Basic Arithmetic and Word Problems

Mr. Richards reviews grade six practice problems, covering topics like ribbon lengths, book counts, water volume, tape diagrams, distances, playlists, spending percentages, and trash bin capacities. The video provides step-by-step solutions and explanations for each problem, helping students understand mathematical concepts such as subtraction, division, multiplication, and percentages.

If the blue ribbon is 15 inches long, how long is the red ribbon?

• 7 inches

• 22 inches

• 8 inches

• 15 inches

Tyler has 24 books. How many books does May have?

• 6 books

• 12 books

• 18 books

• 8 books

What does 24 minus X represent if a bottle holds 24 ounces of water?

• The amount of water added

• The amount of water removed

• The remaining water

• The total capacity

Which equation represents the total of three groups of nine?

• 27 / 3 = 9

• 9 + 9 + 9 = 27

• 9 x 3 = 18

• 27 - 9 = 18

Lynne's house is 135 meters closer to school than Hans'. If Hans' house is 450 meters from school, how far is Lynne's house?

• 315 meters

• 135 meters

• 450 meters

• 585 meters

Noah's playlist has one-fourth the songs of Tyler's. If Tyler has 36 songs, how many does Noah have?

• 18 songs

• 6 songs

• 12 songs

• 9 songs

If you spent 10% on clothes and 20% on games from $50, how much was spent on books?

• $30

• $15

• $35

• $20

What percentage of a 50-unit capacity trash bin is filled if it contains 30 units?

• 60%

• 70%

• 50%

• 30%

If a trash bin is filled to 45 out of 50 units, what percentage is this?

• 70%

• 80%

• 90%

• 60%

What is the percentage of a trash bin's capacity if it is filled to 100 out of 50 units?

• 200%

• 150%

• 50%

• 100%