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

The video tutorial explains a problem where Amina plants seeds, and only a fraction grows. For every 3 seeds planted, 2 grow. The task is to determine how many seeds Amina planted if 12 seeds grew. The solution involves understanding the ratio of seeds planted to seeds grown and applying it to find the total seeds planted. The final answer is 18 seeds, with an explanation of the calculation process.

What is the ratio of seeds planted to seeds that grew?

How many seeds did Amina plant to get 12 plants to grow?

Explain the calculation process Amina used to determine how many seeds to plant.

If Amina planted 3 seeds and 2 grew, how many seeds would she need to plant to get 6 plants to grow?

What was the most common answer given for the number of seeds Amina planted?