Weilun's answer to Jo's Primary 5 Maths Fractions Singapore question.

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Weilun
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Hi Jo,

This is the solution offered for your question.
I make use of algebra, which I am not sure if you are taught the topic in Primary 5.

If no, then this solution may be complicated for you to understand.

Do take a look and let me know if you have any questions
Jo
Jo
5 years ago
Thanks Weilun. Do you have a more simplified answer for P5? Thx!
Weilun
Weilun
5 years ago
Hi Jo, I dont think I can simplify the first few parts on expressing the amount of sand in the boxes after each step.

For the last part, I actually made use of calculator to solve for the values A, B and C.
If you are not taught on that, you can alternatively use "substitution" to solve for the values, which will take up more steps.

Cheers
Jo
Jo
5 years ago
That's alright. Thanks for your help.
Weilun
Weilun
5 years ago
No problem.

I apologise for the multiple steps that made it complicated, however, the question set by your teacher actually made it so haha