Problem of the Week - Lower Elementary - April 18, 2021 to April 24, 2021

Lower Elementary: 

Question: Sergeant Stubby was the most decorated war dog of World War I and reportedly received 11 medals for his service. Chips was the most decorated war dog of World War II and reportedly received 3 medals for his service. How many more awards than Chips did Sergeant Stubby receive? 

 Answer: 8 medals 

Solution: We need to find the difference between 11 medals and 3 medals. 11 and 3 are far apart, so the best method would be to take away 3 from 11. Doing this tells us that Sergeant Stubby received 11-3=8 more medals than Chips received.