Question

There are $12$ apples. A few are on the tree, and a few are on the ground. Observe the image below to complete the given equation.

$\text{\_\_ + \_\_}=12$

• A. $5,7$
• B. $5,6$
• C. $6,5$
• D. $6,6$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $6,6$

Solution: Option D

Say: Let’s read the question and observe the image.

Ask:
How many apples are there?
Ans:$12$

How many apples are there in the number frame?
Ans: $12$

By observing the number frame, can you tell me how many apples are on the tree, and how many are on the ground?
Ans: There are $6$ apples on the tree, and $6$ on the ground.
How can you say so?
Ans: The apples on the number frame are shown in two different types. Each type has $6$ apples.

What will be the addition equation?
Ans: $6+6=12$

What are the missing numbers that complete the equation?
Ans: $6$ and $6$

Hence, option D is the correct answer.

WB: If required, use the whiteboard to draw the number frame and write the equation.


Error Analysis Question:
Q. The number of apples on the tree is not equal to the number of apples on the ground. Is this correct? Why?
A: No, this is incorrect. Both the number of apples on the tree and ground is equal to $6$.