{"id":175,"date":"2022-04-12T06:17:10","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T06:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=175"},"modified":"2025-11-21T03:49:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T03:49:06","slug":"h-2-word-problems-with-extra-or-missing-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/h-2-word-problems-with-extra-or-missing-information\/","title":{"rendered":"H.2 Word problems with extra or missing information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Word problems with extra or missing information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>Key Notes :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83d\udd0e <strong>What Are Word Problems With Extra or Missing Information?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These are problems where <strong>not all information is useful<\/strong>. \ud83d\udeab\ud83d\udcc4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or sometimes, <strong>important information is missing<\/strong>. \u2753\ud83d\udcc4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must <strong>think carefully<\/strong> to decide what is needed. \ud83e\udde0\ud83d\udca1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83e\uddf9 <strong>Extra Information = Not Needed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sometimes, a problem gives <strong>more numbers or facts<\/strong> than required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must choose only the <strong>important information<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83d\udc49 Example:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ravi bought <strong>3 pencils<\/strong>, <strong>2 pens<\/strong>, and he owns <strong>5 books<\/strong>.<br><strong>How many pencils and pens did he buy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Books are <strong>extra info<\/strong>! \ud83d\udeab\ud83d\udcda<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83d\udd0d <strong>Missing Information = Something Important Is Not Given<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A problem may not give a number you need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must <strong>identify what is missing<\/strong> and see if the problem can still be solved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83d\udc49 Example:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Latha has some marbles. She gave <strong>5<\/strong> to her friend.<br><strong>How many marbles does she have now?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We don\u2019t know how many she had before! Missing info \u2757\ud83d\udd22<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83e\udde0 <strong>How to Solve These Problems (Strategy)<\/strong> \u2b50<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Read the question <strong>slowly and carefully<\/strong>. \ud83d\udc40<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Underline or highlight the <strong>important data<\/strong>. \u270d\ufe0f\ud83d\udcd8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Cross out or ignore <strong>extra information<\/strong>. \u274c<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Check if any information is <strong>missing<\/strong>. \u2754<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Decide the correct <strong>operation<\/strong> ( + , \u2212 , \u00d7 , \u00f7 ). \ud83d\udd22<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Solve and <strong>check your answer<\/strong>. \u2714\ufe0f\u2728<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83c\udfa8 <strong>Clue Words to Help You<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">\u2795 <strong>Addition:<\/strong> total, altogether, in all \u27a1\ufe0f \ud83c\udf1f<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">\u2796 <strong>Subtraction:<\/strong> left, remaining, fewer \u27a1\ufe0f \ud83d\udd3d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">\u2716\ufe0f <strong>Multiplication:<\/strong> times, groups of \u27a1\ufe0f \ud83d\udd04<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-normal-font-size\">\u2797 <strong>Division:<\/strong> shared, each, per \u27a1\ufe0f \ud83d\udd0d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83d\udea7 <strong>Beware of Tricks!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sometimes the question <strong>sounds complicated<\/strong> but is simple.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sometimes the question <strong>hides extra words<\/strong> to confuse you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always focus on <strong>what the question is really asking<\/strong>. \ud83c\udfaf\ud83e\udde0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Why Is This Important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These problems help you become a <strong>smart thinker<\/strong>. \ud83e\udd13\ud83e\udde0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve your <strong>reading skills + math skills together<\/strong>. \u270f\ufe0f\ud83d\udcda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Useful for <strong>exams and real-life situations<\/strong> like shopping \ud83d\uded2, travel \ud83d\ude97, and planning \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#105000\"><strong>Learn with an example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-color has-text-color has-background has-large-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#f4acac\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>1) Oliver took a train from Chesterton to Riverside by way of Watertown and Salem. The train went 10 kilometers from Chesterton to Watertown. 7 passengers got on at Watertown. It was 5 kilometers from Salem to Riverside. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#b00012\"><strong>How many kilometres was Oliver&#8217;s train ride?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>28<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>27<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>17<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>There is not enough information to solve this problem.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There is not enough information to solve this problem. You need to know how far it was from Watertown to Salem.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-color has-text-color has-background has-large-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#acf7e5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>2) Tessa took the train from Walnut City to Almondburg by way of Peanut Village and Pecan Harbour. The train went 20 kilometres from Walnut City to Peanut Village. It was 5 kilometres from Pecan Harbour to Almondburg. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#b00012\"><strong>How many kilometres was Tessa&#8217;s train ride?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>22<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>21<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>32<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>There is not enough information to solve this problem<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There is not enough information to solve this problem. You need to know how far it was from Peanut Village to Pecan Harbour.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-color has-text-color has-background has-large-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5b1\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>3) Roger bought 8 large marbles and 13 bags of small marbles. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#b00012\"><strong>How many marbles did Roger buy in all?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>96<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>86<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>87<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>There is not enough information to solve this problem<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There is not enough information to solve this problem. You need to know how many marbles were in each bag.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!\ud83d\udd8a\ufe0f <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/80168\/527\/358\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-2-225.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-2-225.png 500w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-2-225-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-2-225-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/81058\/666\/374\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-1-1-238.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-1-1-238.png 500w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-1-1-238-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-1-1-238-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Word problems with extra or missing information Key Notes : \ud83d\udd0e What Are Word Problems With Extra or Missing Information? \ud83e\uddf9 Extra Information = Not Needed \ud83d\udc49 Example: Ravi bought 3 pencils, 2 pens, and he owns 5 books.How many pencils and pens did he buy? \ud83d\udd0d Missing Information = Something Important Is Not Given<a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/h-2-word-problems-with-extra-or-missing-information\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">&#8220;H.2 Word problems with extra or missing information&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-175","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/175","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=175"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/175\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16362,"href":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/175\/revisions\/16362"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=175"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}