Q&A - PSLE Math

[chrisu]

Thanks Mrs.Wong, the answer given by teacher is 450. It’s before giving the 1/3 or 1/5 to Rahmad.

[mrswongtuition]

I've shared some resources you can use for foundation subjects on this thread: http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16638&start=10

[mrswongtuition]

I think the teacher got 450 because....


From this onwards:
BASED ON SAME TOTAL for Adam (3 x 5 = total 15 units),
We can change the units into....

If Adam gave 1/3 of his share to Rahmad...
All units multiply by 5 to get a total of 15 units at first:

A [-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-]
R [-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][ 70 ]

If Adam gave 1/5 of his share to Rahmad....
All units multiply by 3 to get a total of 15 units at first:

A [-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-]
R [-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][ 10]

Comparing the above 2 models, the teacher compared as 2 units = 70 - 10 = 60
2 units = 60/2 = 30
15 units = 20 x 15 = 450

Regards,
Mrs Wong
Tuition Web: http://www.mwtuition.com.sg
Personal Blog: thelittleonesinmylife.blogspot.com

[Brenda10]

Brenda10:

Hi Chrisu


DD is also using MyPals workbook. Not sure whether has she attempt to this question or else ask her to give a try.

Hi Chrisu

DD said she had done this question.

1/3 - 1/5 = 2/15
70-10 = 60
60/2= 30
30 x 15 = 450

Thank you

[mrswongtuition]

Brenda10:

Brenda10:

Hi Chrisu


DD is also using MyPals workbook. Not sure whether has she attempt to this question or else ask her to give a try.

Hi Chrisu

DD said she had done this question.

1/3 - 1/5 = 2/15
70-10 = 60
60/2= 30
30 x 15 = 450

Thank you

I think this method forgot to take into consideration that though in the 2nd scenario Adam gave lesser to Rahman (by 2/15), it does not mean that 70 - 10 = 2/15 of what Adam has. Because the difference was GIVEN to Rahman and part of what Rahman has now, not totally lost of given away to others.

I'm not too sure how to explain in words, but take a look at the model I've posted and compare from there

[Sun_2010]

:?


Did anyone try working back?
If Adam had 450, then how much did Rahmad have ?
Based on the first case , Rahmad initially had 220.

But then it will not fit the case 2 scenario.

I am not very good with this method, but I can see one error

1/3 - 1/5 = 2/15 ----a
70-10 = 60
60/2= 30 ----b

a=b
hence 2/15 units = 30
adam = 225

[tianzhu]

mrswongtuition:

I think the teacher got 450 because....


From this onwards:
BASED ON SAME TOTAL for Adam (3 x 5 = total 15 units),
We can change the units into....

If Adam gave 1/3 of his share to Rahmad...
All units multiply by 5 to get a total of 15 units at first:

A [-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-]
R [-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][ 70 ]

If Adam gave 1/5 of his share to Rahmad....
All units multiply by 3 to get a total of 15 units at first:

A [-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-]
R [-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][-][ 10]

Comparing the above 2 models, the teacher compared as 2 units = 70 - 10 = 60
2 units = 60/2 = 30
15 units = 20 x 15 = 450

Regards,
Mrs Wong
Tuition Web: http://www.mwtuition.com.sg
Personal Blog: thelittleonesinmylife.blogspot.com

Hi Mrs Wong

I think your first solution is correct.

The answer is 225.

Best wishes

[tianzhu]

Brenda10:

DD said she had done this question.

1/3 - 1/5 = 2/15
70-10 = 60
60/2= 30
30 x 15 = 450

Hi Brenda10

Work backwards, and you'll realise your answer of 450 is wrong.

My suggestion is to draw a MD as it'll give you a clearer picture.

Best wishes

[Brenda10]

mrswongtuition:

I think this method forgot to take into consideration that though in the 2nd scenario Adam gave lesser to Rahman (by 2/15), it does not mean that 70 - 10 = 2/15 of what Adam has. Because the difference was GIVEN to Rahman and part of what Rahman has now, not totally lost of given away to others.


I'm not too sure how to explain in words, but take a look at the model I've posted and compare from there

Hi mrswongtution

Thank you for your highlgiht.

Will feedback to dd.

[Brenda10]

tianzhu:

Brenda10:

DD said she had done this question.

1/3 - 1/5 = 2/15
70-10 = 60
60/2= 30
30 x 15 = 450

Hi Brenda10

Work backwards, and you'll realise your answer of 450 is wrong.

My suggestion is to draw a MD as it'll give you a clearer picture.

Best wishes

Hi Tianzhu

Thank you for your suggestion.

Will ask dd to verify the worksheet once she got it back.