Year 6: Written methods and order of operations

Calculate with larger numbers and choose operation order.

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8 original questions with answers and explanations. Calculate with larger numbers and choose operation order.

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Calculate 4,307 x 26.
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111,982
4,307 x 20 = 86,140 and x 6 = 25,842.
Calculate 7,392 divided by 24.
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308
24 x 300 = 7,200 and 24 x 8 = 192.
Calculate 5,000 - 2,768.
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2,232
Check by adding 2,768 and 2,232.
Calculate 18 + 6 x 4.
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42
Multiply first: 6 x 4 = 24, then add 18.
Calculate (18 + 6) x 4.
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96
Do the brackets first: 24 x 4.
Find the highest common factor of 18 and 30.
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6
6 is the largest factor both numbers share.
Find the lowest common multiple of 9 and 12.
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36
9 x 4 and 12 x 3 both equal 36.
A school has 287 pupils. Each minibus holds 16 pupils. How many minibuses are needed?
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18
17 minibuses hold 272 pupils; the remaining 15 need another.

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Calculate with larger numbers and choose operation order.

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