Arithmetic Operations, Optimisation
Key Stages: 3 and 4 ★
What is the largest product that can be made from whole numbers that add up to 100?
This problem can be tackled at very different intellectual levels. It is an excellent context to practise adding and multiplying with decimals while trying to solve a problem. Part of the problem is to realise that there is, in fact, a question to consider.
This resource has comprehensive teachers' notes and resources, linked from the problem page. This includes possible approaches and key questions, as well as possible support and extensions.
The file attached is a HTML file, which, when opened, automatically redirects you to the problem on the NRICH website.
Key Stages: 3 and 4 ★
What is the largest product that can be made from whole numbers that add up to 100?
This problem can be tackled at very different intellectual levels. It is an excellent context to practise adding and multiplying with decimals while trying to solve a problem. Part of the problem is to realise that there is, in fact, a question to consider.
This resource has comprehensive teachers' notes and resources, linked from the problem page. This includes possible approaches and key questions, as well as possible support and extensions.
The file attached is a HTML file, which, when opened, automatically redirects you to the problem on the NRICH website.
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