PSLE Mathematics Problem Solving

Question 1

Ahmad has 248 stickers. He gives 59 stickers to each of his 3 friends. How many stickers does Ahmad have left?

Accepted Answer

71

Answer

Ahmad gives away 59 × 3 = 177 stickers. 248 − 177 = 71 stickers remaining.

Question 2

A rectangular field is 120 m long and 85 m wide. What is the perimeter of the field?

Accepted Answer

410 m

Answer

Perimeter of a rectangle = 2 × (length + width) = 2 × (120 + 85) = 2 × 205 = 410 m.

Question 3

A shop sold 1,256 bottles of water on Monday and 2,387 bottles on Tuesday. How many bottles were sold in total?

Accepted Answer

3,643

Answer

1,256 + 2,387 = 3,643 bottles in total.

Question 4

Mei Ling saved $15 per week for 8 weeks. She then spent $45 on a book. How much money does she have left?

Accepted Answer

$75

Answer

Total saved: $15 × 8 = $120. After spending: $120 − $45 = $75.

Question 5

A box contains 360 pencils. They are shared equally among 24 students. How many pencils does each student get?

Accepted Answer

15

Answer

360 ÷ 24 = 15 pencils per student.

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