Q&A - PSLE Math

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Hi,


Is m again.

5 sharpeners and 8 books cost $ 49. If 1 sharpener and 1 book cost $u, Find the cost if 9 books.


Thank you.

[Belle2011]

is_me_lblue:

Hi,


Is m again.

5 sharpeners and 8 books cost $ 49. If 1 sharpener and 1 book cost $u, Find the cost if 9 books.

Thank you.

I can't think of any method except \"algebra\" method.

5s + 8b = 49
Since 1s + 1b = u, so 5s + 5b = 5u.
Subtracting:
3b = 49-5u
9 books = 9b = 3(49-5u).

[is_me_lblue]

Belle2011:

is_me_lblue:

Hi,


Is m again.

5 sharpeners and 8 books cost $ 49. If 1 sharpener and 1 book cost $u, Find the cost if 9 books.

Thank you.

I can't think of any method except \"algebra\" method.

5s + 8b = 49
Since 1s + 1b = u, so 5s + 5b = 5u.
Subtracting:
3b = 49-5u
9 books = 9b = 3(49-5u).

Thank you. Same as me but the answer sheet given is $(147-15u).I want to confirm is the answer sheet wrong or ?

[Belle2011]

is_me_lblue:

Thank you. Same as me but the answer sheet given is $(147-15u).I want to confirm is the answer sheet wrong or ?

147-15u = 3(49-5u) !!!

[is_me_lblue]

Belle2011:

is_me_lblue:

Thank you. Same as me but the answer sheet given is $(147-15u).I want to confirm is the answer sheet wrong or ?

147-15u = 3(49-5u) !!!

Oh gosh, :roll: , thank you

[tianzhu]

Hi Belle2011


Good Morning.

In this question, we use a strategy called “Working Backwards”.

We need to recognize that the two fractions are of different measures --- fraction of a tin of cookies and fraction of a single piece of cookie.

Before I begin, I want to emphasise that you may also do this question without MD if you are able to visualise the flow of events without the help of a picture.

I’ve included MD in my solution as it’ll help students to see the transactions.

I’ll try to break down the solution into four steps to show the flow of events, hope it’s useful to you.

After B took 5/6 of the remaining tin of cookies, 1/6 of the tin was left. This 1/6 of tin comprises of 1/3 of a cookie and the remaining 2 cookies, therefore 1 unit equals 2 1/3.

Once you become more familiar with this strategy, you may consolidate into one MD as shown in my earlier solution.

Best wishes

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[Belle2011]

tianzhu:

Hi Belle2011


Good Morning.

In this question, we use a strategy called “Working Backwards”.

We need to recognize that the fractions are of different measures --- fraction of a tin of cookies and fraction of a single piece of cookie.

Before I begin, I want to emphasise that you may also do this question without MD if are able to visualise the flow of events without the help of a picture.

I’ve included MD in my solution as it’ll help students to see the transactions.

I’ll try to break down the solution into four steps to show the flow of events, hope it’s useful to you.

After B took 5/6 of the remaining tin of cookies, 1/6 of the tin was left. This 1/6 of tin comprises of 1/3 of a cookie and the remaining 2 cookies, therefore 1 unit equals 2 1/3.

Once you become more familiar with this strategy, you may consolidate into one MD as shown in my earlier solution.

Best wishes

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Dear tian-zhu,
Thank very much for sharing another way of presenting the solution.
I was stuck with \"After B took 5/6 of the remaining tin of cookies...\".
So 5/6 * 1/6 = 5/36.
I am thinking \"my gosh! 5/36, how to draw the model...\".
Anyway, I am trying to reduce the number of 5 mark problem sums which I can't solve to as low as possible and you have been helping me all along.
Once again, thanks a lot.
Cheers,
Belle.

[tisha]

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Susan takes 2 hrs to travel from Town A to Town B. Helen takes 3 hrs to travel from Town B to Town A. How long will it take for both Susan and Helen to meet along the way?

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is_me_lblue:

Hi,


I am stuck again.

Amos'salary is 20% more than Steve's but 20% less than Joe's. If their total salary is $2220,find Amos's salary.

I always get the answer of 740 but answer given is 720.

Thank you

Hi,

HTH..


The key step is to calculate Joe's percentage. Given that Amos's salary is 20% less than Joe's.

80% of Joe = 120% of Amos
100% of Joe = 150% of Amos

Steve = 100% (10 Units)
Amos = 120% (12 Units)
Joe = 150% (15 Units)

37 Units = 2220
1 Unit = 60
12 Unit = 720

or
370% = 2220
1% = 6
120% = 720.

to anyone,
can someone enlighten how 100% of Joe = 150% of Amos?
I can't catch any clues on how to derive it.

[Apphia]

Fazillah, Linda and Winnie each owned a collection of comics. The total collection owned by Linda and Winnie was 3/2 as many comics as Fazillah owned. Linda owned 4/5 as many comics as the total collection owned by Fazillah and Winnie. If Winnie owned 169 fewer comics than Linda, how many comics must Fazillah and Linda each give to Winner in order for the three girls to have the same number of comics?


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