Word Problems

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract relevant information and solve it using mathematical operations.

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How do you find the number of items when given a ratio?

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To find the number of items when given a ratio, you can set up a proportion based on the ratio and the total number of items, then solve for the unknown.

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If there are 54 chairs and 6 times as many chairs as tables, how do you find the number of tables?

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Divide the number of chairs by 6. So, 54 chairs ÷ 6 = 9 tables.

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How do you calculate the total number of items in multiple boxes?

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Multiply the number of items in one box by the number of boxes. For example, if one box holds 24 crayons and there are 12 boxes, then 24 × 12 = 288 crayons.

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What is the total number of students if there are 18 students in each of 4 classrooms?

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Multiply the number of students per classroom by the number of classrooms: 18 × 4 = 72 students.

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How do you find the number of students present if some are absent?

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Subtract the number of absent students from the total number of students. For example, if there are 72 students and 13 are absent, then 72 - 13 = 59 students present.

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What is the process to add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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If Sarah used 2/3 cup and 1/4 cup of sugar, how do you find the total amount of sugar used?

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Convert both fractions to a common denominator (12), then add: (8/12 + 3/12 = 11/12).

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How do you compare two measurements to find the difference?

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Subtract the smaller measurement from the larger one. For example, if Andi's chain is 83 cm and Judith's is 42 cm, then 83 - 42 = 41 cm.

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What is the combined measurement of two items?

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Add the measurements of both items together. For example, if Andi's chain is 83 cm and Daniela's is 56 cm, then 83 + 56 = 139 cm.