Please read each question carefully so you understand fully what is being asked of you and the type of operation which should be used.
Each answer should show all workings and include a sentence answer. This task should be completed and returned to school by Thursday.
Have a Go – Word Problems
- Since we have been learning about the River Clyde Gregor decided to go for a trip on the Waverley. He sailed from Largs to Glasgow, a distance of 38miles. The River Clyde is 109miles long in total. How much further would Gregor have to travel to reach its source?
- The Waverly is the last seagoing, passenger carrying paddle steamer in the world. She was built in 1946 – how old is she?
- The Clyde Tunnel was built in 1963 and is the length of 7 football pitches. If a football pitch is 90m long, what is the length of the Clyde Tunnel
- Andrew managed to complete 16 shuttle runs in 10 minutes in P.E. on Thursday. How many shuttle runs would he manage in an hour?
- Challenge Question: Emma has an important dance competition coming up. Her dance lasts for 6 minutes. (a) If Emma dances for an hour at her dancing class, how many times can she practise her dance? (b) If Emma goes to dancing 4 times a week, how many times can she practise her dance? (c) This week Emma has to do an extra class on Sunday which lasts for 2 hours. (i) How many times can she practise her dance on Sunday? (ii)How many times will she have practised her dance this week?
