Addition & Subtraction to 10,000 (4.N3) · Page 12 of 14
🌍 Real World Problems
➕ Real World Problems: Trips & Distances
Using addition and subtraction with distances — all values are estimates
💡 Tip for parents: Every distance on this page is only an estimate! Look up the real mileage together on Google Maps and see how close the estimate was — that's a habit adults use every day.
- Question 1
A family drove from Halifax to Toronto (about 1,800 km), then Toronto to Ottawa (about 450 km), then Ottawa to Montreal (about 200 km). About how far did they travel in total? (These are estimates — check the real mileage on Google Maps!)
- Question 2
Halifax to Sydney is about 370 km. A family drives there and back in one day. About how far do they drive in total? (Estimate — check Google Maps for the real mileage!)
- Question 3
A school bus trip is 1,450 km in total. The bus travelled 675 km on day one and 525 km on day two. About how many kilometres are left?
- Question 4
A flight from Halifax to Toronto is about 1,300 km, and Toronto to Vancouver is about 3,400 km. About how far is the whole trip? (Estimate — look up the real distance!)
- Question 5
A cargo ship sailed 1,240 km on Monday and 1,160 km on Tuesday. About how far did it sail in the two days? (Estimate first, then check with a calculator!)