Practical Math Word Problems

The video tutorial by Mr. Clown from Cleveland Maps covers the four basic mathematical operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It provides strategies for determining which operation to use in problem-solving contexts. The tutorial includes examples such as calculating the total number of seats on a train and determining the number of seats per carriage. Viewers are encouraged to practice with provided questions and solutions, enhancing their non-calculator skills. The video concludes with a recap of the operations and strategies discussed.

Which operation would you use to find the total number of items when you have several groups of the same size?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

If you have 9 groups of 47 items each, how would you calculate the total number of items?

• 9 - 47

• 9 + 47

• 9 ÷ 47

• 9 x 47

What is the result of multiplying 47 by 9?

• 470

• 430

• 450

• 423

To find out how many items are in each group when you have a total of 530 items divided into 10 groups, which operation would you use?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

What is 530 divided by 10?

• 57

• 55

• 53

• 50

If you have 382 adults and 65 children in a hotel, how would you find the total number of people?

• 382 ÷ 65

• 382 + 65

• 382 - 65

• 382 x 65

How much more liquid is in a 500 ml bottle compared to a 330 ml can?

• 170 ml

• 160 ml

• 180 ml

• 150 ml

Lenny reads 15 pages in the morning and 25 in the afternoon. How many pages has he read in total?

• 45

• 40

• 30

• 35

If Lenny has read 40 pages out of a 95-page book, how many pages does he have left to read?

• 50

• 55

• 60

• 65

Matthew buys 6 football stickers at 12 pence each. How much does he spend in total?

• 90 pence

• 80 pence

• 72 pence

• 60 pence