These problems are different.
They use the same math you already know — but wrapped in ways you haven't seen before. There's no rush. Think slowly. Write your reasoning. The answer matters less than HOW you got there.
🎨 Unfamiliar Territory
Aisha is making flower garlands for Diwali. She has 24 marigolds. She wants to make the most beautiful garlands possible, and that means each garland must have the *same* number of flowers. What are all the different numbers of garlands she could make?
Your thinking space:
🔗 Chain Reaction
Rohan is packing his cricket balls. He has 3 boxes. He wants to put 5 balls in each box. 1. How many balls does he need in total? 2. His friend gives him one more box. Now he has 4 boxes. He still wants the same number of balls per box. How many total balls does he need *now*? 3. How many more balls did he need because of the extra box?
Show each step:
💬 Explain Your Thinking
Imagine you have 4 groups of 3 ladoos. Explain in your own words two different ways you can find out how many ladoos you have in total. Which way do you think is faster, and why?
Explain in your own words:
🏆 Olympiad Teaser
There are some students in a line. Every 3rd student gets a red balloon. Every 5th student gets a blue balloon. Which student is the first to get BOTH a red and a blue balloon?
Think about what constraints the problem gives you. Write down what you KNOW for sure, then work from there. Often, trying small numbers first reveals a pattern.
Your answer and reasoning: