Numeracy

Numeracy @ TSC

 

What to Maths teachers do after school on a Friday?

Solve numeracy problems of course!

 

Can you solve these problems faster than a room of Maths teachers?

 

Problem 1

 

2 + 2 + 2 = 6

3    3    3  = 6

4    4    4  = 6

5    5    5  = 6

6    6    6  = 6

7    7    7  = 6

8    8    8  = 6

9    9    9  = 6

 

Use any mathematical operation to make these equations true.

 

Problem 2

Find the perimeter of the shape below. Note: all angels are right angles and the diagram is not to scale. 

 

 

Solutions

Problem 1

 

 

 

There may be more correct solutions

 

Problem 2

Perimeter = 40cm