Real World Measurement Word Problem Worksheet

This worksheet poses a math problem set in a real-world context, involving five houses in a row on a street, labeled A through E, and the distribution of children living in these houses. The problem specifies the distance between adjacent houses and asks to determine the optimal location for a school bus stop in front of one house such that the sum of the walking distances for all children is minimized. The task requires the student to consider the number of children in each house and the distances between houses to find the most efficient bus stop location.

The worksheet is teaching students to apply mathematical concepts to solve optimization problems. It helps them to understand how to work with weighted averages and the importance of considering multiple factors in decision-making processes. The exercise also encourages the development of practical problem-solving skills, as students must integrate arithmetic operations with logical reasoning to find the solution that best serves the needs of a group.