
- EN: A pizza is cut into 4 equal pieces. Sam eats 1 piece. What fraction did Sam eat?
- FR: Une pizza est coupée en 4 morceaux égaux. Sam mange 1 morceau. Quelle fraction Sam a-t-il mangée?
- Choices: A) 1/2 B) 1/3 C) 1/4 D) 2/4
- Hint: A fraction is parts eaten over total equal parts — like 1 piece out of 3 equal pieces is 1/3.
- Steps:
- There are 4 equal pieces in total.
- Sam ate 1 piece.
- So Sam ate 1/4 of the pizza.
- Answer: 1/4
[Easy] Multiplication by 2
- EN: There are 3 pairs of skates. How many skates are there in total?
- FR: Il y a 3 paires de patins. Combien y a-t-il de patins en tout?
- Choices: A) 4 skates B) 5 skates C) 6 skates D) 8 skates
- Hint: A pair means 2 — multiply the number of pairs by 2, like 4 pairs × 2 = 8.
- Steps:
- 1 pair = 2 skates.
- 3 pairs = 3 × 2 = 6 skates.
- So there are 6 skates in total.
- Answer: 6 skates
[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) 12 cm C) 15 cm D) 16 cm
- Hint: Perimeter = add all four sides — like a rectangle 4 cm × 2 cm: 4 + 2 + 4 + 2 = 12 cm.
- Steps:
- A rectangle has 2 long sides and 2 wide sides.
- Add all sides: 5 + 3 + 5 + 3 = 16 cm.
- So the perimeter is 16 cm.
- Answer: 16 cm
[Medium] Missing Factor
- EN: __ × 5 = 20. What is the missing number?
- FR: __ × 5 = 20. Quel est le nombre manquant?
- Choices: A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6
- Hint: Think: how many times do you add 5 to reach the total? Like __ × 5 = 15: count 5, 10, 15 — that is 3 times.
- Steps:
- Ask: what number times 5 equals 20?
- Count by 5s: 5, 10, 15, 20 — that is 4 steps.
- So the missing number is 4.
- Answer: 4
[Medium] Division
- EN: 24 apples are shared equally among 4 friends. How many apples does each friend get?
- FR: 24 pommes sont partagées également entre 4 amis. Combien de pommes chaque ami reçoit-il?
- Choices: A) 5 apples B) 6 apples C) 7 apples D) 8 apples
- Hint: Division is sharing equally — like 15 ÷ 3: how many groups of 3 fit in 15? Answer: 5.
- Steps:
- 24 ÷ 4 = ?
- Think: 4 × 6 = 24.
- Each friend gets 6 apples.
- Answer: 6 apples
[Medium] Reading a Graph
- EN: A bar graph shows: Monday = 4 goals, Tuesday = 7 goals, Wednesday = 3 goals. How many goals were scored in total?
- FR: Un diagramme à barres montre : lundi = 4 buts, mardi = 7 buts, mercredi = 3 buts. Combien de buts ont été marqués en tout?
- Choices: A) 11 goals B) 13 goals C) 14 goals D) 15 goals
- Hint: To find the total from a graph, add all the bars together — like 3 + 5 + 6 = 14.
- Steps:
- Add Monday + Tuesday + Wednesday: 4 + 7 + 3.
- 4 + 7 = 11; 11 + 3 = 14.
- 14 goals were scored in total.
- Answer: 14 goals
[Medium] Multiplication by 3
- EN: Each hockey player needs 3 pucks. There are 8 players. How many pucks are needed?
- FR: Chaque joueur de hockey a besoin de 3 rondelles. Il y a 8 joueurs. Combien de rondelles faut-il?
- Choices: A) 21 pucks B) 22 pucks C) 24 pucks D) 27 pucks
- Hint: Multiply the number of players by the number each needs — like 6 players × 3 pucks = 18 pucks.
- Steps:
- 8 players × 3 pucks each = ?
- 8 × 3 = 24.
- So 24 pucks are needed.
- Answer: 24 pucks
[Hard] Fraction of a Group
- EN: There are 12 students. One-third of them have a red toque. How many students have a red toque?
- FR: Il y a 12 élèves. Un tiers d'entre eux ont un tuque rouge. Combien d'élèves ont un tuque rouge?
- Choices: A) 3 students B) 4 students C) 5 students D) 6 students
- Hint: To find one-third of a group, divide the total by 3 — like 1/3 of 9: 9 ÷ 3 = 3.
- Steps:
- One-third means divide into 3 equal groups.
- 12 ÷ 3 = 4.
- So 4 students have a red toque.
- Answer: 4 students
[Hard] Perimeter of an Irregular Shape
- EN: A shape has sides of 4 cm, 6 cm, 4 cm, 3 cm, and 5 cm. What is its perimeter?
- FR: Une forme a des côtés de 4 cm, 6 cm, 4 cm, 3 cm et 5 cm. Quel est son périmètre?
- Choices: A) 20 cm B) 21 cm C) 22 cm D) 23 cm
- Hint: Add all the side lengths together to find the perimeter — like 3 + 5 + 3 + 4 = 15 cm.
- Steps:
- Add all sides: 4 + 6 + 4 + 3 + 5.
- 4 + 6 = 10; 10 + 4 = 14; 14 + 3 = 17; 17 + 5 = 22.
- The perimeter is 22 cm.
- Answer: 22 cm
Grade 4 Problems
[Easy] Multiplication Facts
- EN: What is 7 × 8?
- FR: Combien font 7 × 8?
- Choices: A) 48 B) 54 C) 56 D) 63
- Hint: Use a known fact to help — like 7 × 7 = 49, so 7 × 8 = 49 + 7 = 56.
- Steps:
- 7 × 7 = 49.
- Add one more group of 7: 49 + 7 = 56.
- So 7 × 8 = 56.
- Answer: 56
[Easy] Decimal Place Value
- EN: What is the value of the digit 4 in the number 3.47?
- FR: Quelle est la valeur du chiffre 4 dans le nombre 3,47?
- Choices: A) 4 ones B) 4 tenths C) 4 hundredths D) 4 tens
- Hint: After the decimal point, the first digit is tenths and the second is hundredths — like in 5.62, the 6 is in the tenths place.
- Steps:
- In 3.47, the digits after the decimal are 4 and 7.
- The first digit after the decimal is in the tenths place.
- So 4 is in the tenths place — its value is 4 tenths.
- Answer: 4 tenths
[Easy] Comparing Fractions
- EN: Which fraction is larger: 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 denominators are the same, compare numerators — the bigger numerator means the bigger fraction, like 5/8 > 3/8.
- Steps:
- Both fractions have the same denominator: 4.
- Compare numerators: 3 > 1.
- So 3/4 is the larger fraction.
- Answer: 3/4
[Easy] Area of a Rectangle
- EN: A mat is 6 m long and 4 m wide. What is its area?
- FR: Un tapis mesure 6 m de long et 4 m de large. Quelle est son aire?
- Choices: A) 10 m² B) 20 m² C) 24 m² D) 28 m²
- Hint: Area of a rectangle = length × width — like 5 m × 3 m = 15 m².
- Steps:
- Area = length × width.
- 6 × 4 = 24.
- The area is 24 m².
- Answer: 24 m²
[Medium] Long Division with Remainder
- EN: What is 47 ÷ 5?
- FR: Combien font 47 ÷ 5?
- Choices: A) 8 remainder 5 B) 9 remainder 2 C) 9 remainder 3 D) 10 remainder 1
- Hint: Find the largest multiple of 5 that fits, then find what is left over — like 38 ÷ 5: 5 × 7 = 35, remainder 3.
- Steps:
- 5 × 9 = 45, which is the closest multiple of 5 below 47.
- 47 − 45 = 2.
- So 47 ÷ 5 = 9 remainder 2.
- Answer: 9 remainder 2
[Medium] Missing Factor Equation
- EN: 36 ÷ __ = 9. What is the missing number?
- FR: 36 ÷ __ = 9. Quel est le nombre manquant?
- Choices: A) 3 B) 4 C) 6 D) 9
- Hint: Think of the related multiplication fact — like 45 ÷ __ = 9 means __ × 9 = 45, so __ = 5.
- Steps:
- Rewrite as a multiplication: __ × 9 = 36.
- Ask: what times 9 equals 36? That is 4.
- So the missing number is 4.
- Answer: 4
[Medium] Elapsed Time
- EN: School starts at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 3:15 p.m. How long is the school day?
- FR: L'école commence à 8 h 15 et se termine à 15 h 15. Combien de temps dure la journée scolaire?
- Choices: A) 6 hours B) 7 hours C) 8 hours D) 9 hours
- Hint: Count the hours from start to end — like 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. is 5 hours.
- Steps:
- From 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., count the hours.
- 8 to 3 = 7 hours (since the minutes are the same).
- The school day is 7 hours long.
- Answer: 7 hours
[Medium] Table Word Problem
- EN: The table shows snack prices: Muffin = $1.25, Juice = $0.75, Cookie = $0.50. How much does 2 muffins and 1 juice cost in total?
- FR: Le tableau montre les prix des collations : muffin = 1,25 $, jus = 0,75 $, biscuit = 0,50 $. Combien coûtent 2 muffins et 1 jus en tout?
- Choices: A) $2.75 B) $3.00 C) $3.25 D) $3.50
- Hint: Multiply the price by the quantity, then add all items together — like 2 cookies at $0.50 each = $1.00, plus 1 juice at $0.75 = $1.75.
- Steps:
- 2 muffins = 2 × $1.25 = $2.50.
- 1 juice = $0.75.
- Total = $2.50 + $0.75 = $3.25.
- Answer: $3.25
[Hard] Multi-Step Division and Multiplication
- EN: A box holds 9 hockey pucks. A team orders 7 boxes and gives 12 pucks away. How many pucks do they have left?
- FR: Une boîte contient 9 rondelles de hockey. Une équipe commande 7 boîtes et donne 12 rondelles. Combien de rondelles lui reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 49 pucks B) 51 pucks C) 53 pucks D) 63 pucks
- Hint: First find the total, then subtract — like 6 boxes × 8 pucks = 48; 48 − 10 = 38 pucks remaining.
- Steps:
- Total pucks: 7 × 9 = 63.
- Subtract pucks given away: 63 − 12 = 51.
- The team has 51 pucks left.
- Answer: 51 pucks
[Hard] Decimal Addition
- EN: Priya ran 2.45 km on Monday and 3.60 km on Tuesday. How far did she run in total?
- FR: Priya a couru 2,45 km lundi et 3,60 km mardi. Quelle distance a-t-elle parcourue en tout?
- Choices: A) 5.05 km B) 5.95 km C) 6.05 km D) 6.50 km
- Hint: Line up the decimal points and add column by column — like 1.35 + 2.40 = 3.75.
- Steps:
- Line up the decimals: 2.45 + 3.60.
- Add hundredths: 5 + 0 = 5; tenths: 4 + 6 = 10, write 0 carry 1; ones: 2 + 3 + 1 = 6.
- Total = 6.05 km.
- Answer: 6.05 km
Grade 5 Problems
[Easy] Multi-Digit Multiplication
- EN: What is 34 × 6?
- FR: Combien font 34 × 6?
- Choices: A) 184 B) 200 C) 204 D) 240
- Hint: Multiply the ones, then the tens, then add — like 23 × 4: (3 × 4) + (20 × 4) = 12 + 80 = 92.
- Steps:
- 4 × 6 = 24; write 4, carry 2.
- 3 × 6 = 18; 18 + 2 = 20.
- So 34 × 6 = 204.
- Answer: 204
[Easy] Adding Fractions
- EN: What is 2/7 + 3/7?
- FR: Combien font 2/7 + 3/7?
- Choices: A) 4/7 B) 5/7 C) 5/14 D) 6/7
- Hint: With the same denominator, just add the numerators and keep the denominator — like 1/5 + 2/5 = 3/5.
- Steps:
- The denominators are the same (7), so add the numerators: 2 + 3 = 5.
- Keep the denominator: 5/7.
- So 2/7 + 3/7 = 5/7.
- Answer: 5/7
[Easy] Percentage — 50%
- EN: What is 50% of 80?
- FR: Combien font 50 % de 80?
- Choices: A) 30 B) 35 C) 40 D) 45
- Hint: 50% means half — divide by 2, like 50% of 60 = 60 ÷ 2 = 30.
- Steps:
- 50% = one half.
- 80 ÷ 2 = 40.
- So 50% of 80 is 40.
- Answer: 40
[Easy] Volume of a Rectangular Prism
- EN: A box is 4 cm long, 3 cm wide, and 2 cm tall. What is its volume?
- FR: Une boîte mesure 4 cm de long, 3 cm de large et 2 cm de haut. Quel est son volume?
- Choices: A) 18 cm³ B) 20 cm³ C) 24 cm³ D) 28 cm³
- Hint: Volume = length × width × height — like 5 × 2 × 3 = 30 cm³.
- Steps:
- Volume = 4 × 3 × 2.
- 4 × 3 = 12; 12 × 2 = 24.
- The volume is 24 cm³.
- Answer: 24 cm³
[Medium] Multi-Digit Division
- EN: What is 252 ÷ 6?
- FR: Combien font 252 ÷ 6?
- Choices: A) 40 B) 41 C) 42 D) 44
- Hint: Divide from left to right — like 168 ÷ 4: 16 ÷ 4 = 4, bring down 8, 8 ÷ 4 = 2, so 42.
- Steps:
- Divide 25 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 1; bring down 2 to get 12.
- 12 ÷ 6 = 2.
- So 252 ÷ 6 = 42.
- Answer: 42
[Medium] Missing Factor Equation
- EN: __ × 18 = 108. What is the missing number?
- FR: __ × 18 = 108. Quel est le nombre manquant?
- Choices: A) 5 B) 6 C) 7 D) 8
- Hint: Divide the total by the known factor — like __ × 12 = 60: 60 ÷ 12 = 5.
- Steps:
- Divide: 108 ÷ 18 = ?
- 18 × 6 = 108.
- So the missing number is 6.
- Answer: 6
[Medium] Decimal Operations
- EN: A ribbon is 7.50 m long. Kenji cuts off 2.75 m. How much ribbon is left?
- FR: Un ruban mesure 7,50 m de long. Kenji en coupe 2,75 m. Quelle longueur de ruban reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 4.25 m B) 4.50 m C) 4.75 m D) 5.25 m
- Hint: Subtract decimals by lining up the decimal points — like 6.80 − 3.45 = 3.35.
- Steps:
- 7.50 − 2.75: borrow as needed.
- 50 hundredths − 75 hundredths: borrow 1 tenth, so 150 − 75 = 75 hundredths; tenths: 4 − 7, borrow to get 14 − 7 = 7 tenths; ones: 6 − 2 = 4.
- So 7.50 − 2.75 = 4.75 m.
- Answer: 4.75 m
[Medium] Table Word Problem
- EN: The table shows: Pens = $1.50 each, Notebooks = $3.25 each, Erasers = $0.75 each. Amara buys 3 pens and 2 erasers. How much does she spend?
- FR: Le tableau montre : stylos = 1,50 $ chacun, cahiers = 3,25 $ chacun, gommes = 0,75 $ chacune. Amara achète 3 stylos et 2 gommes. Combien dépense-t-elle?
- Choices: A) $5.50 B) $6.00 C) $6.25 D) $7.00
- Hint: Multiply each item's price by its quantity, then add — like 2 pens at $1.50 = $3.00, plus 1 eraser at $0.75 = $3.75.
- Steps:
- 3 pens = 3 × $1.50 = $4.50.
- 2 erasers = 2 × $0.75 = $1.50.
- Total = $4.50 + $1.50 = $6.00.
- Answer: $6.00
[Hard] Percentage Problem
- EN: A jacket costs $120. It is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price?
- FR: Un manteau coûte 120 $. Il est en solde à 25 % de rabais. Quel est le prix de vente?
- Choices: A) $85 B) $88 C) $90 D) $95
- Hint: Find 25% of the price (divide by 4), then subtract from the original — like 25% of $80 = $20, sale price = $60.
- Steps:
- 25% of $120 = $120 ÷ 4 = $30.
- Sale price = $120 − $30 = $90.
- The jacket costs $90 on sale.
- Answer: $90
[Hard] Multi-Step Fraction and Whole Number Problem
- EN: A recipe uses 3/8 cup of sugar. Nadia wants to make 4 batches. How many cups of sugar does she need in total?
- FR: Une recette utilise 3/8 de tasse de sucre. Nadia veut faire 4 recettes. De combien de tasses de sucre a-t-elle besoin en tout?
- Choices: A) 1 cup B) 1 and 1/2 cups C) 1 and 3/4 cups D) 2 cups
- Hint: Multiply the fraction by the whole number — like 4 × 1/3 = 4/3 = 1 and 1/3.
- Steps:
- 4 × 3/8 = 12/8.
- Simplify: 12/8 = 1 and 4/8 = 1 and 1/2.
- Nadia needs 1 and 1/2 cups of sugar.
- Answer: 1 and 1/2 cups
Grade 6 Problems
[Easy] Order of Operations (BEDMAS)
- EN: Evaluate: 3 + 4 × 2.
- FR: Évalue : 3 + 4 × 2.
- Choices: A) 10 B) 11 C) 12 D) 14
- Hint: In BEDMAS, multiplication comes before addition — like 5 + 3 × 2: do 3 × 2 = 6 first, then 5 + 6 = 11.
- Steps:
- Multiplication first: 4 × 2 = 8.
- Then addition: 3 + 8 = 11.
- The answer is 11.
- Answer: 11
[Easy] Percent of a Number
- EN: What is 10% of 90?
- FR: Combien font 10 % de 90?
- Choices: A) 8 B) 9 C) 10 D) 19
- Hint: 10% means divide by 10 — like 10% of 70 = 70 ÷ 10 = 7.
- Steps:
- 10% = divide by 10.
- 90 ÷ 10 = 9.
- So 10% of 90 is 9.
- Answer: 9
[Easy] Ratio
- EN: For every 2 cats, there are 5 dogs at the shelter. If there are 4 cats, how many dogs are there?
- FR: Pour chaque 2 chats, il y a 5 chiens au refuge. S'il y a 4 chats, combien y a-t-il de chiens?
- Choices: A) 7 dogs B) 8 dogs C) 10 dogs D) 12 dogs
- Hint: Scale both parts of the ratio by the same factor — like 3:6 scaled by 2 gives 6:12.
- Steps:
- Cats went from 2 to 4 — that is a scale factor of 2.
- Multiply dogs: 5 × 2 = 10.
- So there are 10 dogs.
- Answer: 10 dogs
[Easy] Integer Introduction
- EN: The temperature was −3°C. It dropped 4 more degrees. What is the new temperature?
- FR: La température était de −3 °C. Elle a baissé de 4 degrés de plus. Quelle est la nouvelle température?
- Choices: A) −8°C B) −7°C C) 1°C D) 7°C
- Hint: Moving left on the number line means getting colder — like −2 − 3 = −5.
- Steps:
- Start at −3.
- Drop 4: −3 − 4 = −7.
- The new temperature is −7°C.
- Answer: −7°C
[Medium] Fraction Multiplication
- EN: What is 2/3 × 3/4?
- FR: Combien font 2/3 × 3/4?
- Choices: A) 1/2 B) 5/7 C) 6/12 D) 2/3
- Hint: Multiply numerators together and denominators together — like 1/2 × 2/3 = 2/6 = 1/3.
- Steps:
- Multiply numerators: 2 × 3 = 6.
- Multiply denominators: 3 × 4 = 12.
- 6/12 = 1/2. So the answer is 1/2.
- Answer: 1/2
[Medium] Simple Algebraic Expression
- EN: Evaluate 4n − 3 when n = 5.
- FR: Évalue 4n − 3 quand n = 5.
- Choices: A) 13 B) 15 C) 17 D) 23
- Hint: Substitute the value in for the variable first — like 3n + 2 when n = 4: 3 × 4 + 2 = 14.
- Steps:
- Substitute n = 5: 4(5) − 3.
- 4 × 5 = 20.
- 20 − 3 = 17.
- Answer: 17
[Medium] Fraction Division
- EN: What is 3/4 ÷ 1/2?
- FR: Combien font 3/4 ÷ 1/2?
- Choices: A) 3/8 B) 1/2 C) 3/2 D) 4/3
- Hint: To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal — like 2/3 ÷ 1/4 = 2/3 × 4/1 = 8/3.
- Steps:
- Flip the second fraction: 1/2 becomes 2/1.
- Multiply: 3/4 × 2/1 = 6/4 = 3/2.
- So 3/4 ÷ 1/2 = 3/2.
- Answer: 3/2
[Medium] Table Word Problem
- EN: The table shows: Small coffee = $1.80, Medium coffee = $2.30, Large coffee = $2.95. A Tim Hortons order has 2 small coffees and 1 medium coffee. What is the total cost?
- FR: Le tableau montre : petit café = 1,80 $, café moyen = 2,30 $, grand café = 2,95 $. Une commande chez Tim Hortons comprend 2 petits cafés et 1 café moyen. Quel est le coût total?
- Choices: A) $5.50 B) $5.90 C) $6.10 D) $6.35
- Hint: Multiply each item by its quantity, then add — like 2 mediums + 1 large = 2 × $2.30 + $2.95.
- Steps:
- 2 small coffees = 2 × $1.80 = $3.60.
- 1 medium coffee = $2.30.
- Total = $3.60 + $2.30 = $5.90.
- Answer: $5.90
[Hard] BEDMAS with Brackets
- EN: Evaluate: (6 + 2) × 3 − 4 ÷ 2.
- FR: Évalue : (6 + 2) × 3 − 4 ÷ 2.
- Choices: A) 20 B) 22 C) 24 D) 28
- Hint: Follow BEDMAS: Brackets, then multiply/divide left to right, then add/subtract — like (3 + 1) × 2 − 4 ÷ 2 = 4 × 2 − 2 = 8 − 2 = 6.
- Steps:
- Brackets first: 6 + 2 = 8.
- Multiply: 8 × 3 = 24.
- Divide: 4 ÷ 2 = 2; then subtract: 24 − 2 = 22.
- Answer: 22
[Hard] Percent and Rate Problem
- EN: A store is offering 30% off all prices. A hockey stick originally costs $80. What is the sale price?
- FR: Un magasin offre 30 % de rabais sur tous les prix. Un bâton de hockey coûte originalement 80 $. Quel est le prix de vente?
- Choices: A) $50 B) $54 C) $56 D) $60
- Hint: Find the discount amount first, then subtract — like 20% of $60 = $12, sale price = $48.
- Steps:
- 30% of $80 = 0.30 × 80 = $24.
- Sale price = $80 − $24 = $56.
- The hockey stick costs $56 on sale.
- Answer: $56
Grade 7 Problems
[Easy] Integer Addition
- EN: What is −8 + 5?
- FR: Combien font −8 + 5?
- Choices: A) −4 B) −3 C) 3 D) 13
- Hint: On a number line, adding a positive means moving right — like −6 + 4: start at −6, move 4 right to reach −2.
- Steps:
- Start at −8 on the number line.
- Move 5 spaces to the right.
- −8 + 5 = −3.
- Answer: −3
[Easy] Percent Discount
- EN: A pair of skates costs $60. There is a 20% discount. How much is the discount?
- FR: Une paire de patins coûte 60 $. Il y a un rabais de 20 %. Combien est le rabais?
- Choices: A) $10 B) $12 C) $14 D) $15
- Hint: Find the percent by multiplying — like 10% of $50 = $5, so 20% = $10.
- Steps:
- 10% of $60 = $6.
- 20% = 2 × $6 = $12.
- The discount is $12.
- Answer: $12
[Easy] One-Step Linear Equation
- EN: Solve for x: x + 9 = 17.
- FR: Résous pour x : x + 9 = 17.
- Choices: A) x = 6 B) x = 7 C) x = 8 D) x = 9
- Hint: To isolate x, subtract the same number from both sides — like x + 5 = 12: x = 12 − 5 = 7.
- Steps:
- Subtract 9 from both sides: x = 17 − 9.
- 17 − 9 = 8.
- So x = 8.
- Answer: x = 8
[Easy] Fraction and Decimal Conversion
- EN: Write 3/5 as a decimal.
- FR: Écris 3/5 sous forme décimale.
- Choices: A) 0.3 B) 0.5 C) 0.6 D) 0.8
- Hint: Divide the numerator by the denominator — like 1/4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25.
- Steps:
- 3/5 = 3 ÷ 5.
- 3 ÷ 5 = 0.6.
- So 3/5 = 0.6.
- Answer: 0.6
[Medium] Integer Multiplication
- EN: What is (−4) × (−7)?
- FR: Combien font (−4) × (−7)?
- Choices: A) −28 B) −11 C) 11 D) 28
- Hint: Negative × negative = positive — like (−3) × (−5) = 15.
- Steps:
- Multiply the absolute values: 4 × 7 = 28.
- Both signs are negative, so the result is positive.
- (−4) × (−7) = 28.
- Answer: 28
[Medium] Surface Area
- EN: Find the surface area of a rectangular box that is 5 cm long, 4 cm wide, and 3 cm tall.
- FR: Trouve l'aire totale d'une boîte rectangulaire mesurant 5 cm de long, 4 cm de large et 3 cm de haut.
- Choices: A) 60 cm² B) 74 cm² C) 80 cm² D) 94 cm²
- Hint: Surface area = 2(lw + lh + wh) — like a box 2 × 3 × 4: 2(6 + 8 + 12) = 2(26) = 52 cm².
- Steps:
- lw = 5 × 4 = 20; lh = 5 × 3 = 15; wh = 4 × 3 = 12.
- Sum = 20 + 15 + 12 = 47.
- Surface area = 2 × 47 = 94 cm².
- Answer: 94 cm²
[Medium] Percentage — Tax
- EN: A book costs $15.00. Tax is 13%. What is the total cost including tax?
- FR: Un livre coûte 15,00 $. La taxe est de 13 %. Quel est le coût total incluant la taxe?
- Choices: A) $16.75 B) $16.95 C) $17.00 D) $17.25
- Hint: Find the tax amount then add to the original price — like $20 × 13% = $2.60, total = $22.60.
- Steps:
- Tax = 13% of $15.00 = 0.13 × 15 = $1.95.
- Total = $15.00 + $1.95 = $16.95.
- The total cost is $16.95.
- Answer: $16.95
[Medium] Table Problem — Inference
- EN: The table shows: Olivia scores 12 points per game, Ben scores 9 points per game, Carla scores 15 points per game. After 4 games, how many more points does Carla have than Ben?
- FR: Le tableau montre : Olivia marque 12 points par partie, Ben marque 9 points par partie, Carla marque 15 points par partie. Après 4 parties, combien de points de plus Carla a-t-elle par rapport à Ben?
- Choices: A) 18 points B) 20 points C) 24 points D) 26 points
- Hint: Multiply each player's score by the number of games, then find the difference — like 14 points/game vs. 10 points/game over 3 games: (14 − 10) × 3 = 12.
- Steps:
- Carla after 4 games: 15 × 4 = 60 points.
- Ben after 4 games: 9 × 4 = 36 points.
- Difference: 60 − 36 = 24 points.
- Answer: 24 points
[Hard] Probability
- EN: A bag contains 3 red marbles, 5 blue marbles, and 2 green marbles. If you pick one marble without looking, what is the probability of picking a blue marble?
- FR: Un sac contient 3 billes rouges, 5 billes bleues et 2 billes vertes. Si tu en piges une sans regarder, quelle est la probabilité de piger une bille bleue?
- Choices: A) 1/4 B) 1/3 C) 1/2 D) 5/10
- Hint: Probability = favourable outcomes ÷ total outcomes — like 3 red out of 8 total = 3/8.
- Steps:
- Total marbles: 3 + 5 + 2 = 10.
- Blue marbles: 5.
- P(blue) = 5/10 = 1/2.
- Answer: 1/2
[Hard] Multi-Step Percent Problem
- EN: A restaurant bill is $48.00. You want to leave a 15% tip. What is the total amount you pay including the tip?
- FR: Une facture de restaurant est de 48,00 $. Tu veux laisser un pourboire de 15 %. Quel est le montant total que tu paies, pourboire inclus?
- Choices: A) $54.40 B) $55.00 C) $55.20 D) $56.00
- Hint: Find 10% and 5% separately, then add to the original — like 10% of $40 = $4, 5% = $2, tip = $6, total = $46.
- Steps:
- 10% of $48 = $4.80; 5% = $2.40; tip = $4.80 + $2.40 = $7.20.
- Total = $48.00 + $7.20 = $55.20.
- You pay $55.20 in total.
- Answer: $55.20
Grade 8 Problems
[Easy] Perfect Squares
- EN: What is the square root of 64?
- FR: Quelle est la racine carrée de 64?
- Choices: A) 6 B) 7 C) 8 D) 9
- Hint: Think: what number times itself equals the given number? Like √49 = 7 because 7 × 7 = 49.
- Steps:
- Ask: what number times itself equals 64?
- 8 × 8 = 64.
- So √64 = 8.
- Answer: 8
[Easy] Mean of a Data Set
- EN: Find the mean of: 4, 8, 6, 10, 2.
- FR: Trouve la moyenne de : 4, 8, 6, 10, 2.
- Choices: A) 5 B) 6 C) 7 D) 8
- Hint: Mean = total sum ÷ number of values — like mean of 3, 5, 7: sum = 15, count = 3, mean = 5.
- Steps:
- Sum: 4 + 8 + 6 + 10 + 2 = 30.
- Count: 5 values.
- Mean = 30 ÷ 5 = 6.
- Answer: 6
[Easy] Two-Step 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: First subtract the constant, then divide — like 3x + 2 = 14: 3x = 12, x = 4.
- Steps:
- Subtract 3 from both sides: 2x = 8.
- Divide both sides by 2: x = 4.
- So x = 4.
- Answer: x = 4
[Easy] Percent Increase
- EN: A shirt was $40. Its price increased by 25%. What is the new price?
- FR: Une chemise coûtait 40 $. Son prix a augmenté de 25 %. Quel est le nouveau prix?
- Choices: A) $45 B) $48 C) $50 D) $55
- Hint: Find the increase amount and add it to the original — like 10% of $60 = $6, new price = $66.
- Steps:
- 25% of $40 = 0.25 × 40 = $10.
- New price = $40 + $10 = $50.
- The new price is $50.
- Answer: $50
[Medium] Pythagorean Theorem
- EN: A right triangle has legs of 6 cm and 8 cm. What is the length of the hypotenuse?
- FR: Un triangle rectangle a des côtés de 6 cm et 8 cm. Quelle est la longueur de l'hypoténuse?
- Choices: A) 9 cm B) 10 cm C) 12 cm D) 14 cm
- Hint: Use a² + b² = c² — like legs 3 and 4: 9 + 16 = 25, so c = √25 = 5.
- Steps:
- a² + b² = c²: 6² + 8² = 36 + 64 = 100.
- c = √100 = 10.
- The hypotenuse is 10 cm.
- Answer: 10 cm
[Medium] Slope Introduction
- EN: A line passes through points (2, 4) and (6, 12). What is the slope of the line?
- FR: Une droite passe par les points (2, 4) et (6, 12). Quelle est la pente de cette droite?
- Choices: A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4
- Hint: Slope = (change in y) ÷ (change in x) — like (8 − 2) ÷ (5 − 2) = 6 ÷ 3 = 2.
- Steps:
- Change in y: 12 − 4 = 8.
- Change in x: 6 − 2 = 4.
- Slope = 8 ÷ 4 = 2.
- Answer: 2
[Medium] Median and Mode
- EN: Find the median of: 3, 7, 5, 9, 1.
- FR: Trouve la médiane de : 3, 7, 5, 9, 1.
- Choices: A) 3 B) 5 C) 7 D) 9
- Hint: First sort the numbers in order, then find the middle value — like 2, 4, 6, 8, 10: the middle is 6.
- Steps:
- Sort in order: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9.
- The middle value (3rd of 5) is 5.
- The median is 5.
- Answer: 5
[Medium] Percent Decrease
- EN: A hockey jersey was $90. Its price decreased by 30%. What is the new price?
- FR: Un chandail de hockey coûtait 90 $. Son prix a diminué de 30 %. Quel est le nouveau prix?
- Choices: A) $60 B) $63 C) $65 D) $72
- Hint: Find the decrease amount and subtract — like 20% of $80 = $16, new price = $64.
- Steps:
- 30% of $90 = 0.30 × 90 = $27.
- New price = $90 − $27 = $63.
- The new price is $63.
- Answer: $63
[Hard] Two-Step Equation — Harder
- EN: Solve for x: 5x − 7 = 3x + 9.
- FR: Résous pour x : 5x − 7 = 3x + 9.
- Choices: A) x = 6 B) x = 7 C) x = 8 D) x = 9
- Hint: Move variable terms to one side and constants to the other — like 4x − 3 = 2x + 7: 2x = 10, x = 5.
- Steps:
- Subtract 3x from both sides: 2x − 7 = 9.
- Add 7 to both sides: 2x = 16.
- Divide by 2: x = 8.
- Answer: x = 8
[Hard] Pythagorean Theorem — Applied
- EN: A ramp rises 5 m vertically and extends 12 m horizontally. How long is the ramp itself?
- FR: Une rampe s'élève de 5 m à la verticale et s'étend de 12 m à l'horizontale. Quelle est la longueur de la rampe?
- Choices: A) 11 m B) 12 m C) 13 m D) 17 m
- Hint: The ramp is the hypotenuse — use a² + b² = c², like 8² + 6² = 64 + 36 = 100, c = 10.
- Steps:
- a = 5, b = 12; a² + b² = 25 + 144 = 169.
- c = √169 = 13.
- The ramp is 13 m long.
- Answer: 13 m
Grade 9 Problems
[Easy] Solving a Linear Equation
- EN: Solve for x: 3x − 6 = 9.
- FR: Résous pour x : 3x − 6 = 9.
- Choices: A) x = 3 B) x = 4 C) x = 5 D) x = 6
- Hint: Add the constant to both sides first, then divide — like 4x − 8 = 12: 4x = 20, x = 5.
- Steps:
- Add 6 to both sides: 3x = 15.
- Divide by 3: x = 5.
- So x = 5.
- Answer: x = 5
[Easy] Adding Polynomials
- EN: Simplify: (3x + 4) + (2x − 1).
- FR: Simplifie : (3x + 4) + (2x − 1).
- Choices: A) 4x + 3 B) 5x + 3 C) 5x + 5 D) 6x + 3
- Hint: Combine like terms — add the x terms together and the constants together, like (2x + 5) + (3x − 2) = 5x + 3.
- Steps:
- Combine x terms: 3x + 2x = 5x.
- Combine constants: 4 + (−1) = 3.
- Result: 5x + 3.
- Answer: 5x + 3
[Easy] Slope-Intercept Form
- EN: What is the slope of the line y = 4x − 7?
- FR: Quelle est la pente de la droite y = 4x − 7?
- Choices: A) −7 B) 1 C) 4 D) 7
- Hint: In y = mx + b, m is the slope and b is the y-intercept — like in y = 3x + 5, the slope is 3.
- Steps:
- The equation is in the form y = mx + b.
- Identify m (the coefficient of x): m = 4.
- The slope is 4.
- Answer: 4
[Easy] Trigonometry — SOH
- EN: In a right triangle, the opposite side is 3 and the hypotenuse is 5. What is sin(θ)?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté opposé est 3 et l'hypoténuse est 5. Combien vaut sin(θ)?
- Choices: A) 3/4 B) 3/5 C) 4/5 D) 5/3
- Hint: SOH means sin = opposite/hypotenuse — like if opposite = 4 and hypotenuse = 10, sin = 4/10 = 2/5.
- Steps:
- SOH: sin(θ) = opposite ÷ hypotenuse.
- sin(θ) = 3 ÷ 5 = 3/5.
- So sin(θ) = 3/5.
- Answer: 3/5
[Medium] Linear Inequality
- EN: Solve for x: 2x + 5 > 13.
- FR: Résous pour x : 2x + 5 > 13.
- Choices: A) x > 3 B) x > 4 C) x > 5 D) x > 6
- Hint: Solve like an equation, but keep the inequality sign — like 3x − 2 > 10: 3x > 12, x > 4.
- Steps:
- Subtract 5 from both sides: 2x > 8.
- Divide by 2: x > 4.
- So x > 4.
- Answer: x > 4
[Medium] Multiplying Polynomials
- EN: Expand and simplify: (x + 3)(x + 5).
- FR: Développe et simplifie : (x + 3)(x + 5).
- Choices: A) x² + 7x + 15 B) x² + 8x + 15 C) x² + 8x + 8 D) x² + 15x + 8
- Hint: Use FOIL — First, Outer, Inner, Last — like (x + 2)(x + 4) = x² + 4x + 2x + 8 = x² + 6x + 8.
- Steps:
- First: x × x = x².
- Outer + Inner: x × 5 + 3 × x = 5x + 3x = 8x.
- Last: 3 × 5 = 15.
- Result: x² + 8x + 15.
- Answer: x² + 8x + 15
[Medium] Similar Triangles
- EN: Two triangles are similar. The first has sides 4 cm and 6 cm. The second has a side of 8 cm corresponding to the 4 cm side. What is the side corresponding to 6 cm?
- FR: Deux triangles sont semblables. Le premier a des côtés de 4 cm et 6 cm. Le deuxième a un côté de 8 cm correspondant au côté de 4 cm. Quel est le côté correspondant à 6 cm?
- Choices: A) 10 cm B) 11 cm C) 12 cm D) 14 cm
- Hint: Find the scale factor first, then multiply — like 3 cm scales to 9 cm: factor = 3, so 5 cm becomes 15 cm.
- Steps:
- Scale factor: 8 ÷ 4 = 2.
- Corresponding side: 6 × 2 = 12.
- The side is 12 cm.
- Answer: 12 cm
[Medium] Graphing Lines
- EN: Which point lies on the line y = 2x + 1?
- FR: Quel point se trouve sur la droite y = 2x + 1?
- Choices: A) (1, 2) B) (2, 5) C) (3, 5) D) (4, 7)
- Hint: Substitute the x value into the equation and check if y matches — like for y = 3x − 1, does (2, 5) work? 3(2) − 1 = 5. Yes!
- Steps:
- Test (2, 5): y = 2(2) + 1 = 4 + 1 = 5. ✓
- Test (1, 2): y = 2(1) + 1 = 3 ≠ 2.
- So (2, 5) lies on the line.
- Answer: (2, 5)
[Hard] Trigonometry — Finding a Side
- EN: In a right triangle, one angle is 30° and the hypotenuse is 10 cm. Find the opposite side.
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, un angle est de 30° et l'hypoténuse est de 10 cm. Trouve le côté opposé.
- Choices: A) 4 cm B) 5 cm C) 6 cm D) 8 cm
- Hint: Use SOH: opposite = sin(θ) × hypotenuse — like sin(45°) ≈ 0.707, opposite = 0.707 × 8 ≈ 5.66 cm.
- Steps:
- sin(30°) = 0.5.
- opposite = sin(30°) × hypotenuse = 0.5 × 10.
- opposite = 5 cm.
- Answer: 5 cm
[Hard] Systems of Equations (by substitution)
- EN: Solve the system: y = 2x + 1 and y = x + 4. What is x?
- FR: Résous le système : y = 2x + 1 et y = x + 4. Quelle est la valeur de x?
- Choices: A) x = 2 B) x = 3 C) x = 4 D) x = 5
- Hint: Set the two expressions equal and solve — like y = 3x and y = x + 6: 3x = x + 6, 2x = 6, x = 3.
- Steps:
- Set equal: 2x + 1 = x + 4.
- Subtract x: x + 1 = 4.
- Subtract 1: x = 3.
- Answer: x = 3
Grade 10 Problems
[Easy] Factoring a Quadratic
- EN: Factor: x² + 7x + 12.
- FR: Factorise : x² + 7x + 12.
- Choices: A) (x + 2)(x + 6) B) (x + 3)(x + 4) C) (x + 1)(x + 12) D) (x + 4)(x + 8)
- Hint: Find two numbers that multiply to the constant and add to the middle coefficient — like x² + 5x + 6: 2 × 3 = 6 and 2 + 3 = 5, so (x + 2)(x + 3).
- Steps:
- Need two numbers that multiply to 12 and add to 7.
- 3 × 4 = 12 and 3 + 4 = 7. ✓
- So x² + 7x + 12 = (x + 3)(x + 4).
- Answer: (x + 3)(x + 4)
[Easy] Trigonometry — Finding an Angle
- EN: In a right triangle, the adjacent side is 4 cm and the hypotenuse is 5 cm. What ratio gives the angle θ?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté adjacent est de 4 cm et l'hypoténuse est de 5 cm. Quel rapport donne l'angle θ?
- Choices: A) sin(θ) = 4/5 B) cos(θ) = 4/5 C) tan(θ) = 4/5 D) tan(θ) = 5/4
- Hint: CAH means cos = adjacent/hypotenuse — like adjacent = 6, hypotenuse = 10, cos(θ) = 6/10 = 3/5.
- Steps:
- CAH: cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse.
- cos(θ) = 4 ÷ 5 = 4/5.
- So the correct ratio is cos(θ) = 4/5.
- Answer: cos(θ) = 4/5
[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) + (x − y) = 10 + 2 gives 2x = 12, x = 6.
- Steps:
- Add both equations: 2x = 14.
- x = 7.
- So x = 7.
- Answer: x = 7
[Easy] Surface Area of a Cylinder
- EN: A cylinder has a radius of 3 cm and a height of 5 cm. Using π ≈ 3.14, what is the approximate lateral surface area?
- FR: Un cylindre a un rayon de 3 cm et une hauteur de 5 cm. En utilisant π ≈ 3,14, quelle est l'aire latérale approximative?
- Choices: A) 47.1 cm² B) 56.52 cm² C) 94.2 cm² D) 113.1 cm²
- Hint: Lateral surface area = 2πrh — like r = 2, h = 4: 2 × 3.14 × 2 × 4 = 50.24 cm².
- Steps:
- Lateral SA = 2πrh = 2 × 3.14 × 3 × 5.
- 2 × 3.14 = 6.28; 6.28 × 3 = 18.84; 18.84 × 5 = 94.2.
- The lateral surface area is 94.2 cm².
- Answer: 94.2 cm²
[Medium] Completing the Square
- EN: Solve by completing the square: x² + 6x = 7.
- FR: Résous en complétant le carré : x² + 6x = 7.
- Choices: A) x = 1 or x = −7 B) x = 2 or x = −8 C) x = 3 or x = −7 D) x = 7 or x = −1
- Hint: Add (b/2)² to both sides to complete the square — like x² + 4x = 5: add 4, (x + 2)² = 9, x + 2 = ±3, x = 1 or x = −5.
- Steps:
- Add (6/2)² = 9 to both sides: x² + 6x + 9 = 16.
- (x + 3)² = 16; x + 3 = ±4.
- x = 1 or x = −7.
- Answer: x = 1 or x = −7
[Medium] Quadratic Formula
- EN: Use the quadratic formula to solve: x² − 5x + 6 = 0.
- FR: Utilise la formule quadratique pour résoudre : x² − 5x + 6 = 0.
- Choices: A) x = 1 or x = 6 B) x = 2 or x = 3 C) x = 3 or x = 4 D) x = 2 or x = 4
- Hint: Factor first when possible — like x² − 7x + 12 = 0 factors as (x − 3)(x − 4) = 0, giving x = 3 or x = 4.
- Steps:
- Factor: (x − 2)(x − 3) = 0.
- x − 2 = 0 → x = 2; x − 3 = 0 → x = 3.
- x = 2 or x = 3.
- Answer: x = 2 or x = 3
[Medium] Circle Geometry
- EN: A circle has a diameter of 14 cm. What is the area using π ≈ 3.14?
- FR: Un cercle a un diamètre de 14 cm. Quelle est son aire en utilisant π ≈ 3,14?
- Choices: A) 43.96 cm² B) 103.87 cm² C) 153.86 cm² D) 196 cm²
- Hint: First find the radius (r = d/2), then use Area = πr² — like diameter = 10, radius = 5, Area = 3.14 × 25 = 78.5 cm².
- Steps:
- Radius = 14 ÷ 2 = 7 cm.
- Area = π × 7² = 3.14 × 49.
- 3.14 × 49 = 153.86 cm².
- Answer: 153.86 cm²
[Medium] Volume of a Cone
- EN: A cone has a base radius of 6 cm and a height of 10 cm. Using π ≈ 3.14, what is its volume?
- FR: Un cône a un rayon de base de 6 cm et une hauteur de 10 cm. En utilisant π ≈ 3,14, quel est son volume?
- Choices: A) 226.08 cm³ B) 376.8 cm³ C) 452.16 cm³ D) 565.2 cm³
- Hint: Volume of a cone = (1/3)πr²h — like r = 3, h = 4: (1/3) × 3.14 × 9 × 4 = 37.68 cm³.
- Steps:
- V = (1/3) × 3.14 × 6² × 10.
- 6² = 36; 3.14 × 36 = 113.04; 113.04 × 10 = 1130.4.
- (1/3) × 1130.4 = 376.8 cm³.
- Answer: 376.8 cm³
[Hard] Systems of Equations — Non-Linear
- EN: Solve the system: y = x² and y = x + 6. What are the x values?
- FR: Résous le système : y = x² et y = x + 6. Quelles sont les valeurs de x?
- Choices: A) x = −2 or x = 3 B) x = 2 or x = 3 C) x = −3 or x = 2 D) x = 1 or x = 6
- Hint: Set the expressions equal: x² = x + 6, rearrange to x² − x − 6 = 0, then factor.
- 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] Trigonometry — Sine Rule
- EN: In triangle ABC, angle A = 30°, side a = 5 cm, and angle B = 45°. Using the sine rule, which expression gives side b?
- FR: Dans le triangle ABC, l'angle A = 30°, le côté a = 5 cm et l'angle B = 45°. En utilisant la règle des sinus, quelle expression donne le côté b?
- Choices: A) b = 5 × sin(30°) ÷ sin(45°) B) b = 5 × sin(45°) ÷ sin(30°) C) b = sin(45°) ÷ 5 D) b = 5 ÷ sin(30°) + sin(45°)
- Hint: The sine rule is a/sin(A) = b/sin(B) — rearrange to find b = a × sin(B) ÷ sin(A).
- Steps:
- Sine rule: a/sin(A) = b/sin(B).
- Rearrange: b = a × sin(B) ÷ sin(A).
- b = 5 × sin(45°) ÷ sin(30°).
- Answer: b = 5 × sin(45°) ÷ sin(30°)
Grade 11 Problems
[Easy] Exponential Function
- EN: A population doubles every year. If it starts at 50, what is the population after 3 years?
- FR: Une population double chaque année. Si elle commence à 50, quelle est la population après 3 ans?
- Choices: A) 200 B) 300 C) 400 D) 450
- Hint: Use the formula P = P₀ × 2ⁿ — like 20 × 2³ = 20 × 8 = 160.
- Steps:
- P = 50 × 2³.
- 2³ = 8.
- P = 50 × 8 = 400.
- Answer: 400
[Easy] Arithmetic Sequence
- EN: The first term of an arithmetic sequence is 5 and the common difference is 3. What is the 6th term?
- FR: Le premier terme d'une suite arithmétique est 5 et la raison est 3. Quel est le 6e terme?
- Choices: A) 18 B) 20 C) 22 D) 23
- Hint: Use the formula aₙ = a₁ + (n − 1)d — like a₁ = 4, d = 2, a₅ = 4 + 4 × 2 = 12.
- Steps:
- a₆ = 5 + (6 − 1) × 3 = 5 + 15 = 20.
- So the 6th term is 20.
- The answer is 20.
- Answer: 20
[Easy] Logarithm Introduction
- EN: What is log₂(8)?
- FR: Combien vaut log₂(8)?
- Choices: A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 8
- Hint: log_b(x) = n means bⁿ = x — like log₃(9) = 2 because 3² = 9.
- Steps:
- Ask: 2 to what power equals 8?
- 2³ = 8.
- So log₂(8) = 3.
- Answer: 3
[Easy] Compound Interest
- EN: $500 is invested at 4% annual compound interest. What is the amount after 1 year?
- FR: 500 $ sont investis à un taux d'intérêt composé annuel de 4 %. Quel est le montant après 1 an?
- Choices: A) $516 B) $518 C) $520 D) $522
- Hint: After 1 year: A = P × (1 + r) — like $300 at 5%: A = 300 × 1.05 = $315.
- Steps:
- A = 500 × (1 + 0.04)¹ = 500 × 1.04.
- 500 × 1.04 = 520.
- The amount is $520.
- Answer: $520
[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) (2, 4) C) (3, 4) D) (4, 7)
- Hint: Vertex x-coordinate = −b/(2a) — like y = x² − 6x + 11: x = 6/2 = 3, y = 9 − 18 + 11 = 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] Geometric Sequence
- EN: A geometric sequence has a first term of 2 and a common ratio of 3. What is the sum of the first 4 terms?
- FR: Une suite géométrique a un premier terme de 2 et une raison commune de 3. Quelle est la somme des 4 premiers termes?
- Choices: A) 74 B) 78 C) 80 D) 86
- Hint: List the terms and add — like first term 1, ratio 4: 1, 4, 16, 64 — sum = 85.
- Steps:
- Terms: 2, 6, 18, 54.
- Sum = 2 + 6 + 18 + 54 = 80.
- The sum of the first 4 terms is 80.
- Answer: 80
[Medium] Trigonometric Identity
- EN: Simplify: sin²(θ) + cos²(θ).
- FR: Simplifie : sin²(θ) + cos²(θ).
- Choices: A) 0 B) 1 C) 2 D) sin(2θ)
- Hint: This is a fundamental Pythagorean identity — just as 3² + 4² = 5² fits a right triangle, sin² + cos² always equals 1.
- Steps:
- This is the Pythagorean identity.
- sin²(θ) + cos²(θ) = 1 always, for any angle θ.
- The simplified result is 1.
- Answer: 1
[Medium] Compound Interest — Multi-Year
- EN: $1000 is invested at 6% annual compound interest. What is the amount after 2 years?
- FR: 1 000 $ sont investis à un taux d'intérêt composé annuel de 6 %. Quel est le montant après 2 ans?
- Choices: A) $1,100 B) $1,116 C) $1,120 D) $1,123.60
- Hint: Apply the formula twice: A = P(1 + r)ⁿ — like $500 at 5% for 2 years: 500 × 1.05² = 500 × 1.1025 = $551.25.
- Steps:
- A = 1000 × (1.06)².
- 1.06² = 1.1236.
- A = 1000 × 1.1236 = $1,123.60.
- Answer: $1,123.60
[Hard] Logarithm — Solving an Equation
- EN: Solve for x: 3ˣ = 81.
- FR: Résous pour x : 3ˣ = 81.
- Choices: A) x = 3 B) x = 4 C) x = 5 D) x = 27
- Hint: Write both sides as powers of the same base — like 2ˣ = 32: 32 = 2⁵, so x = 5.
- Steps:
- Write 81 as a power of 3: 81 = 3⁴.
- So 3ˣ = 3⁴.
- Therefore x = 4.
- Answer: x = 4
[Hard] Annuity Calculation
- EN: Maya deposits $200 at the end of each year for 3 years at 5% annual interest. What is the total future value of this annuity?
- FR: Maya dépose 200 $ à la fin de chaque année pendant 3 ans à un taux d'intérêt annuel de 5 %. Quelle est la valeur future totale de cette rente?
- Choices: A) $620.50 B) $630.50 C) $641.00 D) $662.03
- Hint: Each deposit earns interest for a different number of years — like $100 at 10%: year 1 deposit grows for 2 years = 100 × 1.1² = $121; add them up.
- Steps:
- Year 1 deposit grows for 2 years: 200 × 1.05² = 200 × 1.1025 = $220.50.
- Year 2 deposit grows for 1 year: 200 × 1.05 = $210.
- Year 3 deposit earns no interest: $200. Total = $220.50 + $210 + $200 = $630.50.
- Answer: $630.50
Grade 12 Problems
[Easy] Permutations
- EN: How many ways can 4 students line up in a row?
- FR: De combien de façons 4 élèves peuvent-ils se mettre en rang?
- Choices: A) 12 B) 16 C) 24 D) 48
- Hint: The number of ways to arrange n items in a row is n! — like 3 students: 3! = 3 × 2 × 1 = 6 ways.
- Steps:
- 4 students in a row = 4! = 4 × 3 × 2 × 1.
- 4 × 3 = 12; 12 × 2 = 24; 24 × 1 = 24.
- There are 24 ways.
- Answer: 24
[Easy] Polynomial — End Behaviour
- EN: For the polynomial f(x) = −2x³ + 5x − 1, as x → +∞, what happens to f(x)?
- FR: Pour le polynôme f(x) = −2x³ + 5x − 1, quand x → +∞, qu'arrive-t-il à f(x)?
- Choices: A) f(x) → +∞ B) f(x) → −∞ C) f(x) → 0 D) f(x) → 1
- Hint: The leading term decides end behaviour — a negative leading coefficient with odd degree: as x → +∞, f(x) → −∞.
- Steps:
- The leading term is −2x³.
- As x → +∞, −2x³ → −∞ (negative coefficient, odd power).
- So f(x) → −∞.
- Answer: f(x) → −∞
[Easy] Combinations
- EN: How many ways can you choose 2 students from a group of 5?
- FR: De combien de façons peut-on choisir 2 élèves dans un groupe de 5?
- Choices: A) 8 B) 10 C) 15 D) 20
- Hint: Use C(n, r) = n! ÷ (r! × (n − r)!) — like C(4, 2) = 4! ÷ (2! × 2!) = 24 ÷ 4 = 6.
- Steps:
- C(5, 2) = 5! ÷ (2! × 3!) = 120 ÷ (2 × 6) = 120 ÷ 12 = 10.
- There are 10 ways to choose 2 from 5.
- The answer is 10.
- Answer: 10
[Easy] Derivative — Power Rule
- EN: Find the derivative of f(x) = 3x².
- FR: Trouve la dérivée de f(x) = 3x².
- Choices: A) f'(x) = 3x B) f'(x) = 6x C) f'(x) = 6x² D) f'(x) = 9x
- Hint: Power rule: d/dx(axⁿ) = n × axⁿ⁻¹ — like d/dx(4x³) = 3 × 4x² = 12x².
- Steps:
- Apply the power rule to 3x²: bring down the exponent, reduce it by 1.
- 2 × 3 = 6; exponent becomes 2 − 1 = 1.
- f'(x) = 6x.
- Answer: f'(x) = 6x
[Medium] Binomial Probability
- EN: A fair coin is flipped 3 times. What is the probability of getting exactly 2 heads?
- FR: Une pièce équilibrée est lancée 3 fois. Quelle est la probabilité d'obtenir exactement 2 faces?
- Choices: A) 1/8 B) 2/8 C) 3/8 D) 4/8
- Hint: Use C(n, k) × pᵏ × (1−p)ⁿ⁻ᵏ — like C(3, 1) × (0.5)¹ × (0.5)² = 3 × 0.125 = 3/8.
- Steps:
- P(exactly 2 heads) = C(3, 2) × (0.5)² × (0.5)¹.
- C(3, 2) = 3; (0.5)³ = 1/8.
- P = 3 × 1/8 = 3/8.
- Answer: 3/8
[Medium] Rational Function — Vertical Asymptote
- EN: What is the vertical asymptote of the function f(x) = 1/(x − 5)?
- FR: Quelle est l'asymptote verticale de la fonction f(x) = 1/(x − 5)?
- Choices: A) x = −5 B) x = 0 C) x = 1 D) x = 5
- Hint: The vertical asymptote occurs where the denominator equals zero — like 1/(x + 3): denominator = 0 when x = −3.
- Steps:
- Set the denominator equal to zero: x − 5 = 0.
- x = 5.
- The vertical asymptote is at x = 5.
- Answer: x = 5
[Medium] Vectors — Addition
- EN: Vector u = (3, 4) and vector v = (−1, 2). What is u + v?
- FR: Le vecteur u = (3, 4) et le vecteur v = (−1, 2). Combien font u + v?
- Choices: A) (1, 5) B) (2, 6) C) (3, 5) D) (4, 6)
- Hint: Add the corresponding components — like (5, 3) + (2, −1) = (7, 2).
- Steps:
- Add x-components: 3 + (−1) = 2.
- Add y-components: 4 + 2 = 6.
- u + v = (2, 6).
- Answer: (2, 6)
[Medium] Derivative — Rate of Change
- EN: If s(t) = 4t² + 2t represents distance in metres and t is time in seconds, what is the velocity (rate of change) at t = 3?
- FR: Si s(t) = 4t² + 2t représente la distance en mètres et t le temps en secondes, quelle est la vitesse (taux de variation) à t = 3?
- Choices: A) 24 m/s B) 26 m/s C) 28 m/s D) 30 m/s
- Hint: Find the derivative first, then substitute t — like s(t) = 3t² + t: s'(t) = 6t + 1, at t = 2: s'(2) = 13.
- Steps:
- s'(t) = 8t + 2 (using power rule).
- Substitute t = 3: s'(3) = 8(3) + 2 = 24 + 2 = 26.
- The velocity at t = 3 is 26 m/s.
- Answer: 26 m/s
[Hard] Normal Distribution
- EN: In a class, marks are normally distributed with a mean of 70 and a standard deviation of 10. What percentage of students scored between 60 and 80?
- FR: Dans une classe, les notes sont distribuées normalement avec une moyenne de 70 et un écart-type de 10. Quel pourcentage d'élèves a obtenu entre 60 et 80?
- Choices: A) 34% B) 50% C) 68% D) 95%
- Hint: The 68-95-99.7 rule states that about 68% of data falls within 1 standard deviation of the mean — like mean 50, SD 5: about 68% score between 45 and 55.
- Steps:
- 60 is one SD below the mean (70 − 10 = 60).
- 80 is one SD above the mean (70 + 10 = 80).
- By the empirical rule, approximately 68% fall within 1 SD.
- Answer: 68%
[Hard] Permutations with Restrictions
- EN: A password uses 4 different digits from 0–9. How many passwords are possible if the first digit cannot be 0?
- FR: Un mot de passe utilise 4 chiffres différents de 0 à 9. Combien de mots de passe sont possibles si le premier chiffre ne peut pas être 0?
- Choices: A) 3,024 B) 4,536 C) 5,040 D) 6,561
- Hint: Multiply choices for each position — like a 3-digit code, first digit can't be 0: 9 × 9 × 8 = 648.
- Steps:
- First digit: 9 choices (1–9, not 0).
- Second digit: 9 choices (0–9 except first digit).
- Third digit: 8 choices; fourth digit: 7 choices.
- Total = 9 × 9 × 8 × 7 = 4,536.
- Answer: 4,536
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