When answering a math problem,
you sometimes have choices.
Think of 2 different equations you can use to solve these problems.
Then choose the one that would be most efficient.
1. Nate has 48 books to arrange on 6 shelves. If he
puts an equal number of books on each shelf, how
many books should he put on each shelf?
2. Patty is inviting 8 friends to her birthday party.
If she wants to have 5 pieces of candy for each of
her friends, how many pieces does she need. (Don't
forget to include Patty!)
3. Abby has 7 Barbie dolls. She has 4
outfits for each doll. How many outfits
does she have in all?
4. There are 6 rows in the parking lot.
There are spots for 9 cars in each row.
How many cars can park in the parking lot?
5. The classroom has 24 desks arranged in
4 rows. How many desks are in each row?
Remember:
There
may be more than one way to write and solve a problem.
One way may be more
efficient
that another way.