Max Maths, Year 4, Try it, Word problems (2)

In a set of engaging word problems designed for Year 4 students, Max Maths presents real-world scenarios to apply mathematical concepts. The second problem introduces Toby and Samir who have a total of £68 between them. Toby has three times the amount of money that Samir has, and students are tasked with determining the individual amounts each friend has. This problem requires an understanding of basic algebra and multiplication to solve.

The third problem involves a practical situation where 30 bottles of juice were used for a party of 84 people. Students must calculate the proportional amount of juice needed for a smaller party of 28 people, honing their skills in division and understanding ratios. In the fourth problem, students deal with division in a different context: they have 66 pencils and need to find out how many boxes they can fill if each box holds 8 pencils. Finally, the fifth problem asks students to work out how many times a fairground ride that can take 9 people at a time must run to accommodate 85 people in the queue, challenging them to divide and consider remainders. These problems are designed to reinforce arithmetic skills in a fun and practical manner.