Math Problem Solving Nov 14

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What is the formula to find the number of people working on each floor in a building with a total number of people and a specified number of floors?

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Number of people per floor = Total number of people / Number of floors.

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If there are 24 students in each class and 5 classes, how do you calculate the total number of students?

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Total number of students = Number of classes × Students per class.

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How do you determine the number of chaperones needed if one chaperone is required for every 8 students?

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Number of chaperones = Total number of students / Students per chaperone.

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What does the equation 26 × 25 = 650 represent in a real-world context?

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It represents a multiplication problem where 26 groups of 25 items each total 650 items.

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In the number 33,300, what is the value of the digit in the thousands place?

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The value of the digit in the thousands place is 3,000.

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How do you find the difference in lengths between two tunnels?

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Difference = Length of the longer tunnel - Length of the shorter tunnel.

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What is the significance of the digit in the ten thousands place compared to the thousands place?

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The value of the digit in the ten thousands place is 10 times greater than the value of the digit in the thousands place.

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How can you express the length of a tunnel in kilometers as a decimal?

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By writing the length in kilometers as a decimal number, e.g., 57.07 km is expressed as 57.07.

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What is the process for solving a word problem involving multiple steps?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the question. 3. Break down the information given. 4. Set up equations or calculations. 5. Solve step by step.

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What is the importance of understanding place value in large numbers?

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Understanding place value helps in accurately interpreting and manipulating large numbers.