Problem 27

It took 20 of King Patrick's men to beat a dragon in battle. If King Patrick had 260 men, how many dragons could they beat in a battle?

Step 1. What does the problem ask you to find?

1. What is King Patrick's name?
2. Where does King Patrick live?
3. Does King Patrick use the dragons to barbecue his meat?
4. How many dragons could 260 men beat?

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Step 2. What information is needed to solve the problem?

1. How many men were available to fight?
2. How many dragons were attacking them?
3. How many men were needed to beat one dragon?
4. Where was Puff the Magic Dragon during this battle?

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Step 3 Select the correct expression.

1. 260 + 20
2. 260 - 20
3. 260 x 20
4. 260 ¸ 20

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Step 4. Select the correct solution.

1. 270
2. 13
3. 5000
4. 20

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