3/26/24, 11:09 PM Problem solving

Problem Solving

1.9 Problem Solving

EXAMPLE 1: There are 20 739 books in a library. In early February, 9 788 books were borrowed, and 5 714 were returned. How many books are still
left?

SOLUTION:

Initial book count = 20 739 books

Total books borrowed = 9 788 books

Total books returned = 5 714 books

Operation: Substract, then add.

20 739 − 9 788 + 5 714 = 16 665

ANSWER: 16 665 books left

EXAMPLE 2: Total of 18 300 pencils has been produced by Afiq's Factory and divided equally among 25 schools. Calculate the number of pencils
received by 11 schools.

SOLUTION:

Operation: Divide, then multiply.

732
2 5)1 8 3 0 0
−1 7 5 ​

80
​
−7 5 ​ ​

50
−5 0 ​

0
−0 ​

One school accepts 732 pencils.

732 × 11 = 8 052

ANSWER: 8 052 pencils were received by 11 schools.

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