Mathematics · Class 4
A Trip to Bhopal
Learn A Trip to Bhopal with notes, examples, and practice questions.
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Chapter Overview
Estimate first, calculate exactly, and then check whether the exact answer is close to the estimate.
A Trip to Bhopal uses a school journey to practise large-number addition, subtraction, multiplication, estimation, and distance. Learners interpret travel information and decide which operation answers a real-life question.
Travel Numbers
- An odometer records distance travelled in kilometres.
- Total distance is found by adding the lengths of journey parts.
- Distance still left = total route − distance already travelled.
- Round numbers to nearby tens or hundreds for a quick estimate.
Groups and Capacity
- Equal buses or groups suggest multiplication.
- Number of buses needed may require division and an extra bus for a remainder.
- Keep passengers and seats as separate quantities.
- Check that an answer is reasonable in the journey's context.
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Seats for a Trip
Three buses carry 42 children each. How many children can travel?
- 1Each bus carries 42 children.
- 2There are 3 equal groups.
- 3Calculate 42 × 3 = 126.
Answer
126 children
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Add journey parts for total distance
- ✓ Subtract to find distance left
- ✓ Multiply equal groups
- ✓ Use estimation to check exact calculations
Exam Tips
- • Underline what the question asks
- • Write units such as children, seats, or kilometres
- • For buses needed, consider what a remainder means
Practice MCQs — A Trip to Bhopal
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
Question 1 of 3Score: 0/0
A bus travels 86 km and then 47 km. What is the total distance?