Solve Problems Involving Measures

In this activity, we will look at some word problems involving measurement.

We will be using addition, subtraction, and multiplication to help us solve the problems.

 

Top Tip:

It sometimes can help to break the question down into simple steps and answer one part at a time.

Remember to include the unit of measure in the answer.

Read each question carefully and think about what calculation is needed.

 

Let's get started.

 

 

A bus journey into town costs £3 per person.  

Three children go into town on the bus.

How much money do they need altogether?

 

Answer

We need to find 3 lots of £3 to find the answer

3 + 3 + 3 = 9

They need £9 altogether.

 

If they pay with a £20 note, how much change will they get?

 

 

Answer

We know they spend £9, so we need to subtract this from £20 to find the answer.

20 - 9 = 11

They receive £11 change.

 

The following questions will involve different types of measures including length, mass, and more money questions.

 

Good luck!