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

The video tutorial explains how to determine the cost of one pineapple given that three pineapples cost the same as two mangoes. It starts by calculating the total cost of two mangoes, which is £2.70. Then, it uses this information to find the cost of one pineapple by dividing the total cost of the mangoes by three, resulting in £0.90 per pineapple. The tutorial concludes with a note on the marking scheme for the problem.

What is the relationship between the cost of three pineapples and two mangoes?

• Three pineapples cost less than two mangoes.

• Three pineapples cost twice as much as two mangoes.

• Three pineapples cost the same as two mangoes.

• Three pineapples cost more than two mangoes.

How much does one mango cost?

• £0.90

• £2.70

• £1.35

• £1.00

What is the total cost of two mangoes?

• £1.35

• £2.00

• £2.70

• £3.00

How do you calculate the cost of one pineapple?

• Divide the cost of two mangoes by three.

• Add the cost of two mangoes and one pineapple.

• Multiply the cost of one mango by three.

• Divide the cost of three pineapples by three.

What is the cost of one pineapple?

• £1.00

• £2.70

• £1.35

• £0.90