The Birthday Party Math
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
82
Meet Anna, Ben, and Carl. They are planning a surprise party for their friend, Dana. They add (+) up the number of guests, subtract (-) those who can t attend, multiply (x) the number of guests by the number of party favors to ensure everyone gets one, and finally, divide (÷) the cake into equal pieces for everyone. Addition and multiplication can be done in any order, but subtraction and division must follow the right order. Their party planning becomes a fun math lesson!
Question 1
What is the first thing Anna, Ben, and Carl do when planning the party?
A
Divide the cake
B
Subtract those who can t attend
C
Add up the number of guests
Explanation. The first thing Anna, Ben, and Carl do when planning the party is add up the number of guests.
D
Multiply the number of guests by the number of party favors
E
Order the cake
Question 2
What do they do after subtracting those who can t attend?
A
Divide the cake
B
Order the cake
C
Add up the number of guests
D
Multiply the number of guests by the number of party favors
Explanation. After subtracting those who can t attend, they multiply the number of guests by the number of party favors.
E
Nothing
Question 3
What is the final step in their party planning?
A
Multiply the number of guests by the number of party favors
B
Subtract those who can t attend
C
Add up the number of guests
D
Order the cake
E
Divide the cake
Explanation. The final step in their party planning is to divide the cake into equal pieces for everyone.
Question 4
Which operation can be done in any order?
A
Subtraction
B
Division
C
Multiplication
D
Addition
E
Both multiplication and addition
Explanation. Both multiplication and addition can be done in any order.
Question 5
Which operation must follow the right order?
A
Addition
B
Multiplication
C
Both subtraction and division
Explanation. Both subtraction and division must follow the right order.
D
Subtraction
E
Division
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