Daily Math — 2026-10-08
Grade 1 Problems
[Easy] Counting to 20
- EN: There are 7 apples on the table and 5 more apples in a basket. How many apples are there in all?
- FR: Il y a 7 pommes sur la table et 5 autres pommes dans un panier. Combien y a-t-il de pommes en tout?
- Choices: A) 10 B) 11 C) 12 D) 13
- Hint: To add 6 + 4, count on from 6: 7, 8, 9, 10 — that is 4 jumps.
- Steps:
- Start at 7.
- Count on 5 more: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
- So the total is 12.
- Answer: 12
[Easy] Skip Counting by 2s
- EN: Skip count by 2s. What number comes after 8, 10, 12, ___?
- FR: Compte par bonds de 2. Quel nombre vient après 8, 10, 12, ___?
- Choices: A) 13 B) 14 C) 15 D) 16
- Hint: When skipping by 2s from 4, 6, 8 — add 2 each time, so 8 + 2 = 10.
- Steps:
- The pattern adds 2 each time.
- 12 + 2 = 14.
- So the missing number is 14.
- Answer: 14
[Easy] Comparing Numbers
- EN: Which number is greater: 15 or 9?
- FR: Quel nombre est plus grand : 15 ou 9?
- Choices: A) 9 B) 12 C) 15 D) 11
- Hint: Think of a number line — 20 is further right than 7, so 20 is greater.
- Steps:
- Place 15 and 9 on a number line.
- 15 is further to the right than 9.
- So 15 is greater.
- Answer: 15
[Easy] Coin Recognition
- EN: Maya has 1 dime. How many cents does she have?
- FR: Maya a 1 pièce de dix cents. Combien de cents a-t-elle?
- Choices: A) 1 cent B) 5 cents C) 25 cents D) 10 cents
- Hint: A nickel is worth 5 cents; a dime is worth more than a nickel.
- Steps:
- A dime is a silver coin worth 10 cents.
- Maya has 1 dime.
- So she has 10 cents.
- Answer: 10 cents
[Medium] Subtraction within 20
- EN: There are 18 children on the playground. 6 go inside. How many children are still outside?
- FR: Il y a 18 enfants sur le terrain de jeu. 6 rentrent à l'intérieur. Combien d'enfants sont encore dehors?
- Choices: A) 10 B) 11 C) 12 D) 14
- Hint: To find 15 − 4, start at 15 and count back 4: 14, 13, 12, 11.
- Steps:
- Start at 18.
- Count back 6: 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12.
- So 12 children are still outside.
- Answer: 12
[Medium] Addition within 20
- EN: Liam has 9 hockey cards and gets 8 more. How many cards does he have now?
- FR: Liam a 9 cartes de hockey et en reçoit 8 de plus. Combien de cartes a-t-il maintenant?
- Choices: A) 15 B) 16 C) 17 D) 18
- Hint: To add 8 + 7, think: 8 + 2 = 10, then 10 + 5 = 15.
- Steps:
- Start with 9.
- Add 8: 9 + 1 = 10, then 10 + 7 = 17.
- So Liam has 17 cards.
- Answer: 17
[Medium] Skip Counting by 5s
- EN: Count by 5s. What is the next number: 5, 10, 15, 20, ___?
- FR: Compte par bonds de 5. Quel est le prochain nombre : 5, 10, 15, 20, ___?
- Choices: A) 22 B) 24 C) 25 D) 30
- Hint: When counting by 5s from 10, 15, 20 — just add 5 each time.
- Steps:
- The pattern adds 5 each time.
- 20 + 5 = 25.
- So the next number is 25.
- Answer: 25
[Medium] Counting Coins
- EN: Ethan has 2 nickels. How many cents does he have in total?
- FR: Ethan a 2 pièces de cinq cents. Combien de cents a-t-il en tout?
- Choices: A) 5 cents B) 10 cents C) 15 cents D) 20 cents
- Hint: If you have 3 nickels, count by 5s: 5, 10, 15 — that is 15 cents.
- Steps:
- Each nickel is worth 5 cents.
- Count by 5s for 2 nickels: 5, 10.
- So Ethan has 10 cents.
- Answer: 10 cents
[Hard] Adding Three Numbers
- EN: Sofia picks 4 red leaves, 6 yellow leaves, and 3 orange leaves. How many leaves does she pick in all?
- FR: Sofia ramasse 4 feuilles rouges, 6 feuilles jaunes et 3 feuilles orangées. Combien de feuilles ramasse-t-elle en tout?
- Choices: A) 11 B) 12 C) 13 D) 14
- Hint: To add 3 + 5 + 2, first add 3 + 5 = 8, then 8 + 2 = 10.
- Steps:
- Add the first two numbers: 4 + 6 = 10.
- Add the third number: 10 + 3 = 13.
- So Sofia picks 13 leaves.
- Answer: 13
[Hard] Subtraction Story Problem
- EN: There were 16 cookies on a plate. Noah ate some and now there are 9 left. How many cookies did Noah eat?
- FR: Il y avait 16 biscuits dans une assiette. Noah en a mangé quelques-uns et il en reste maintenant 9. Combien de biscuits Noah a-t-il mangés?
- Choices: A) 5 B) 6 C) 7 D) 8
- Hint: If there were 14 and 6 are left, think 14 − 6 = 8 by counting back.
- Steps:
- We need 16 − 9.
- Count back from 16: 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9 — that is 7 steps.
- So Noah ate 7 cookies.
- Answer: 7
Grade 2 Problems
[Easy] Addition within 100
- EN: What is 34 + 25?
- FR: Combien font 34 + 25?
- Choices: A) 57 B) 58 C) 59 D) 60
- Hint: To add 23 + 14, add tens first: 20 + 10 = 30, then ones: 3 + 4 = 7, so 37.
- Steps:
- Add the tens: 30 + 20 = 50.
- Add the ones: 4 + 5 = 9.
- So 34 + 25 = 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 l'aiguille des heures sur le 3 et l'aiguille des minutes sur le 12. Quelle heure est-il?
- Choices: A) 12:00 B) 2:00 C) 3:00 D) 3:30
- Hint: When the minute hand points to 12 and the hour hand points to 5, it is 5:00.
- Steps:
- The minute hand on 12 means it is exactly on the hour.
- The hour hand on 3 means the hour is 3.
- So the time is 3:00.
- Answer: 3:00
[Easy] Subtraction within 100
- EN: What is 75 − 32?
- FR: Combien font 75 − 32?
- Choices: A) 41 B) 42 C) 43 D) 44
- Hint: To subtract 54 − 21, subtract tens: 50 − 20 = 30, then ones: 4 − 1 = 3, so 33.
- Steps:
- Subtract the tens: 70 − 30 = 40.
- Subtract the ones: 5 − 2 = 3.
- So 75 − 32 = 43.
- Answer: 43
[Easy] Measuring Length
- EN: A pencil is 15 cm long and a crayon is 8 cm long. How much longer is the pencil than the crayon?
- FR: Un crayon est long de 15 cm et un crayon de couleur est long de 8 cm. De combien de cm le crayon est-il plus long?
- Choices: A) 5 cm B) 6 cm C) 7 cm D) 8 cm
- Hint: To find how much longer 12 cm is than 5 cm, subtract: 12 − 5 = 7 cm.
- Steps:
- Subtract the shorter length from the longer: 15 − 8.
- 15 − 8 = 7.
- So the pencil is 7 cm longer.
- Answer: 7 cm
[Medium] Counting Coins to $1
- EN: Ava has 3 dimes and 2 nickels. How many cents does she have in total?
- FR: Ava a 3 pièces de dix cents et 2 pièces de cinq cents. Combien de cents a-t-elle en tout?
- Choices: A) 35 cents B) 40 cents C) 45 cents D) 50 cents
- Hint: If you have 2 dimes and 3 nickels, count: 10, 20 for dimes, then 25, 30, 35 for nickels.
- Steps:
- 3 dimes = 30 cents.
- 2 nickels = 10 cents.
- 30 + 10 = 40 cents.
- Answer: 40 cents
[Medium] Telling Time — Half Hour
- EN: The hour hand is between 6 and 7, and the minute hand points to 6. What time is it?
- FR: L'aiguille des heures est entre 6 et 7, et l'aiguille des minutes pointe vers le 6. Quelle heure est-il?
- Choices: A) 6:00 B) 6:30 C) 7:00 D) 7:30
- Hint: When the minute hand points to 6, it is always 30 minutes past the hour shown.
- Steps:
- Minute hand on 6 means 30 minutes past the hour.
- The hour hand between 6 and 7 tells us the hour is 6.
- So the time is 6:30.
- Answer: 6:30
[Medium] Simple Patterns
- EN: Look at this pattern: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___. What is the missing number?
- FR: Observe ce motif : 2, 4, 6, 8, ___. Quel est le nombre manquant?
- Choices: A) 9 B) 10 C) 11 D) 12
- Hint: If the pattern is 3, 6, 9 — each number goes up by 3 each time.
- Steps:
- The pattern increases by 2 each time.
- 8 + 2 = 10.
- So the missing number is 10.
- Answer: 10
[Medium] Addition Word Problem
- EN: Ben scores 47 points in a hockey video game. He earns 35 more points. How many points does he have now?
- FR: Ben marque 47 points dans un jeu vidéo de hockey. Il gagne 35 points de plus. Combien de points a-t-il maintenant?
- Choices: A) 80 B) 81 C) 82 D) 83
- Hint: To add 56 + 34, add tens: 50 + 30 = 80, then ones: 6 + 4 = 10, so 80 + 10 = 90.
- Steps:
- Add the tens: 40 + 30 = 70.
- Add the ones: 7 + 5 = 12, carry the 1.
- 70 + 12 = 82, so Ben has 82 points.
- Answer: 82
[Hard] Subtraction with Regrouping
- EN: There are 63 students at a school event. 28 go home early. How many students are left?
- FR: Il y a 63 élèves à un événement scolaire. 28 rentrent chez eux tôt. Combien d'élèves reste-t-il?
- Choices: A) 33 B) 34 C) 35 D) 36
- Hint: To subtract 52 − 19, borrow from the tens: 12 − 9 = 3, then 4 − 1 = 3, so 33.
- Steps:
- We cannot subtract 8 from 3, so we borrow from the tens: 13 − 8 = 5.
- Now subtract the tens: 5 − 2 = 3 (since we borrowed one ten).
- So 63 − 28 = 35.
- Answer: 35
[Hard] Two-Step Word Problem
- EN: Chloe has 50 cents. She spends 25 cents on a sticker and finds 10 cents on the ground. How many cents does she have now?
- FR: Chloé a 50 cents. Elle dépense 25 cents pour un autocollant et trouve 10 cents par terre. Combien de cents a-t-elle maintenant?
- Choices: A) 30 cents B) 35 cents C) 40 cents D) 45 cents
- Hint: If you start with 40, spend 15, then find 5 — first subtract, then add.
- Steps:
- Start with 50 cents and subtract 25: 50 − 25 = 25 cents.
- Then add the 10 cents found: 25 + 10 = 35 cents.
- So Chloe has 35 cents.
- Answer: 35 cents
Grade 3 Problems
[Easy] Multiplication by 2
- EN: What is 6 × 2?
- FR: Combien font 6 × 2?
- Choices: A) 8 B) 10 C) 12 D) 14
- Hint: 4 × 2 means 4 groups of 2: 2, 4, 6, 8 — count by 2s four times.
- Steps:
- 6 × 2 means 6 groups of 2.
- Count by 2s six times: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12.
- So 6 × 2 = 12.
- Answer: 12
[Easy] Basic Division
- EN: 15 ÷ 3 = ?
- FR: 15 ÷ 3 = ?
- Choices: A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6
- Hint: To find 12 ÷ 4, ask: how many groups of 4 fit in 12? 4, 8, 12 — three groups.
- Steps:
- Ask: how many groups of 3 fit in 15?
- 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 — that is 5 groups.
- So 15 ÷ 3 = 5.
- Answer: 5
[Easy] Fractions
- EN: A pizza is cut into 4 equal slices. Omar eats 1 slice. What fraction of the pizza did he eat?
- FR: Une pizza est coupée en 4 parts égales. Omar mange 1 part. Quelle fraction de la pizza a-t-il mangée?
- Choices: A) 1/2 B) 1/3 C) 1/4 D) 1/5
- Hint: If something is cut into 3 equal parts and you take 1, you have 1/3.
- Steps:
- The pizza has 4 equal slices total.
- Omar ate 1 out of 4 slices.
- So he ate 1/4 of the pizza.
- Answer: 1/4
[Easy] Perimeter
- EN: A rectangle has a length of 5 cm and a width of 3 cm. What is its perimeter?
- FR: Un rectangle a une longueur de 5 cm et une largeur de 3 cm. Quel est son périmètre?
- Choices: A) 8 cm B) 14 cm C) 15 cm D) 16 cm
- Hint: To find the perimeter of a shape with sides 4, 2, 4, 2 — add all sides: 4+2+4+2 = 12.
- Steps:
- A rectangle has 2 lengths and 2 widths.
- Perimeter = 5 + 3 + 5 + 3.
- 5 + 3 + 5 + 3 = 16 cm.
- Answer: 16 cm
[Medium] Multiplication by 5
- EN: What is 7 × 5?
- FR: Combien font 7 × 5?
- Choices: A) 30 B) 35 C) 40 D) 45
- Hint: 4 × 5 = 20, then 5 × 5 = 25 — each step adds 5 more.
- Steps:
- 7 × 5 means 7 groups of 5.
- Count by 5s seven times: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35.
- So 7 × 5 = 35.
- Answer: 35
[Medium] Missing Factor
- EN: __ × 4 = 24. What is the missing number?
- FR: __ × 4 = 24. Quel est le nombre manquant?
- Choices: A) 5 B) 6 C) 7 D) 8
- Hint: For __ × 3 = 15, think: what number times 3 equals 15? Count by 3s: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 — that is 5.
- Steps:
- Ask: what number times 4 equals 24?
- Count by 4s: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 — that took 6 steps.
- So the missing number is 6.
- Answer: 6
[Medium] Reading a Graph
- EN: A bar graph shows that 8 students chose soccer, 5 chose hockey, and 3 chose baseball as their favourite sport. How many more students chose soccer than baseball?
- FR: Un graphique à barres montre que 8 élèves ont choisi le soccer, 5 le hockey et 3 le baseball comme sport préféré. Combien d'élèves de plus ont choisi le soccer plutôt que le baseball?
- Choices: A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6
- Hint: To find the difference between 9 and 4 on a graph, subtract: 9 − 4 = 5.
- Steps:
- Soccer: 8 students; Baseball: 3 students.
- Subtract: 8 − 3 = 5.
- So 5 more students chose soccer than baseball.
- Answer: 5
[Medium] Multiplication by 10
- EN: What is 9 × 10?
- FR: Combien font 9 × 10?
- Choices: A) 80 B) 90 C) 99 D) 100
- Hint: Multiplying by 10 always puts a zero at the end: 6 × 10 = 60.
- Steps:
- 9 × 10 means 9 groups of 10.
- Place a zero after the 9.
- So 9 × 10 = 90.
- Answer: 90
[Hard] Division Word Problem
- EN: A farmer packs 36 apples equally into 4 baskets. How many apples are in each basket?
- FR: Un fermier place 36 pommes également dans 4 paniers. Combien de pommes y a-t-il dans chaque panier?
- Choices: A) 7 B) 8 C) 9 D) 10
- Hint: To find 28 ÷ 4, think: 4 × 7 = 28, so 28 ÷ 4 = 7.
- Steps:
- Divide 36 by 4.
- Think: 4 × 9 = 36.
- So there are 9 apples in each basket.
- Answer: 9
[Hard] Fraction Comparison
- EN: Which fraction is greater: 1/2 or 1/3?
- FR: Quelle fraction est plus grande : 1/2 ou 1/3?
- Choices: A) 1/3 B) 1/4 C) 1/2 D) They are equal
- Hint: Imagine splitting a granola bar — cut into 2 pieces gives bigger pieces than cut into 4 pieces.
- Steps:
- 1/2 means 1 piece when divided into 2 equal parts.
- 1/3 means 1 piece when divided into 3 equal parts.
- Fewer parts means each part is bigger, so 1/2 is greater.
- Answer: 1/2
Grade 4 Problems
[Easy] Multiplication Tables
- EN: What is 8 × 7?
- FR: Combien font 8 × 7?
- Choices: A) 54 B) 56 C) 63 D) 64
- Hint: 8 × 6 = 48, then add one more group of 8: 48 + 8 = 56.
- Steps:
- Recall the 8 times table: 8 × 7.
- 8 × 7 = 56.
- So the answer is 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: In 5.82, the digit 8 is in the tenths place, and the digit 2 is in the hundredths place.
- Steps:
- In 3.47, the digits after the decimal are tenths then hundredths.
- The digit 4 is directly after the decimal point — the tenths place.
- So 4 has the value of 4 tenths.
- Answer: 4 tenths
[Easy] Area of a Rectangle
- EN: A classroom floor is 9 m long and 6 m wide. What is the area of the floor?
- FR: Le plancher d'une salle de classe est long de 9 m et large de 6 m. Quelle est l'aire du plancher?
- Choices: A) 30 m² B) 48 m² C) 54 m² D) 60 m²
- Hint: Area of a rectangle = length × width. For a 4 m × 5 m room, area = 4 × 5 = 20 m².
- Steps:
- Area = length × width.
- Area = 9 × 6.
- 9 × 6 = 54 m².
- Answer: 54 m²
[Easy] Comparing Fractions
- EN: Which fraction is larger: 3/4 or 2/4?
- FR: Quelle fraction est plus grande : 3/4 ou 2/4?
- Choices: A) 2/4 B) 3/4 C) 1/4 D) They are equal
- Hint: When fractions have the same denominator, the one with the bigger numerator is larger: 5/8 > 3/8.
- Steps:
- Both fractions have the same denominator (4).
- Compare the numerators: 3 > 2.
- So 3/4 is larger.
- Answer: 3/4
[Medium] Long Division with Remainders
- 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 2
- Hint: For 29 ÷ 4, think: 4 × 7 = 28, so the answer is 7 remainder 1.
- Steps:
- 5 × 9 = 45, and 47 − 45 = 2.
- So 47 ÷ 5 = 9 with a remainder of 2.
- The answer is 9 remainder 2.
- Answer: 9 remainder 2
[Medium] Missing Factor
- 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: For 24 ÷ __ = 6, think: 6 × ? = 24, so 6 × 4 = 24, meaning the missing number is 4.
- Steps:
- Think: 9 × ? = 36.
- 9 × 4 = 36.
- So the missing number is 4.
- Answer: 4
[Medium] Elapsed Time
- EN: A hockey game starts at 2:15 PM and ends at 4:45 PM. How long is the game?
- FR: Un match de hockey commence à 14 h 15 et se termine à 16 h 45. Combien de temps dure le match?
- Choices: A) 2 hours B) 2 hours 15 minutes C) 2 hours 30 minutes D) 2 hours 45 minutes
- Hint: From 1:10 to 3:40 — count 2 hours from 1:10 to 3:10, then 30 more minutes to 3:40 = 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Steps:
- From 2:15 to 4:15 is exactly 2 hours.
- From 4:15 to 4:45 is 30 more minutes.
- So the game is 2 hours 30 minutes long.
- Answer: 2 hours 30 minutes
[Medium] Table Word Problem
- EN: The table shows prices at a school tuck shop: muffin costs $0.75, juice costs $1.25, apple costs $0.50. How much does it cost to buy 1 muffin and 1 juice?
- FR: Le tableau indique les prix d'une cantine scolaire : muffin à 0,75 $, jus à 1,25 $, pomme à 0,50 $. Combien coûtent 1 muffin et 1 jus?
- Choices: A) $1.75 B) $2.00 C) $2.25 D) $2.50
- Hint: If a sandwich is $1.50 and milk is $0.75, add them: $1.50 + $0.75 = $2.25.
- Steps:
- Muffin: $0.75; Juice: $1.25.
- Add: $0.75 + $1.25 = $2.00.
- So the total is $2.00.
- Answer: $2.00
[Hard] Multi-Step Word Problem
- EN: A farmer has 5 rows of corn with 8 plants in each row. He harvests 23 plants. How many corn plants are left in the field?
- FR: Un fermier a 5 rangées de maïs avec 8 plants par rangée. Il récolte 23 plants. Combien de plants de maïs reste-t-il dans le champ?
- Choices: A) 15 B) 17 C) 19 D) 21
- Hint: First multiply to find the total (e.g., 3 rows × 6 = 18), then subtract what is removed.
- Steps:
- Total plants: 5 × 8 = 40.
- Subtract harvested: 40 − 23 = 17.
- So 17 corn plants are left.
- Answer: 17
[Hard] Decimal Operations
- EN: Mia buys a notebook for $3.45 and a pen for $1.75. She pays with a $10.00 bill. How much change does she receive?
- FR: Mia achète un cahier pour 3,45 $ et un stylo pour 1,75 $. Elle paie avec un billet de 10,00 $. Combien reçoit-elle en monnaie?
- Choices: A) $4.80 B) $4.90 C) $5.10 D) $5.20
- Hint: If you spend $2.30 + $1.40 = $3.70, and pay with $10.00, the change is $10.00 − $3.70 = $6.30.
- Steps:
- Total spent: $3.45 + $1.75 = $5.20.
- Change: $10.00 − $5.20 = $4.80.
- So Mia receives $4.80 in change.
- Answer: $4.80
Grade 5 Problems
[Easy] Multi-Digit Multiplication
- EN: What is 34 × 6?
- FR: Combien font 34 × 6?
- Choices: A) 194 B) 200 C) 204 D) 214
- Hint: To find 23 × 4, multiply 20 × 4 = 80 and 3 × 4 = 12, then add: 80 + 12 = 92.
- Steps:
- 34 × 6: multiply 30 × 6 = 180 and 4 × 6 = 24.
- Add: 180 + 24 = 204.
- So 34 × 6 = 204.
- Answer: 204
[Easy] Adding Fractions with Like Denominators
- EN: What is 2/7 + 3/7?
- FR: Combien font 2/7 + 3/7?
- Choices: A) 5/14 B) 5/7 C) 6/7 D) 1/7
- Hint: To add 3/8 + 2/8, keep the denominator and add the numerators: 3 + 2 = 5, so 5/8.
- Steps:
- The denominators are the same (7), so keep 7.
- Add the numerators: 2 + 3 = 5.
- So 2/7 + 3/7 = 5/7.
- Answer: 5/7
[Easy] Percentage Intro — 50%
- EN: A Tim Hortons bag has 20 Timbits. 50% of them are chocolate. How many Timbits are chocolate?
- FR: Un sac de Tim Hortons contient 20 Timbits. 50 % d'entre eux sont au chocolat. Combien de Timbits sont au chocolat?
- Choices: A) 5 B) 8 C) 10 D) 15
- Hint: 50% of a number means half of it: 50% of 30 is 30 ÷ 2 = 15.
- Steps:
- 50% means half.
- Half of 20 = 20 ÷ 2 = 10.
- So 10 Timbits are chocolate.
- Answer: 10
[Easy] Decimal Operations
- EN: What is 4.6 + 2.3?
- FR: Combien font 4,6 + 2,3?
- Choices: A) 6.7 B) 6.8 C) 6.9 D) 7.0
- Hint: To add 3.5 + 1.4, line up the decimals: 3 + 1 = 4 and 0.5 + 0.4 = 0.9, so 4.9.
- Steps:
- Line up the decimal points: 4.6 + 2.3.
- Add ones: 4 + 2 = 6; add tenths: 0.6 + 0.3 = 0.9.
- So 4.6 + 2.3 = 6.9.
- Answer: 6.9
[Medium] Multi-Digit Division
- EN: What is 144 ÷ 12?
- FR: Combien font 144 ÷ 12?
- Choices: A) 11 B) 12 C) 13 D) 14
- Hint: For 96 ÷ 8, think: 8 × 12 = 96, so the answer is 12.
- Steps:
- Think: 12 × ? = 144.
- 12 × 12 = 144.
- So 144 ÷ 12 = 12.
- Answer: 12
[Medium] Missing Factor
- EN: __ × 18 = 108. What is the missing number?
- FR: __ × 18 = 108. Quel est le nombre manquant?
- Choices: A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7
- Hint: For __ × 15 = 75, think: 15 × 5 = 75, so the missing number is 5.
- Steps:
- Think: 18 × ? = 108.
- 18 × 6 = 108.
- So the missing number is 6.
- Answer: 6
[Medium] Volume of Rectangular Prism
- EN: A storage box is 5 cm long, 4 cm wide, and 3 cm tall. What is its volume?
- FR: Une boîte de rangement est longue de 5 cm, large de 4 cm et haute de 3 cm. Quel est son volume?
- Choices: A) 48 cm³ B) 60 cm³ C) 70 cm³ D) 72 cm³
- Hint: Volume = length × width × height. For a box 2 × 3 × 4, volume = 2 × 3 × 4 = 24 cm³.
- Steps:
- Volume = length × width × height.
- Volume = 5 × 4 × 3.
- 5 × 4 = 20, then 20 × 3 = 60 cm³.
- Answer: 60 cm³
[Medium] Table Word Problem
- EN: A school store sells pencils for $0.25 each, notebooks for $1.50 each, and erasers for $0.40 each. James buys 3 pencils and 2 erasers. How much does he spend?
- FR: La papeterie de l'école vend des crayons à 0,25 $ chacun, des cahiers à 1,50 $ chacun et des gommes à 0,40 $ chacune. James achète 3 crayons et 2 gommes. Combien dépense-t-il?
- Choices: A) $1.45 B) $1.55 C) $1.65 D) $1.75
- Hint: If pens cost $0.30 each and you buy 4, that is 4 × $0.30 = $1.20; then add any other items.
- Steps:
- 3 pencils: 3 × $0.25 = $0.75.
- 2 erasers: 2 × $0.40 = $0.80.
- Total: $0.75 + $0.80 = $1.55.
- Answer: $1.55
[Hard] Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
- EN: A recipe needs 7/9 cup of oats. Lucas has already added 4/9 cup. How much more does he need to add?
- FR: Une recette nécessite 7/9 de tasse d'avoine. Lucas en a déjà ajouté 4/9 de tasse. Combien doit-il encore en ajouter?
- Choices: A) 1/9 B) 2/9 C) 3/9 D) 4/9
- Hint: To subtract 5/8 − 2/8, keep the denominator and subtract numerators: 5 − 2 = 3, so 3/8.
- Steps:
- Subtract: 7/9 − 4/9.
- Keep the denominator: 7 − 4 = 3.
- So 3/9 more cups are needed.
- Answer: 3/9
[Hard] Percentage — 25% and 10%
- EN: A hockey jersey originally costs $80. It is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price?
- FR: Un chandail de hockey coûte initialement 80 $. Il est en solde à 25 % de rabais. Quel est le prix de vente?
- Choices: A) $55 B) $60 C) $65 D) $70
- Hint: 25% of $60 = $60 ÷ 4 = $15 off, so the sale price = $60 − $15 = $45.
- Steps:
- 25% of $80 = $80 ÷ 4 = $20 off.
- Sale price = $80 − $20 = $60.
- So the sale price is $60.
- Answer: $60
Grade 6 Problems
[Easy] Fraction Multiplication
- EN: What is 1/2 × 4/5?
- FR: Combien font 1/2 × 4/5?
- Choices: A) 5/10 B) 4/10 C) 2/5 D) 3/10
- Hint: To multiply 1/3 × 3/5, multiply across: numerators 1 × 3 = 3, denominators 3 × 5 = 15, giving 3/15 = 1/5.
- Steps:
- Multiply numerators: 1 × 4 = 4.
- Multiply denominators: 2 × 5 = 10.
- So 1/2 × 4/5 = 4/10 = 2/5.
- Answer: 2/5
[Easy] Percent of a Number
- EN: What is 10% of 90?
- FR: Combien représente 10 % de 90?
- Choices: A) 7 B) 8 C) 9 D) 10
- Hint: 10% of any number means dividing it by 10: 10% of 50 = 50 ÷ 10 = 5.
- Steps:
- 10% = divide by 10.
- 90 ÷ 10 = 9.
- So 10% of 90 is 9.
- Answer: 9
[Easy] Integers Intro
- EN: What is −3 + 7?
- FR: Combien font −3 + 7?
- Choices: A) −4 B) −10 C) 4 D) 10
- Hint: For −2 + 5, start at −2 on a number line and move 5 to the right to reach 3.
- Steps:
- Start at −3 on a number line.
- Move 7 steps to the right: −3 + 7 = 4.
- So −3 + 7 = 4.
- Answer: 4
[Easy] Order of Operations (BEDMAS)
- EN: What is 3 + 4 × 2?
- FR: Combien font 3 + 4 × 2?
- Choices: A) 10 B) 11 C) 14 D) 16
- Hint: In BEDMAS, multiplication comes before addition: for 5 + 3 × 2, do 3 × 2 = 6 first, then 5 + 6 = 11.
- Steps:
- Multiplication first: 4 × 2 = 8.
- Then addition: 3 + 8 = 11.
- So 3 + 4 × 2 = 11.
- Answer: 11
[Medium] Ratio
- EN: In a class, the ratio of boys to girls is 3:5. If there are 15 boys, how many girls are there?
- FR: Dans une classe, le rapport garçons : filles est de 3 : 5. S'il y a 15 garçons, combien y a-t-il de filles?
- Choices: A) 20 B) 25 C) 30 D) 35
- Hint: If the ratio is 2:3 and there are 8 of the first group, multiply the second by the same factor: 8 ÷ 2 = 4, then 3 × 4 = 12.
- Steps:
- Find the scale factor: 15 ÷ 3 = 5.
- Multiply girls' ratio by 5: 5 × 5 = 25.
- So there are 25 girls.
- Answer: 25
[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) 18 C) 19 D) 20
- Hint: If n = 3, then 2n + 1 = 2 × 3 + 1 = 6 + 1 = 7.
- Steps:
- Substitute n = 6: 4 × 6 − 5.
- 4 × 6 = 24.
- 24 − 5 = 19.
- Answer: 19
[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) 2/3
- Hint: To divide 2/3 ÷ 1/4, flip the second fraction and multiply: 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 a hockey team's scoring: Game 1: 3 goals, Game 2: 5 goals, Game 3: 4 goals. The team earns 2 points for each goal. How many total points did they earn over all three games?
- FR: Le tableau montre les buts d'une équipe de hockey : Partie 1 : 3 buts, Partie 2 : 5 buts, Partie 3 : 4 buts. L'équipe gagne 2 points par but. Combien de points ont-ils gagnés au total sur les trois parties?
- Choices: A) 20 B) 22 C) 24 D) 26
- Hint: Add all values first (e.g., 2 + 4 + 6 = 12 goals), then multiply by the points per goal.
- Steps:
- Total goals: 3 + 5 + 4 = 12.
- Points: 12 × 2 = 24.
- So the team earned 24 total points.
- Answer: 24
[Hard] Percent Problem
- EN: A winter jacket is on sale for 35% off its original price of $120. What is the sale price?
- FR: Un manteau d'hiver est en solde à 35 % de rabais sur son prix original de 120 $. Quel est le prix de vente?
- Choices: A) $72 B) $76 C) $78 D) $80
- Hint: Find 20% of $80: $80 × 0.20 = $16 off, so sale price = $80 − $16 = $64.
- Steps:
- Find 35% of $120: $120 × 0.35 = $42.
- Subtract the discount: $120 − $42 = $78.
- So the sale price is $78.
- Answer: $78
[Hard] Order of Operations Multi-Step
- EN: Evaluate: (18 − 6) ÷ 3 + 2² − 1
- FR: Évalue : (18 − 6) ÷ 3 + 2² − 1
- Choices: A) 6 B) 7 C) 8 D) 9
- Hint: For (10 − 4) ÷ 2 + 3² − 5, do brackets first, then exponents, then division, then addition/subtraction.
- Steps:
- Brackets: 18 − 6 = 12.
- Exponent: 2² = 4.
- Division: 12 ÷ 3 = 4.
- Add and subtract left to right: 4 + 4 − 1 = 7.
- Answer: 7
Grade 7 Problems
[Easy] Integer Addition
- EN: What is −8 + (−5)?
- FR: Combien font −8 + (−5)?
- Choices: A) −13 B) −3 C) 3 D) 13
- Hint: Adding two negatives gives a bigger negative: −4 + (−6) = −10.
- Steps:
- Both numbers are negative.
- Add their absolute values: 8 + 5 = 13.
- The result is negative: −13.
- Answer: −13
[Easy] Percentage Discount
- EN: A $60 board game is 20% off. How much do you save?
- FR: Un jeu de société à 60 $ est à 20 % de rabais. Combien économises-tu?
- Choices: A) $10 B) $12 C) $15 D) $20
- Hint: 20% of $50 = $50 × 0.20 = $10 off.
- Steps:
- Find 20% of $60: $60 × 0.20 = $12.
- You save $12.
- So the answer is $12.
- Answer: $12
[Easy] Integer Subtraction
- EN: What is 5 − (−3)?
- FR: Combien font 5 − (−3)?
- Choices: A) 2 B) 7 C) 8 D) 15
- Hint: Subtracting a negative is like adding a positive: 4 − (−2) = 4 + 2 = 6.
- Steps:
- Change subtraction of a negative to addition: 5 + 3.
- 5 + 3 = 8.
- So 5 − (−3) = 8.
- Answer: 8
[Easy] One-Step Linear Equation
- EN: Solve for x: x + 9 = 16
- FR: Résous pour x : x + 9 = 16
- Choices: A) x = 5 B) x = 6 C) x = 7 D) x = 8
- Hint: For y + 4 = 11, subtract 4 from both sides: y = 11 − 4 = 7.
- Steps:
- Subtract 9 from both sides: x = 16 − 9.
- 16 − 9 = 7.
- So x = 7.
- Answer: x = 7
[Medium] Surface Area of a Rectangular Prism
- EN: A box is 4 cm long, 3 cm wide, and 2 cm tall. What is its surface area?
- FR: Une boîte est longue de 4 cm, large de 3 cm et haute de 2 cm. Quelle est son aire totale?
- Choices: A) 48 cm² B) 52 cm² C) 56 cm² D) 60 cm²
- Hint: Surface area = 2(lw + lh + wh). For a 5 × 3 × 2 box: 2(15 + 10 + 6) = 2(31) = 62 cm².
- Steps:
- SA = 2(lw + lh + wh).
- SA = 2(4×3 + 4×2 + 3×2) = 2(12 + 8 + 6).
- SA = 2 × 26 = 52 cm².
- Answer: 52 cm²
[Medium] Probability
- EN: A bag has 4 red marbles and 6 blue marbles. What is the probability of picking a red marble?
- FR: Un sac contient 4 billes rouges et 6 billes bleues. Quelle est la probabilité de piger une bille rouge?
- Choices: A) 1/5 B) 2/5 C) 3/5 D) 4/5
- Hint: Probability = favourable outcomes ÷ total outcomes. If 3 red out of 9 total, probability = 3/9 = 1/3.
- Steps:
- Total marbles: 4 + 6 = 10.
- Red marbles: 4.
- Probability = 4/10 = 2/5.
- Answer: 2/5
[Medium] Tip Calculation
- EN: A family's restaurant bill is $48.00. They want to leave a 15% tip. How much is the tip?
- FR: La facture d'un restaurant pour une famille est de 48,00 $. Ils veulent laisser un pourboire de 15 %. Combien est le pourboire?
- Choices: A) $6.20 B) $7.20 C) $7.50 D) $8.20
- Hint: 15% = 10% + 5%. For $60: 10% = $6.00, 5% = $3.00, so 15% = $9.00.
- Steps:
- 10% of $48 = $4.80.
- 5% of $48 = $2.40.
- 15% = $4.80 + $2.40 = $7.20.
- Answer: $7.20
[Medium] Table Word Problem
- EN: The table shows snowfall (cm) in Winnipeg: Monday 12 cm, Tuesday 8 cm, Wednesday 15 cm. The city plows when total snowfall exceeds 30 cm. After which day does the city first need to plow?
- FR: Le tableau montre les chutes de neige (cm) à Winnipeg : lundi 12 cm, mardi 8 cm, mercredi 15 cm. La ville déneige quand le total dépasse 30 cm. Après quel jour la ville doit-elle déneiger pour la première fois?
- Choices: A) Monday B) Tuesday C) Wednesday D) Not yet by Wednesday
- Hint: Add the amounts day by day and check each total against the threshold.
- Steps:
- After Monday: 12 cm — not over 30.
- After Tuesday: 12 + 8 = 20 cm — not over 30.
- After Wednesday: 20 + 15 = 35 cm — exceeds 30, so the city plows after Wednesday.
- Answer: Wednesday
[Hard] Integer Multiplication and Division
- EN: What is (−6) × (−4) ÷ (−3)?
- FR: Combien font (−6) × (−4) ÷ (−3)?
- Choices: A) −8 B) 8 C) −12 D) 12
- Hint: For (−5) × (−2) ÷ (−1), first multiply: (−5) × (−2) = 10, then divide: 10 ÷ (−1) = −10.
- Steps:
- First: (−6) × (−4) = 24 (negative × negative = positive).
- Then: 24 ÷ (−3) = −8 (positive ÷ negative = negative).
- So the answer is −8.
- Answer: −8
[Hard] Multi-Step Percentage Problem
- EN: A store increases the price of a loonie-priced snack by 20%, then offers a 10% discount on the new price. If the original price is $5.00, what is the final price?
- FR: Un magasin augmente le prix d'une collation de 20 %, puis offre un rabais de 10 % sur le nouveau prix. Si le prix original est de 5,00 $, quel est le prix final?
- Choices: A) $5.40 B) $5.50 C) $5.60 D) $6.00
- Hint: For a $10 item increased by 30% then discounted by 10%: new price = $13.00, then $13.00 × 0.90 = $11.70.
- Steps:
- Increase by 20%: $5.00 × 1.20 = $6.00.
- Discount by 10%: $6.00 × 0.90 = $5.40.
- So the final price is $5.40.
- Answer: $5.40
Grade 8 Problems
[Easy] Perfect Squares
- EN: What is √144?
- FR: Combien vaut √144?
- Choices: A) 11 B) 12 C) 13 D) 14
- Hint: Ask: what number times itself equals the number? For √81, 9 × 9 = 81, so √81 = 9.
- Steps:
- Ask: what number multiplied by itself equals 144?
- 12 × 12 = 144.
- So √144 = 12.
- Answer: 12
[Easy] Two-Step Linear Equation
- 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: For 3y + 2 = 11, subtract 2 first: 3y = 9, then divide: y = 3.
- Steps:
- Subtract 5 from both sides: 2x = 8.
- Divide by 2: x = 4.
- So x = 4.
- Answer: x = 4
[Easy] Mean
- EN: Find the mean of: 10, 14, 8, 12
- FR: Trouve la moyenne de : 10, 14, 8, 12
- Choices: A) 10 B) 11 C) 12 D) 13
- Hint: Mean = sum ÷ count. For 6, 8, 10: sum = 24, count = 3, mean = 24 ÷ 3 = 8.
- Steps:
- Sum: 10 + 14 + 8 + 12 = 44.
- Count: 4 values.
- Mean = 44 ÷ 4 = 11.
- Answer: 11
[Easy] Percent Increase
- EN: A store raises the price of a book from $20 to $25. What is the percent increase?
- FR: Un magasin augmente le prix d'un livre de 20 $ à 25 $. Quel est le pourcentage d'augmentation?
- Choices: A) 20% B) 25% C) 30% D) 35%
- Hint: Percent increase = (new − old) ÷ old × 100%. For $40 to $48: (8 ÷ 40) × 100% = 20%.
- Steps:
- Increase: $25 − $20 = $5.
- Percent increase = (5 ÷ 20) × 100% = 25%.
- So the price increased by 25%.
- Answer: 25%
[Medium] Two-Step Equation (Harder)
- EN: Solve for x: 3x − 7 = 14
- FR: Résous pour x : 3x − 7 = 14
- Choices: A) x = 5 B) x = 6 C) x = 7 D) x = 8
- Hint: For 4y − 3 = 17, add 3 first: 4y = 20, then divide: y = 5.
- Steps:
- Add 7 to both sides: 3x = 21.
- Divide by 3: x = 7.
- So x = 7.
- Answer: x = 7
[Medium] Pythagorean Theorem
- EN: A right triangle has legs of 6 cm and 8 cm. What is the length of the hypotenuse?
- FR: Un triangle rectangle a des cathètes de 6 cm et 8 cm. Quelle est la longueur de l'hypoténuse?
- Choices: A) 9 cm B) 10 cm C) 11 cm D) 12 cm
- Hint: For legs 3 and 4: 3² + 4² = 9 + 16 = 25, √25 = 5. So the hypotenuse is 5.
- Steps:
- Use a² + b² = c²: 6² + 8² = c².
- 36 + 64 = 100.
- c = √100 = 10 cm.
- Answer: 10 cm
[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: To find the median of 2, 6, 4, 8, 10 — sort first: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, then pick the middle: 6.
- Steps:
- Sort the numbers: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9.
- The middle value (3rd out of 5) is 5.
- So the median is 5.
- Answer: 5
[Medium] Slope Intro
- EN: A line passes through (0, 2) and (4, 10). What is the slope of the line?
- FR: Une droite passe par (0, 2) et (4, 10). Quel est le taux de variation de la droite?
- Choices: A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4
- Hint: Slope = (y₂ − y₁) ÷ (x₂ − x₁). For (0,1) and (3,7): slope = (7−1)÷(3−0) = 6÷3 = 2.
- Steps:
- Slope = (10 − 2) ÷ (4 − 0).
- = 8 ÷ 4.
- = 2.
- Answer: 2
[Hard] Pythagorean Theorem — Word Problem
- EN: A ladder is leaning against a wall. The base of the ladder is 5 m from the wall, and the ladder reaches 12 m up the wall. How long is the ladder?
- FR: Une échelle est appuyée contre un mur. La base de l'échelle est à 5 m du mur et l'échelle atteint 12 m de hauteur. Quelle est la longueur de l'échelle?
- Choices: A) 11 m B) 13 m C) 15 m D) 17 m
- Hint: Draw a right triangle. Use a² + b² = c². For legs 8 and 15: 64 + 225 = 289, √289 = 17.
- Steps:
- Use a² + b² = c²: 5² + 12² = c².
- 25 + 144 = 169.
- c = √169 = 13 m.
- Answer: 13 m
[Hard] Percent Decrease with Two Steps
- EN: A pair of skates originally costs $150. They go on sale for 30% off. A week later, the sale price is reduced by a further 10%. What is the final price?
- FR: Une paire de patins coûte initialement 150 $. Ils sont mis en solde à 30 % de rabais. Une semaine plus tard, le prix de vente est réduit de 10 % supplémentaire. Quel est le prix final?
- Choices: A) $88.50 B) $90.50 C) $94.50 D) $96.50
- Hint: For a $200 item: 20% off → $160, then 10% off → $160 × 0.90 = $144.
- Steps:
- 30% off $150: $150 × 0.70 = $105.
- 10% off $105: $105 × 0.90 = $94.50.
- So the final price is $94.50.
- Answer: $94.50
Grade 9 Problems
[Easy] Solving a Linear Equation
- EN: Solve for x: 4x − 3 = 17
- FR: Résous pour x : 4x − 3 = 17
- Choices: A) x = 4 B) x = 5 C) x = 6 D) x = 7
- Hint: For 5y − 2 = 13, add 2 first: 5y = 15, then divide: y = 3.
- Steps:
- Add 3 to both sides: 4x = 20.
- Divide by 4: x = 5.
- So x = 5.
- Answer: x = 5
[Easy] Adding Polynomials
- EN: Simplify: (3x + 5) + (2x − 3)
- FR: Simplifie : (3x + 5) + (2x − 3)
- Choices: A) 4x + 2 B) 5x + 2 C) 5x + 8 D) 6x + 2
- Hint: To add (4a + 6) + (a − 2), combine like terms: 4a + a = 5a and 6 − 2 = 4, giving 5a + 4.
- Steps:
- Combine x-terms: 3x + 2x = 5x.
- Combine constants: 5 + (−3) = 2.
- So the result is 5x + 2.
- Answer: 5x + 2
[Easy] Slope-Intercept Form
- EN: What is the slope of the line y = 3x − 7?
- FR: Quel est le taux de variation de la droite y = 3x − 7?
- Choices: A) −7 B) 3 C) 7 D) −3
- Hint: In y = mx + b, the slope is always the value of m. For y = 5x + 2, the slope is 5.
- Steps:
- The equation is in y = mx + b form.
- The value of m (the coefficient of x) is 3.
- So the slope is 3.
- Answer: 3
[Easy] Linear Inequality
- EN: Solve for x: x + 4 > 9
- FR: Résous pour x : x + 4 > 9
- Choices: A) x > 3 B) x > 4 C) x > 5 D) x > 6
- Hint: For y + 3 > 8, subtract 3 from both sides: y > 5.
- Steps:
- Subtract 4 from both sides: x > 9 − 4.
- x > 5.
- So the solution is x > 5.
- Answer: x > 5
[Medium] Multiplying Polynomials
- EN: Expand: (x + 3)(x + 4)
- FR: Développe : (x + 3)(x + 4)
- Choices: A) x² + 6x + 12 B) x² + 7x + 12 C) x² + 8x + 12 D) x² + 7x + 7
- Hint: For (x + 2)(x + 5), use FOIL: x² + 5x + 2x + 10 = x² + 7x + 10.
- Steps:
- FOIL: x × x = x²; x × 4 = 4x; 3 × x = 3x; 3 × 4 = 12.
- Combine like terms: x² + (4x + 3x) + 12 = x² + 7x + 12.
- So the answer is x² + 7x + 12.
- Answer: x² + 7x + 12
[Medium] Trigonometry — SOH
- EN: In a right triangle, the opposite side is 6 cm and the hypotenuse is 10 cm. What is sin(θ)?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté opposé mesure 6 cm et l'hypoténuse mesure 10 cm. Combien vaut sin(θ)?
- Choices: A) 0.4 B) 0.5 C) 0.6 D) 0.8
- Hint: sin(θ) = opposite ÷ hypotenuse. For opposite = 4 and hypotenuse = 8, sin(θ) = 4/8 = 0.5.
- Steps:
- sin(θ) = opposite ÷ hypotenuse.
- sin(θ) = 6 ÷ 10.
- sin(θ) = 0.6.
- Answer: 0.6
[Medium] Similar Triangles
- EN: Two similar triangles have corresponding sides of 4 cm and 6 cm. If the shorter triangle has a second side of 8 cm, how long is the corresponding side of the larger triangle?
- FR: Deux triangles semblables ont des côtés correspondants de 4 cm et 6 cm. Si le plus petit triangle a un deuxième côté de 8 cm, quelle est la longueur du côté correspondant du plus grand triangle?
- Choices: A) 10 cm B) 11 cm C) 12 cm D) 14 cm
- Hint: Find the scale factor (larger ÷ smaller), then multiply the known side. For ratio 5:3 and side 9: 9 × (5/3) = 15.
- Steps:
- Scale factor = 6 ÷ 4 = 1.5.
- Corresponding side = 8 × 1.5 = 12 cm.
- So the side is 12 cm.
- Answer: 12 cm
[Medium] Graphing Lines
- EN: A line has equation y = −2x + 5. What is the y-intercept?
- FR: Une droite a l'équation y = −2x + 5. Quelle est son ordonnée à l'origine?
- Choices: A) −2 B) 2 C) 5 D) −5
- Hint: In y = mx + b, the y-intercept is b. For y = 4x − 3, the y-intercept is −3.
- Steps:
- The equation is y = −2x + 5, which is in y = mx + b form.
- The y-intercept b = 5.
- So the y-intercept is 5.
- Answer: 5
[Hard] Trigonometry — Finding an Angle
- EN: In a right triangle, the adjacent side is 5 cm and the hypotenuse is 13 cm. Using CAH, what is cos(θ)?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté adjacent mesure 5 cm et l'hypoténuse mesure 13 cm. En utilisant CAH, combien vaut cos(θ)?
- Choices: A) 5/12 B) 5/13 C) 12/13 D) 13/5
- Hint: cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse. For adjacent = 7 and hypotenuse = 25, cos(θ) = 7/25.
- Steps:
- cos(θ) = adjacent ÷ hypotenuse.
- cos(θ) = 5 ÷ 13.
- So cos(θ) = 5/13.
- Answer: 5/13
[Hard] Subtracting Polynomials with Distribution
- EN: Simplify: (5x² + 3x − 2) − (2x² − x + 4)
- FR: Simplifie : (5x² + 3x − 2) − (2x² − x + 4)
- Choices: A) 3x² + 2x − 6 B) 3x² + 4x − 6 C) 3x² + 4x + 6 D) 7x² + 2x − 6
- Hint: For (6a² + 2a − 1) − (a² − 3a + 5), distribute the negative and combine: 5a² + 5a − 6.
- Steps:
- Distribute the negative: 5x² + 3x − 2 − 2x² + x − 4.
- Combine x²-terms: 5x² − 2x² = 3x².
- Combine x-terms: 3x + x = 4x; constants: −2 − 4 = −6. Result: 3x² + 4x − 6.
- Answer: 3x² + 4x − 6
Grade 10 Problems
[Easy] Factoring a Quadratic
- EN: Factor: x² + 5x + 6
- FR: Factorise : x² + 5x + 6
- Choices: A) (x + 1)(x + 6) B) (x + 2)(x + 3) C) (x + 3)(x + 4) D) (x + 5)(x + 1)
- Hint: Find two numbers that multiply to the constant and add to the middle coefficient. For x² + 7x + 12, look for numbers giving × = 12 and + = 7: that is 3 and 4.
- Steps:
- Find two numbers that multiply to 6 and add to 5: 2 and 3.
- Write as (x + 2)(x + 3).
- Check: (x + 2)(x + 3) = x² + 5x + 6. ✓
- Answer: (x + 2)(x + 3)
[Easy] Trigonometry — TOA
- EN: In a right triangle, the opposite side is 7 cm and the adjacent side is 7 cm. What is tan(θ)?
- FR: Dans un triangle rectangle, le côté opposé mesure 7 cm et le côté adjacent mesure 7 cm. Combien vaut tan(θ)?
- Choices: A) 0 B) 0.5 C) 1 D) 2
- Hint: tan(θ) = opposite ÷ adjacent. For opposite = 5 and adjacent = 10, tan(θ) = 5/10 = 0.5.
- Steps:
- tan(θ) = opposite ÷ adjacent.
- tan(θ) = 7 ÷ 7.
- tan(θ) = 1.
- Answer: 1
[Easy] System of Equations — Substitution
- EN: Solve the system: y = 2x and x + y = 9. What is x?
- FR: Résous le système : y = 2x et x + y = 9. Combien vaut x?
- Choices: A) x = 2 B) x = 3 C) x = 4 D) x = 5
- Hint: For y = 3x and x + y = 8, substitute: x + 3x = 8 → 4x = 8 → x = 2.
- Steps:
- Substitute y = 2x into x + y = 9: x + 2x = 9.
- 3x = 9; x = 3.
- So x = 3.
- Answer: x = 3
[Easy] Volume of a Cylinder
- EN: A cylindrical can has radius 3 cm and height 10 cm. What is its volume? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
- FR: Une boîte cylindrique a un rayon de 3 cm et une hauteur de 10 cm. Quel est son volume? (Utilise π ≈ 3,14)
- Choices: A) 188.4 cm³ B) 251.2 cm³ C) 282.6 cm³ D) 300.0 cm³
- Hint: Volume of cylinder = π × r² × h. For r = 2, h = 5: V = 3.14 × 4 × 5 = 62.8 cm³.
- Steps:
- V = π × r² × h = 3.14 × 3² × 10.
- 3² = 9; 3.14 × 9 = 28.26.
- 28.26 × 10 = 282.6 cm³.
- Answer: 282.6 cm³
[Medium] Completing the Square
- EN: Complete the square to rewrite x² + 6x + 5 = 0 in the form (x + a)² = b. What is b?
- FR: Complète le carré pour réécrire x² + 6x + 5 = 0 sous la forme (x + a)² = b. Combien vaut b?
- Choices: A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 9
- Hint: For x² + 4x + 1 = 0, half of 4 is 2, so (x + 2)² − 4 + 1 = 0, giving (x + 2)² = 3.
- Steps:
- Half of 6 is 3; (x + 3)² = x² + 6x + 9.
- Rewrite: x² + 6x + 5 = 0 → (x + 3)² − 9 + 5 = 0.
- (x + 3)² = 4, so b = 4.
- Answer: 4
[Medium] Circle Geometry — Arc Length
- EN: A circle has radius 5 cm. What is the circumference? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
- FR: Un cercle a un rayon de 5 cm. Quelle est sa circonférence? (Utilise π ≈ 3,14)
- Choices: A) 25.1 cm B) 31.4 cm C) 37.7 cm D) 78.5 cm
- Hint: Circumference = 2 × π × r. For r = 4: C = 2 × 3.14 × 4 = 25.12 cm.
- Steps:
- C = 2 × π × r = 2 × 3.14 × 5.
- 2 × 3.14 = 6.28; 6.28 × 5 = 31.4.
- So C = 31.4 cm.
- Answer: 31.4 cm
[Medium] Quadratic Formula
- EN: Use the quadratic formula to solve x² − 5x + 6 = 0. What are the roots?
- FR: Utilise la formule quadratique pour résoudre x² − 5x + 6 = 0. Quelles sont les racines?
- Choices: A) x = 1 and x = 6 B) x = 2 and x = 3 C) x = 3 and x = 4 D) x = −2 and x = −3
- Hint: Use x = (−b ± √(b²−4ac)) ÷ 2a. For x² − 7x + 12 = 0, the roots are 3 and 4.
- Steps:
- a = 1, b = −5, c = 6. Discriminant: (−5)² − 4(1)(6) = 25 − 24 = 1.
- x = (5 ± 1) ÷ 2: x = 6/2 = 3 or x = 4/2 = 2.
- Roots are x = 2 and x = 3.
- Answer: x = 2 and x = 3
[Medium] Systems of Equations — Elimination
- EN: Solve: 2x + y = 10 and x − y = 2. What is x?
- FR: Résous : 2x + y = 10 et x − y = 2. Combien vaut x?
- Choices: A) x = 3 B) x = 4 C) x = 5 D) x = 6
- Hint: Add the two equations to eliminate y: for 3x + y = 12 and x − y = 4, adding gives 4x = 16, so x = 4.
- Steps:
- Add the equations: (2x + y) + (x − y) = 10 + 2 → 3x = 12.
- x = 12 ÷ 3 = 4.
- So x = 4.
- Answer: x = 4
[Hard] Surface Area of a Cone
- EN: A cone has radius 6 cm and slant height 10 cm. What is its total surface area? (Use π ≈ 3.14)
- FR: Un cône a un rayon de 6 cm et une hauteur oblique de 10 cm. Quelle est son aire totale? (Utilise π ≈ 3,14)
- Choices: A) 226.08 cm² B) 301.44 cm² C) 376.80 cm² D) 452.16 cm²
- Hint: Total surface area of a cone = πr² + πrl. For r = 3, l = 5: 3.14(9) + 3.14(3)(5) = 28.26 + 47.1 = 75.36 cm².
- Steps:
- Base area: π × 6² = 3.14 × 36 = 113.04 cm².
- Lateral area: π × 6 × 10 = 3.14 × 60 = 188.4 cm².
- Total: 113.04 + 188.4 = 301.44 cm².
- Answer: 301.44 cm²
[Hard] Quadratic — Word Problem
- EN: The height of a ball (in metres) is given by h = −5t² + 20t. At what time t (in seconds) does the ball reach the ground again (h = 0, t > 0)?
- FR: La hauteur d'une balle (en mètres) est donnée par h = −5t² + 20t. À quel moment t (en secondes) la balle touche-t-elle le sol à nouveau (h = 0, t > 0)?
- Choices: A) t = 2 seconds B) t = 3 seconds C) t = 4 seconds D) t = 5 seconds
- Hint: Set h = 0 and factor: for h = −4t² + 16t = 0, factor as −4t(t − 4) = 0, giving t = 0 or t = 4.
- Steps:
- Set h = 0: −5t² + 20t = 0.
- Factor: −5t(t − 4) = 0.
- Solutions: t = 0 (launch) or t = 4. So the ball lands at t = 4 seconds.
- Answer: t = 4 seconds
Grade 11 Problems
[Easy] Exponential Function
- EN: An exponential function is f(x) = 2^x. What is f(5)?
- FR: Une fonction exponentielle est f(x) = 2^x. Combien vaut f(5)?
- Choices: A) 10 B) 16 C) 32 D) 64
- Hint: For f(x) = 2^x, evaluate by multiplying: f(4) = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 16.
- Steps:
- f(5) = 2^5.
- 2^5 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 32.
- So f(5) = 32.
- Answer: 32
[Easy] Logarithm Intro
- EN: What is log₂(8)?
- FR: Combien vaut log₂(8)?
- Choices: A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 8
- Hint: log₂(16) asks: 2 to what power equals 16? Since 2⁴ = 16, log₂(16) = 4.
- Steps:
- log₂(8) asks: 2 to what power equals 8?
- 2³ = 8.
- So log₂(8) = 3.
- Answer: 3
[Easy] Arithmetic Sequence
- EN: An arithmetic sequence starts at 3 and has a common difference of 5. What is the 6th term?
- FR: Une suite arithmétique commence à 3 et a une raison de 5. Quel est le 6e terme?
- Choices: A) 25 B) 28 C) 30 D) 33
- Hint: For a sequence starting at 2 with difference 4, the nth term is 2 + (n−1) × 4. The 5th term = 2 + 4 × 4 = 18.
- Steps:
- Use the formula: a_n = a₁ + (n−1) × d.
- a₆ = 3 + (6−1) × 5 = 3 + 25 = 28.
- So the 6th term is 28.
- Answer: 28
[Easy] Compound Interest
- EN: $500 is invested at 4% interest compounded annually for 2 years. What is the amount after 2 years?
- FR: 500 $ sont investis à un taux d'intérêt de 4 % composé annuellement pendant 2 ans. Quel est le montant après 2 ans?
- Choices: A) $538.40 B) $540.00 C) $541.00 D) $542.40
- Hint: Use A = P(1 + r)^t. For $100 at 5% for 2 years: A = 100 × 1.05² = 100 × 1.1025 = $110.25.
- Steps:
- A = 500 × (1.04)².
- 1.04² = 1.0816.
- A = 500 × 1.0816 = $540.80. The closest available choice is $540.00, but rounding to the nearest listed option: $541.00 is not exact; checking: 500 × 1.04 = 520, 520 × 1.04 = 540.80, so the exact answer is $540.80, which is not among the choices — select the nearest: none exact, but $541.00 is closest to $540.80.
- Answer: $541.00
[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) (4, 2) D) (3, 2)
- Hint: The x-coordinate of the vertex is x = −b/(2a). For y = x² − 6x + 10, x = 6/2 = 3, then y = 9 − 18 + 10 = 1, vertex (3, 1).
- Steps:
- x = −(−4) ÷ (2 × 1) = 4 ÷ 2 = 2.
- y = 2² − 4(2) + 7 = 4 − 8 + 7 = 3.
- Vertex is (2, 3).
- Answer: (2, 3)
[Medium] Geometric Series Sum
- EN: Find the sum of the first 4 terms of the geometric series: 2, 6, 18, 54, ...
- FR: Trouve la somme des 4 premiers termes de la suite géométrique : 2, 6, 18, 54, ...
- Choices: A) 70 B) 78 C) 80 D) 86
- Hint: Just add the first 4 terms directly: 2 + 6 + 18 + 54. Or use S = a(rⁿ − 1)/(r − 1).
- Steps:
- Add the terms: 2 + 6 = 8; 8 + 18 = 26; 26 + 54 = 80.
- So the sum is 80.
- Answer: 80
[Medium] Trigonometric Identity
- EN: Simplify sin²(θ) + cos²(θ).
- FR: Simplifie sin²(θ) + cos²(θ).
- Choices: A) 0 B) sin(θ) C) cos(θ) D) 1
- Hint: This is one of the most important Pythagorean identities in trigonometry — it is always true for any angle.
- Steps:
- The Pythagorean identity states that sin²(θ) + cos²(θ) = 1 for all values of θ.
- This is a fundamental identity.
- So the simplified value is 1.
- Answer: 1
[Medium] Annuity
- EN: Priya deposits $200 at the end of each year into an account earning 5% annual interest. How much is in the account after 3 years?
- FR: Priya dépose 200 $ à la fin de chaque année dans un compte qui rapporte 5 % d'intérêt annuel. Combien y a-t-il dans le compte après 3 ans?
- Choices: A) $620.00 B) $630.50 C) $662.05 D) $700.00
- Hint: Each deposit earns interest for the remaining years. Year 1 deposit earns interest twice, year 2 once, year 3 earns none by the end.
- Steps:
- Year 1 deposit grows: 200 × 1.05² = 200 × 1.1025 = 220.50.
- Year 2 deposit grows: 200 × 1.05¹ = 210.00.
- Year 3 deposit: 200 × 1 = 200. Wait — if deposited at end of each year, the last deposit earns no interest by the end of year 3.
- Total: 220.50 + 210.00 + 200.00 = 630.50. Hmm — actually year 1 deposit is at end of year 1, so by end of year 3 it has earned 2 years of interest: 200 × 1.05² = 220.50. Year 2 deposit earns 1 year: 200 × 1.05 = 210. Year 3 deposit earns 0 years: 200. Total = 630.50.
- Answer: $630.50
[Hard] Logarithm Laws
- EN: Simplify: log₃(81) − log₃(9)
- FR: Simplifie : log₃(81) − log₃(9)
- Choices: A) log₃(2) B) 1 C) 2 D) 3
- Hint: loga(M) − loga(N) = log_a(M/N). So log₂(16) − log₂(4) = log₂(4) = 2.
- Steps:
- log₃(81) − log₃(9) = log₃(81/9) = log₃(9).
- 3² = 9, so log₃(9) = 2.
- So the answer is 2.
- Answer: 2
[Hard] Compound Interest — Solving for Time
- EN: How many years does it take for $1000 to double at 10% interest compounded annually? (Use trial values: 7² ≈ , check 1000 × 1.10^7)
- FR: En combien d'années 1 000 $ double-t-il à un taux de 10 % d'intérêt composé annuellement? (Utilise des valeurs d'essai.)
- Choices: A) 5 years B) 6 years C) 7 years D) 8 years
- Hint: Try 1000 × 1.10^n and look for when the result first exceeds 2000. Test n = 6 and n = 7.
- Steps:
- 1000 × 1.10^6 = 1000 × 1.7716 = $1771.60 (not yet double).
- 1000 × 1.10^7 = 1000 × 1.9487 = $1948.70 (not yet double).
- 1000 × 1.10^8 = 1000 × 2.1436 = $2143.60 (exceeds 2000). So the answer is 8 years.
- Answer: 8 years
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 file?
- Choices: A) 16 B) 18 C) 24 D) 32
- Hint: The number of ways to arrange n items in a row is n! For 3 items: 3! = 3 × 2 × 1 = 6.
- Steps:
- 4! = 4 × 3 × 2 × 1.
- = 24.
- So there are 24 ways.
- Answer: 24
[Easy] Combinations
- EN: How many ways can you choose 2 students from a group of 5?
- FR: De combien de façons peut-on choisir 2 élèves dans un groupe de 5?
- Choices: A) 8 B) 10 C) 12 D) 20
- Hint: Use C(n, r) = n! / (r!(n−r)!). For C(4,2): 4! / (2! × 2!) = 24/4 = 6.
- Steps:
- C(5,2) = 5! / (2! × 3!) = (5 × 4) / (2 × 1).
- = 20 / 2 = 10.
- So there are 10 ways.
- Answer: 10
[Easy] Polynomial Function — End Behaviour
- EN: For the polynomial f(x) = −3x⁴ + 2x − 1, what happens to f(x) as x → +∞?
- FR: Pour le polynôme f(x) = −3x⁴ + 2x − 1, que se passe-t-il lorsque x → +∞?
- Choices: A) f(x) → +∞ B) f(x) → −∞ C) f(x) → 0 D) f(x) → −3
- Hint: For even-degree polynomials with negative leading coefficient (like −2x⁴), both ends go to −∞.
- Steps:
- The leading term is −3x⁴ (even degree, negative leading coefficient).
- As x → +∞, x⁴ → +∞, so −3x⁴ → −∞.
- So f(x) → −∞.
- Answer: f(x) → −∞
[Easy] Probability Distribution — Expected Value
- EN: A game gives you $10 with probability 0.3 and $0 with probability 0.7. What is the expected value?
- FR: Un jeu te donne 10 $ avec une probabilité de 0,3 et 0 $ avec une probabilité de 0,7. Quelle est la valeur espérée?
- Choices: A) $1.50 B) $2.00 C) $3.00 D) $3.50
- Hint: Expected value = sum of (value × probability). For $5 with prob 0.4 and $0 with prob 0.6: EV = 5 × 0.4 + 0 × 0.6 = $2.00.
- Steps:
- EV = $10 × 0.3 + $0 × 0.7.
- = $3.00 + $0.
- = $3.00.
- Answer: $3.00
[Medium] Derivative — Power Rule
- EN: Find the derivative of f(x) = 4x³ − 2x + 7.
- FR: Trouve la dérivée de f(x) = 4x³ − 2x + 7.
- Choices: A) 4x² − 2 B) 12x² − 2 C) 12x³ − 2 D) 12x² + 7
- Hint: The power rule: d/dx(xⁿ) = n·xⁿ⁻¹. For 3x⁴ − x, the derivative is 12x³ − 1.
- Steps:
- Derivative of 4x³ = 3 × 4x² = 12x².
- Derivative of −2x = −2.
- Derivative of 7 = 0. So f'(x) = 12x² − 2.
- Answer: 12x² − 2
[Medium] Vectors — Addition
- EN: Vector a = (3, −1) and vector b = (−2, 4). What is a + b?
- FR: Le vecteur a = (3, −1) et le vecteur b = (−2, 4). Combien vaut a + b?
- Choices: A) (1, 3) B) (5, 3) C) (1, −5) D) (5, −5)
- Hint: To add vectors, add the corresponding components: (2, 5) + (1, −3) = (3, 2).
- Steps:
- Add x-components: 3 + (−2) = 1.
- Add y-components: (−1) + 4 = 3.
- So a + b = (1, 3).
- Answer: (1, 3)
[Medium] Rational Function — Vertical Asymptote
- EN: What is the vertical asymptote of f(x) = (2x + 1) / (x − 4)?
- FR: Quelle est l'asymptote verticale de f(x) = (2x + 1) / (x − 4)?
- Choices: A) x = −1/2 B) x = 1 C) x = 4 D) x = −4
- Hint: Vertical asymptotes occur where the denominator equals zero. For f(x) = 1/(x − 3), the vertical asymptote is x = 3.
- Steps:
- Set the denominator equal to zero: x − 4 = 0.
- Solve: x = 4.
- So the vertical asymptote is x = 4.
- Answer: x = 4
[Medium] Binomial Probability
- EN: A fair coin is flipped 4 times. What is the probability of getting exactly 3 heads?
- FR: On lance une pièce équilibrée 4 fois. Quelle est la probabilité d'obtenir exactement 3 piles?
- Choices: A) 1/4 B) 1/8 C) 3/8 D) 1/16
- Hint: Use P = C(n,k) × p^k × (1−p)^(n−k). For 3 heads in 3 flips: C(3,3) × (1/2)³ = 1 × 1/8 = 1/8.
- Steps:
- P = C(4,3) × (1/2)³ × (1/2)¹.
- C(4,3) = 4; (1/2)⁴ = 1/16.
- P = 4 × 1/16 = 4/16 = 1/4.
- Answer: 1/4
[Hard] Derivative — Rate of Change
- EN: The position of a particle is given by s(t) = 2t³ − 9t² + 12t. What is the velocity (ds/dt) at t = 2?
- FR: La position d'une particule est donnée par s(t) = 2t³ − 9t² + 12t. Quelle est la vitesse (ds/dt) à t = 2?
- Choices: A) 0 B) 2 C) 4 D) 6
- Hint: Differentiate first using the power rule, then substitute t into the derivative. For s = 3t² − 4t, s'(t) = 6t − 4, and s'(3) = 18 − 4 = 14.
- Steps:
- s'(t) = 6t² − 18t + 12.
- Substitute t = 2: s'(2) = 6(4) − 18(2) + 12 = 24 − 36 + 12.
- s'(2) = 0.
- Answer: 0
[Hard] Permutations with Restrictions
- EN: How many 4-letter arrangements can be made from the word "MATH" if the letter M must always be first?
- FR: Combien d'arrangements de 4 lettres peut-on former à partir du mot « MATH » si la lettre M doit toujours être en premier?
- Choices: A) 4 B) 6 C) 8 D) 24
- Hint: Fix M in position 1, then arrange the remaining 3 letters in the remaining 3 positions: 3! = 3 × 2 × 1.
- Steps:
- M is fixed in the first position (1 way).
- Arrange the remaining 3 letters (A, T, H) in 3 positions: 3! = 6.
- Total arrangements = 1 × 6 = 6.
- Answer: 6
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