Let's solve each day's mental maths problems step by step and explain the solutions.
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Monday
1.
7 × 9 =
$ 7 \times 9 = 63 $
2.
72 ÷ 6 =
$ 72 \div 6 = 12 $
3.
52 + 85 =
$ 52 + 85 = 137 $
4.
104 - 74 =
$ 104 - 74 = 30 $
5.
The time is 4:30 pm. What time is it in 65 minutes?
- 65 minutes = 1 hour 5 minutes
- 4:30 pm + 1 hour = 5:30 pm
- 5:30 pm + 5 minutes =
5:35 pm
6.
¾ of 12 =
$ \frac{3}{4} \times 12 = 9 $
7.
What fraction of the shape is shaded?
- The shape has 6 squares, 3 are shaded.
- Fraction = $ \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2} $
8.
Round to nearest 100: 100 - 260 =
- First: $ 100 - 260 = -160 $
- Round -160 to nearest 100 →
-200
9.
How many cm in 3m?
$ 3 \text{ m} = 3 \times 100 = 300 \text{ cm} $
10.
15, 30, 45, ____
Pattern: increasing by 15
Next number: $ 45 + 15 = 60 $
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Tuesday
1.
6 × 6 =
$ 6 \times 6 = 36 $
2.
81 ÷ 9 =
$ 81 \div 9 = 9 $
3.
75 + 95 =
$ 75 + 95 = 170 $
4.
98 - 40 =
$ 98 - 40 = 58 $
5.
The time is 1:05 am. What time is it in 70 minutes?
- 70 minutes = 1 hour 10 minutes
- 1:05 am + 1 hour = 2:05 am
- 2:05 am + 10 minutes =
2:15 am
6.
⅔ of 9 =
$ \frac{2}{3} \times 9 = 6 $
7.
What fraction of the shape is shaded?
- 6 squares total, 4 shaded
- Fraction = $ \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3} $
8.
Round to nearest 100: 100 - 107 =
- $ 100 - 107 = -7 $
- Round -7 to nearest 100 →
0
9.
How many cm in 5.2m?
$ 5.2 \times 100 = 520 \text{ cm} $
10.
2.6, 2.8, 3.0, ____
Pattern: increasing by 0.2
Next: $ 3.0 + 0.2 = 3.2 $
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Wednesday
1.
12 × 12 =
$ 12 \times 12 = 144 $
2.
21 ÷ 7 =
$ 21 \div 7 = 3 $
3.
36 + 72 =
$ 36 + 72 = 108 $
4.
67 - 13 =
$ 67 - 13 = 54 $
5.
The time is 1:35 pm. What time is it in 45 minutes?
- 1:35 pm + 45 minutes = 2:20 pm
6.
⅘ of 25 =
$ \frac{4}{5} \times 25 = 20 $
7.
What fraction of the shape is shaded?
- 6 squares total, 2 shaded
- Fraction = $ \frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3} $
8.
Round to nearest 100: 100 - 1,250 =
- $ 100 - 1250 = -1150 $
- Nearest 100:
-1200
9.
How many m in 80cm?
$ 80 \div 100 = 0.8 \text{ m} $
10.
19, 22, 25, ____
Pattern: increasing by 3
Next: $ 25 + 3 = 28 $
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Thursday
1.
8 × 9 =
$ 8 \times 9 = 72 $
2.
42 ÷ 6 =
$ 42 \div 6 = 7 $
3.
19 + 19 =
$ 19 + 19 = 38 $
4.
52 - 30 =
$ 52 - 30 = 22 $
5.
The time is 9:10 am. What time is it in 75 minutes?
- 75 minutes = 1 hour 15 minutes
- 9:10 am + 1 hour = 10:10 am
- 10:10 am + 15 minutes =
10:25 am
6.
¹⁄₁₀ of 50 =
$ \frac{1}{10} \times 50 = 5 $
7.
What fraction of the shape is shaded?
- 6 squares total, 1 shaded
- Fraction = $ \frac{1}{6} $
8.
Round to nearest 100: 100 - 5,450 =
- $ 100 - 5450 = -5350 $
- Nearest 100:
-5400
9.
How many m in 110cm?
$ 110 \div 100 = 1.1 \text{ m} $
10.
4.3, 4.1, 3.9, ____
Pattern: decreasing by 0.2
Next: $ 3.9 - 0.2 = 3.7 $
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✔ Final Answers:
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Monday
1. 63
2. 12
3. 137
4. 30
5. 5:35 pm
6. 9
7. $ \frac{1}{2} $
8. -200
9. 300 cm
10. 60
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Tuesday
1. 36
2. 9
3. 170
4. 58
5. 2:15 am
6. 6
7. $ \frac{2}{3} $
8. 0
9. 520 cm
10. 3.2
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Wednesday
1. 144
2. 3
3. 108
4. 54
5. 2:20 pm
6. 20
7. $ \frac{1}{3} $
8. -1200
9. 0.8 m
10. 28
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Thursday
1. 72
2. 7
3. 38
4. 22
5. 10:25 am
6. 5
7. $ \frac{1}{6} $
8. -5400
9. 1.1 m
10. 3.7
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✔ All problems solved! Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanations for any specific question.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of mental math for 4th grade.
