Give this sweet word problem a try and you’ll be the apple of our eye! If you want to “bowl over” your tutor in math, all you have to do is practice your skills a little bit every day! A little bit can go a long way when you do it every day.
This word problem challenge gives students a chance to practice their addition and subtraction, multiplication and division in a fun and real-world way. Go ahead and give it a try. Take your time, and be sure to come back tomorrow to check your solution against ours!
Question: A small bowl can hold 12 apples. A large bowl can hold 20 apples. If Benjamin has 132 apples and already has 6 small bowls, how many large bowls does he need for the rest of the apples?
