Total Slides Calculation: Group Multimedia Presentation Word Problem

Published on May 31, 2026

Word-Problem

Solve a word problem involving calculating the total number of slides prepared by a group, considering slides per section and for review. Includes addition, exponents, and multiplication.

Question

Instruction: Read each situation carefully and apply the following reminders below before answering. • Read the problem slowly and carefully. • Identify the important numbers and operations described. • Write a mathematical expression that represents the situation. • Solve the expression step-by-step using the correct order. • Write your final answer clearly in the box with a short explanation. 1. A group is preparing a multimedia presentation. Each of the 4 members prepares: • (3 + 2) slides per section; and • an additional 2² slides for final review. How many slides were prepared in total? (2 points) 2. Barce has Php 800 budget for school expenses. Barce spends money on the following: • 3 days of transportation, with 2 rides per day costing Php 15 each; and • 2 sets of school supplies costing (40 + 10) pesos each. How much money remains? (3 points)

Answer

Here are the step-by-step solutions for the problems provided:

Problem 1

1. Identify the important numbers and operations:
  • Number of members:
  • Slides per section per member:
  • Additional slides for review per member:
2. Write a mathematical expression:
To find the total number of slides, we calculate the slides per member and then multiply by the number of members.
3. Solve the expression step-by-step:
  • Step 1: Solve inside the parentheses (Addition):
  • Step 2: Solve the exponent:
  • Step 3: Add the results inside the brackets:
    (This is the total slides per member)
  • Step 4: Multiply by the number of members:
Final Answer:
Explanation: Each member prepared 5 slides for the section and 4 slides for review, totaling 9 slides per person. Since there are 4 members, the total is slides.

Problem 2

1. Identify the important numbers and operations:
  • Total budget:
  • Transportation:
  • School supplies:
2. Write a mathematical expression:
To find the remaining money, subtract the total expenses from the budget.
3. Solve the expression step-by-step:
  • Step 1: Calculate transportation cost:
  • Step 2: Calculate school supplies cost:
  • Step 3: Calculate total expenses:
  • Step 4: Subtract total expenses from the budget:
Final Answer:
Explanation: Barce spent Php 90 on transportation and Php 100 on school supplies, for a total expenditure of Php 190. Subtracting this from the initial Php 800 budget leaves Php 610.