KS2 Primary Maths Age 9-13 - Calculations: Word Problems - Explained

The video tutorial explains a problem involving Adam and Chen buying balloons. Adam claims to have four times as many balloons as Chen. The tutorial walks through the calculations to verify Adam's claim. Adam buys 6 bags of 24 balloons each, totaling 144 balloons. Chen buys 3 bags of 12 balloons each, totaling 36 balloons. The tutorial confirms Adam's claim by showing that 4 times 36 equals 144, matching the number of balloons Adam bought. The importance of showing work in problem-solving is emphasized.

How many bags of white balloons did Adam purchase?

• 24 bags

• 6 bags

• 3 bags

• 12 bags

What is the total number of balloons in each bag that Adam bought?

• 48 balloons

• 36 balloons

• 24 balloons

• 12 balloons

How many balloons did Chen buy in total?

• 48 balloons

• 36 balloons

• 24 balloons

• 72 balloons

What is the total number of balloons Adam bought?

• 144 balloons

• 120 balloons

• 96 balloons

• 72 balloons

Why is Adam's claim of having four times as many balloons as Chen correct?

• Because 4 times 36 is 144

• Because 4 times 6 is 24

• Because 4 times 12 is 48

• Because 4 times 24 is 96