Problem of the Week
Did you figure it out? Answer: 12π Solution: The circumference of a circle is its diameter multiplied by π. If we say that P is the length of the pufferfish, then we c..
Did you figure it out? Answer: 12π Solution: The circumference of a circle is its diameter multiplied by π. If we say that P is the length of the pufferfish, then we c..
Did you figure it out? Answer: 5 packs of cards Solution: First, let’s estimate how many packs of cards Kaylee can buy by rounding; $3.50 rounds up to $4.00,..
Did you figure it out? Answer: 16% or 0.16 or 4/25 Solution: Making a probability tree, we see Since there is a 40% of rain on both days, we mul..
Did you figure it out? Answer: f(x) = $0.35x + $4.50 Solution: First, we notice that when the number of scoops of super vitamin powder increases by 2, the price increases b..
Did you figure it out? Answer: 17/9 pounds Solution: After Soren takes a 40° slice, there are 320° of pie left. That’s 320 ÷ 360 = 8/9 of the pie, and 8..
One of the most important things you can do to help your children succeed is to teach them math. However, you will discover that you can help your children learn math and an useful life skill at the same time by having them join you in the kitchen! Yes, y..
Did you figure it out? Answer: 48 minutes Solution: If the program is done scanning ¾ of the computer’s memory, then it has ¼ left. Since..
Did you figure it out? Answer: 90 miles per hour Solution: Since 11:00 am to 5:00 pm is 6 hours, the train takes 6 hours to get from London to the small town in Scotland. If..