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MUST-KNOW PSLE MATH PROBLEM 3

Posted on June 27, 2016August 10, 2016 by admin

Question:

Three boys spent the same amount of money on printers.

Henry spent 2/5 of his money, Jonas spent 3/4 of his and Fred spent 2/3 of his.

They had a total of $1440 at first. How much of money did each boy spend?

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Answers:

Since Each boy spent the same amount of money, you make the numerator the same.

Henry Jonas Fred

2/5 x 3 3/4 x 2 2/3 x 3

6/15 6/8 6/9

The denominator now represents the total Units they each had.

15 Units 8 Units 9 Units

TOTAl Amount: $1440

Total Units : 15+8+9= 32 Units

32 Units -> $1440

1 Unit -> $45

Since Each of them Spent 6 units,

6 Units-> $45 x 6 = $270.

Each boy spent $270.

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KEY WORDS/THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR?

1) It is a Fraction question

2) It has words like Spent/used the Same/Equal .

I have made another similar sets of question below for you to MASTER THE TECHNIQUE. Let us know what are your answers on our Facebook Page “‘ https://www.facebook.com/SingaporeLearner/”. All the best for your revision.

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Question 1:

Mary and Tom used the same number of beads to make jewelries.

Mary used 2/5 of hers and Tom used 3/4 of his. They both had a total of 2300 beads.

How many beads did each of them use?

Question 2 :

There are 540 people in Block A and Block B. 2/5 of the people in School A and 1/4 of the people in School B are Children. Given that there is an equal number of Adult in both Block A and Block B, how many Children are there in School A?

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MUST-KNOW PSLE MATH PROBLEM 1

Posted on April 8, 2016April 8, 2016 by admin

PSLE MATH WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS & STUDENTS – How to solve difficult problem sums using the Storyline-Balance Method

PSLE MATH JUNE HOLIDAY INTENSIVE REVISION

PSLE SCIENCE JUNE HOLIDAY INTENSIVE REVISION

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Question:

The ratio of Eric’s money to Kim’s money was 3 : 1. After Eric gave Kim $60, the ratio of Eric’s money to Kim’s money became 3 : 5. How much did Eric have at first?

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Solution using the Storyline-Balance Method:

E : K

At start: 3u : 1u

Story: – 60 + 60

At end: 3u – 60 1u + 60

Final ratio: 3 : 5

So 5 sets of (3u – 60) = 3 sets of (1u + 60)

15u – 300 = 3u + 180

15u – 3u = 180 + 300

12u = 480

1u = $40

So at first Eric had 3u = 3 x 40 = $120

Ans: $120

Note:

The above is just one method. Another method requires you to notice that in the above problem, the total number of units remain the same as it is an INTERNAL TRANSFER or TOTAL UNCHANGED situation or concept. However, using the Storyline-Balance method, you don’t need to know what has been unchanged.

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P6 MATH (2015) HOLIDAY HEADSTART – SPEED & PROBLEM-SOLVING (starting 6 Dec)

Posted on November 21, 2014 by admin

This workshop, over 3 Saturdays, is to introduce current P5 students to a DIFFICULT TOPIC in PSLE MATH – SPEED, and PROBLEM SOLVING involving Speed (this time slot, Sat 9.30 am – 11.15 am, will continue to be the P6 Math weekly tuition slot for 2015)

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Short-term ad hoc Math or Physics coaching for Aug to Oct 2014.

Posted on August 6, 2014August 6, 2014 by admin

My experiment with ad hoc tuition in June was very successful, with many students of different levels, streams and abilities turning up in separate sessions to clarify their doubts in certain concepts or topics. Since exams are coming and some of you are too busy to attend weekly tuition, I will allocate a few slots a week for individual consultation and coaching in selected subjects. If you are still struggling with some subjects or topics, I would encourage you to set aside time these last few pre-exam weeks to consult a qualified and experienced tutor to improve your grades for your prelims and final exams.

If you need solid coaching in Pri, Sec or JC Math, or Sec or JC Physics, don’t hesitate to contact me at 97860411 and I’ll work out an arrangement for you. You may opt for individual tuition or in small groups of 2 to 4 students from the same class or school. Fees vary depending on the level and number of students, and whether it is on a weekday or a weekend. Students have to come to my centre.

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A former MOE school teacher, Mr Ilyasa has been coaching students in ‘A’ Level & IB Physics and Mathematics for more than 6 years, as well as ‘O’ Level & IP Physics, Additional Math, E. Math and PSLE Math for more than 10 years. An alumnus of RI and RJC, Mr Ilyasa holds both a Master of Education degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education with Credit from the National Institute of Education, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree from the National University of Singapore.

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PSLE MATH INTENSIVE REVISION SEP 2014

Posted on July 15, 2014July 15, 2014 by admin

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Fee: $250

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