KS2 Primary Maths Age 13-17 - Calculations: Word Problems - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the total cost of buying tickets, which includes a base price and an additional charge. It explores different methods to perform the calculation and provides an example using two tickets. The tutorial concludes by identifying the correct method to calculate the total cost, emphasizing the importance of multiplying the number of tickets by the base price and then adding the additional charge.

What is the initial cost of a ticket before any additional charges?

• £3.00

• £21.00

• £27.00

• £24.00

Which of the following is a possible method to calculate the total cost of tickets?

• Multiply the number of tickets by 24 and subtract 3

• Multiply the number of tickets by 3 and add 24

• Multiply the number of tickets by 24 and add 3

• Add 3 to the number of tickets and multiply by 24

If you buy two tickets, what is the first step to calculate the total cost?

• Add £3.00 to the total

• Add 24 to the total

• Multiply 2 by 3

• Multiply 2 by 24

After calculating the cost of the tickets, what is the next step to find the total cost?

• Divide by 3

• Subtract £3.00

• Multiply by 3

• Add £3.00

Which method correctly calculates the total cost of buying tickets?

• Multiply the number of tickets by 24 and add 3

• Multiply the number of tickets by 3 and add 24

• Add 3 to the number of tickets and multiply by 24

• Multiply the number of tickets by 24 and subtract 3