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.

Describe the process Adam used to calculate the total number of balloons he bought.

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Why is it important to show working out in math problems, as mentioned in the text?

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