Math Problems Flashcard

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How do you calculate the number of tables needed for a conference if each table seats a certain number of people?

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To find the number of tables needed, divide the total number of people by the number of seats per table. For example, if there are 3,546 people and each table seats 6, the calculation is 3,546 ÷ 6 = 591 tables.

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If you have a certain length of yarn and you use some of it, how do you find out how much is left?

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To find out how much yarn is left, subtract the amount used from the total amount you had. For example, if you had 740 yards and used 660 yards, the calculation is 740 - 660 = 80 yards left.

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What is the formula to find the calories per muffin if you know the total calories and the number of muffins?

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To find the calories per muffin, divide the total calories by the number of muffins. For example, if the total calories are 1,500 for 6 muffins, the calculation is 1,500 ÷ 6 = 250 calories per muffin.

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How do you calculate the total time taken for a relay race when two swimmers swim different strokes?

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To find the total time, add the time taken by each swimmer. For example, if Erik swims for 379 seconds and Brenna swims for 403 seconds, the calculation is 379 + 403 = 782 seconds.

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How do you calculate the total donation amount over several years if you know the annual donation?

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To find the total donation over several years, multiply the annual donation by the number of years. For example, if the annual donation is $633 and it is given for 8 years, the calculation is 633 × 8 = $5,064.

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What is division in mathematics?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It answers the question of how many times one number is contained within another.

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What is subtraction in mathematics?

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Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another. It helps to find the difference between two numbers.

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What is multiplication in mathematics?

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Multiplication is the process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times. It is often referred to as repeated addition.

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What is addition in mathematics?

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Addition is the process of combining two or more numbers to find their total. It answers the question of how many there are in all.

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What is a relay race?

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A relay race is a race in which teams of runners or swimmers compete by taking turns to complete parts of the race.