What is More Than?

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Grade Level:

Pre-School

Maths, Logic, Economics

Definition

What is it?

When we say 'more than', we are comparing two things and saying that one quantity or value is greater than the other. It means having an extra amount, a larger number, or a higher value.

Simple Example

Quick Example

Imagine you have 5 laddoos and your friend has 3 laddoos. You have more laddoos than your friend because 5 is a bigger number than 3.

Worked Example

Step-by-Step

QUESTION: Rohit scored 75 runs in a cricket match. Virat scored 15 runs more than Rohit. How many runs did Virat score?

Step 1: Understand what 'more than' means here. It means Virat's score is Rohit's score PLUS an additional 15 runs.
---Step 2: Write down Rohit's score: Rohit's score = 75 runs.
---Step 3: Add the 'more than' amount to Rohit's score. Virat's score = Rohit's score + 15 runs.
---Step 4: Perform the addition: Virat's score = 75 + 15.
---Step 5: Calculate the sum: 75 + 15 = 90.
---Answer: Virat scored 90 runs.

Why It Matters

Understanding 'more than' is crucial for everyday decisions, from managing your pocket money (do I have more than enough for a snack?) to understanding complex data. It's used in economics to compare prices, in logic for reasoning, and in maths for all kinds of calculations. Engineers, business analysts, and even shopkeepers use this concept daily.

Common Mistakes

MISTAKE: Subtracting instead of adding when you see 'more than'. For example, if someone asks for '5 more than 10', calculating 10 - 5 = 5. | CORRECTION: 'More than' always implies addition. You should add the numbers: 10 + 5 = 15.

MISTAKE: Confusing 'more than' with 'less than'. For example, thinking '3 more than 5' means 3 and 5 are compared, and 3 is smaller. | CORRECTION: 'More than' means you are adding to the base number. '3 more than 5' means 5 + 3 = 8.

MISTAKE: Not identifying the base number correctly. For example, if 'A has 10 marbles, B has 5 more than A', calculating 5 + 10 = 15, but thinking 'A' has 15. | CORRECTION: Always identify which quantity is being compared to, and add the 'more than' amount to that specific quantity. In this case, B has 15 marbles, not A.

Practice Questions

Try It Yourself

QUESTION: My mobile data pack gives me 2 GB of data. My brother's pack gives him 1 GB more than mine. How much data does my brother get? | ANSWER: 3 GB

QUESTION: A small samosa costs 10 rupees. A large samosa costs 7 rupees more than a small one. What is the price of a large samosa? | ANSWER: 17 rupees

QUESTION: In a school exam, Priya scored 85 marks. Rahul scored 12 marks more than Priya. If the maximum marks were 100, how many marks did Rahul score, and did he score full marks? | ANSWER: Rahul scored 97 marks. No, he did not score full marks.

MCQ

Quick Quiz

If a bus ticket from Delhi to Jaipur costs 500 rupees, and a train ticket costs 150 rupees more than the bus ticket, what is the cost of the train ticket?

350 rupees

500 rupees

650 rupees

150 rupees

The Correct Answer Is:

The correct answer is C because '150 rupees more than' means we add 150 to the bus ticket price: 500 + 150 = 650. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they involve subtraction or just picking one of the given numbers.

Real World Connection

In the Real World

When you compare prices on an e-commerce app like Flipkart or Amazon, you might see one product is 200 rupees more than another. Or, when a cricket commentator says one team needs '50 runs more than' the opponent's score to win, they are using this exact concept. Even a bank calculates interest 'more than' your principal amount.

Key Vocabulary

Key Terms

MORE: A greater quantity or amount | GREATER THAN: A comparison showing one value is larger | ADDITION: The process of combining numbers | QUANTITY: An amount or number of something

What's Next

What to Learn Next

Now that you understand 'more than', you should explore 'What is Less Than?'. It's the opposite concept and will help you compare numbers and quantities in another important way. Both are fundamental for basic arithmetic and problem-solving!