Now we're going to try something completely different.
Below is a list of word problems.
Under each of the problems is a list of options for you to select from.
Choose what you think is the correct answer, and you'll be told whether or not your
selection was correct.
If you need help setting up the problem, you can click on the "hint" button
Next to each problem is a link taking you to the section that problem uses.
Click on the link if you want to go back to review.
Unlike the exercises, prior to now, you'll only have one chance to choose the correct answer
Ready? here goes
Problem 1
Two pieces of pipe are welded together. One piece is 1 1/2 inches
long, the other is 3/8 inches long. How long is the joined pipe? [Addition]
In chemistry you measured 3/14 liters of one liquid and 1/2 liters of another liquid
You then combined them in the same test tube
What is the the total amount in the test tube?[Addition]
On Monday it took you 1 3/4 hours to get to work. Coming home, you decided to
try a shortcut and you cut your time down to 5/6 of an hour.
How much time did you save? [Subtraction]
You and a friend are jogging together.
You jogged 7/8 of a mile.
Your friend jogged 3/4 of a mile.
Which of the following statements is true?[Subtraction and Comparing fractions]
You bought 3 3/4 lb. of bologna.
You used approximate 1/2 lb. to make your sandwich and
your son used approximately 3/8 lb. to make his sandwich
Approximately how much meat is left?[Addition and Subtraction]
It takes you 2 1/5 hours to get to work and 1 3/5 hour to come home.
You work five days each week
At the end of the week, how much time do you spend commuting to and from work?[Addition and Multiplication]
You were asked to prepare some cookies.
Because you're cooking for a somewhat large group,
but not too large, you decided to make 1 1/2 batches.
The original recipe calls for 2 2/3 cups of flour.
Since you're planning to prepare 1 1/2 batches,
how much flour will you need?[Multiplication]
At a swimming race the top three competitors were John, David, and Tom.
They finished with the race with speeds of 12 1/16 seconds, 12 5/8 seconds, and 12 3/4 seconds respectfully.
Who should be awards first, second and third prize? [Comparing fractions]
