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How to Solve Word Problems in Math

Subject: Mathematics

Book: Maths Mastery

Word problems demand translating textual descriptions into equations or logical steps. A systematic approach involves reading carefully to identify known and unknown quantities, assigning variables, and creating a suitable equation. For instance, “Tom has 3 apples more than twice what Mary has” can be set up as T = 2M + 3. Solve the equation, interpret the result, and verify if it makes sense contextually. Practicing real-world scenarios—like rate-time-distance, mixture, or financial problems—builds problem-solving confidence and an ability to convert complexities into workable math solutions.

Practice Questions

What is the square root of 121?

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How many ways can 4 people sit in a row?

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A cone has a base radius of 7 cm and height of 24 cm. What is its volume?

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If x - y = 5 and x + y = 15, what is the value of x?

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What is the sum of all odd numbers from 1 to 99?

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What is the cube of 4?

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A sphere has a radius of 7 cm. What is its volume?

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If a cone has a base radius of 3 cm and height of 4 cm, what is its slant height?

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If the ratio of two numbers is 3:5 and their HCF is 4, what are the numbers?

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What is the HCF of 48 and 180?

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