PROBLEMS
WITH MISSING FACTS
In each of the following problems there is a missing fact which you
must know before you can work the problem. On the line write some fact
that you need to solve the problem. Then work the problem:
- The Science Club had a picnic yesterday and it cost $25.35. If they
shared the expense equally, how much did each one pay?
Needed Fact: There were 39 people____________________________
- George saved all the money he earned on Saturdays. He spent $6.50
of his savings for a football. How much money did he have left then?
Needed fact: ______________________________________________
- Miss. Lane works in an office. She spends ¾ of her salary
for room and board. How much does her room and board cost?
Needed fact: ______________________________________________
- Tom's mother is buying a radio set for $28.00. If she is paying
for it on the installment plan, how much does she pay each month?
Needed fact: ______________________________________________
- Mrs. White sent Allen to the store for 1 lb. of butter and 5 lb.
of sugar. How much money did Allen pay for these things?
Needed fact: ______________________________________________
- Ben sold tickets for a baseball game. When he counted those he had
left, there were 14. How many tickets did Ben have at first?
Needed fact: ______________________________________________ |
