Problem Analysis and Solution
The worksheet contains three comparison word problems. Each problem requires careful reading, logical reasoning, and basic arithmetic to determine the correct answer. Below is a detailed explanation for each problem.
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Problem 1:
Question:
Amelia has a very big and beautiful house. It consists of 12 rooms. How many rooms can Amelia's neighbor Zoe have in her own house if she has more rooms than Amelia?
Given:
- Amelia has 12 rooms.
- Zoe has more rooms than Amelia.
Solution:
Since Zoe has more rooms than Amelia, the number of rooms Zoe has must be greater than 12. The possible options are:
- 6 (incorrect, as it is less than 12)
- 9 (incorrect, as it is less than 12)
- 11 (incorrect, as it is less than 12)
- 17 (correct, as it is greater than 12)
- 5 (incorrect, as it is less than 12)
- 2 (incorrect, as it is less than 12)
The only option that satisfies the condition is
17.
Answer:
Mark the answer:
17
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Problem 2:
Question:
Mr. George is a great and honored farmer with diversified animals. He has 62 cows, 9 horses, and 32 goats. Marie, his sister, has fewer goats than George. How many goats does Marie have?
Given:
- Mr. George has 32 goats.
- Marie has fewer goats than George.
Solution:
Since Marie has fewer goats than George, the number of goats Marie has must be less than 32. The possible options are:
- 33 (incorrect, as it is greater than 32)
- 29 (correct, as it is less than 32)
- 82 (incorrect, as it is greater than 32)
- 32 (incorrect, as it is equal to 32, not fewer)
- 50 (incorrect, as it is greater than 32)
- 35 (incorrect, as it is greater than 32)
The only option that satisfies the condition is
29.
Answer:
Mark the answer:
29
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Problem 3:
Question:
Oliver is one of the greatest designers that I know. He has 9 pencils, 12 brushes, 3 pens, and 6 felts. His child has the same number of pens as Oliver. How many pens does his child have?
Given:
- Oliver has 3 pens.
- His child has the same number of pens as Oliver.
Solution:
Since the child has the same number of pens as Oliver, the number of pens the child has is exactly 3. The possible options are:
- 10 (incorrect, as it is not equal to 3)
- 9 (incorrect, as it is not equal to 3)
- 3 (correct, as it is equal to 3)
- 13 (incorrect, as it is not equal to 3)
- 1 (incorrect, as it is not equal to 3)
- 2 (incorrect, as it is not equal to 3)
The only option that satisfies the condition is
3.
Answer:
Mark the answer:
3
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Final Answers:
1.
Problem 1: Mark the answer:
17
2.
Problem 2: Mark the answer:
29
3.
Problem 3: Mark the answer:
3
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{17, 29, 3}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of comparing numbers worksheet 1st grade.
