Algebra, NAPX-J2-28

Question

Chaucer has 83 match sticks.

He uses 6 match sticks to make two small triangles.



What is the largest number of small triangles like this that Chaucer can make with his 83 match sticks?

Worked Solution

3 match sticks are used for 1 triangle.
Number of triangles = 83 ÷\div 3
= 27 remainder 2

∴\therefore {{{correctAnswer}}} triangles (round down).

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Question

Chaucer has 83 match sticks.

He uses 6 match sticks to make two small triangles.



What is the largest number of small triangles like this that Chaucer can make with his 83 match sticks?

Worked Solution

3 match sticks are used for 1 triangle.
Number of triangles = 83 ÷\div 3
= 27 remainder 2

∴\therefore 27 triangles (round down).

Question Type

Multiple Choice (One Answer)

Variables

Variable nameVariable value
correctAnswer
27

Answers

Is Correct?Answer
✓

27

x

28

x

29

x

30

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