Question

There are 3 watering cans. The number of spades is 1 more than the number of watering cans. The number of rakes is 2 more than the number of watering cans. What is the total number of items?

• A. $12$
• B. $6$
• C. $13$
• D. $10$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $12$

Solution: Option C

Say: Let us read the question, and observe the image.

Ask:
How many watering cans are there?
Ans: 3

How many spades are there?
Ans: 3 + 1 = 4

How many rakes are there?
Ans: 3 + 2 = 5

How can we find the total number of items?
Ans: By adding 3, 4, and 5

What will be the addition equation?
Ans: 3 + 4 + 5 = 12

Hence, option C is the correct answer.

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


Error Analysis Question:
Q: Is 3 + 1 + 2 = 6 the correct equation for this problem? Why?
A: No, because though 3 is the correct number of watering cans, 1 and 2 are not the correct number of spades and rakes, respectively. 1 and 2 represent the number of spades and rakes more than the number of watering cans.