Category: Word Problem Examples

Jim and Don are playing darts. Jim has scored 16, 12, and 2 points. Don’s turn is after Jim’s. Don has scored 12, 10, and 2 points. They have taken the same number of turns. Who is ahead at this time? Which statement does Kelly need for solving the problem?

Jim and Don are playing darts. Jim has scored 16, 12, and 2 points. Don’s turn is after Jim’s. Don has scored 12, 10, and 2 points. They have taken the same number of turns. Who is ahead at this time? Which statement does Kelly need for solving the problem?

Lauren wants to put a brick border around her garden. A drawing of her garden is represented by the shaded section on the grid below. What is closest to the number of meters of brick border Lauren will need to put around her garden?

Lauren wants to put a brick border around her garden. A drawing of her garden is represented by the shaded section on the grid below. What is closest to the number of meters of brick border Lauren will need to put around her garden?