Thanksgiving Math

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What is the formula to calculate the number of items needed when each item has a specific number of portions?

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To find the number of items needed, divide the total number of portions required by the number of portions per item and round up if necessary. Formula: Number of items = Total portions / Portions per item.

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How do you calculate the difference in weight between two objects?

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To find the difference in weight, subtract the weight of the smaller object from the weight of the larger object. Formula: Difference = Weight of larger object - Weight of smaller object.

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What does the term 'remainder' mean in division?

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The remainder is the amount left over after division when one number does not divide evenly into another.

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How do you calculate the total number of people when given a number of adults and children per adult?

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Multiply the number of adults by the number of children each adult brings, then add the number of adults to find the total number of people. Formula: Total people = (Number of adults * Children per adult) + Number of adults.

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What is the process to find how many items are left after some have been taken away?

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To find the remaining items, subtract the number of items taken away from the original number of items. Formula: Remaining items = Original items - Items taken away.

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What is the significance of rounding up in division problems?

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Rounding up is necessary when dealing with items that cannot be divided into fractions, ensuring that there are enough whole items to meet the requirement.

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How do you determine the total number of slices in multiple pies?

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To find the total number of slices, multiply the number of pies by the number of slices per pie. Formula: Total slices = Number of pies * Slices per pie.

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What is the importance of understanding ratios in application-based math problems?

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Understanding ratios helps in comparing quantities and solving problems involving proportions, such as determining how much of one item is needed relative to another.

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How can you represent a word problem mathematically?

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Translate the words into mathematical expressions or equations by identifying the quantities involved and the operations needed to solve the problem.

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What is the role of estimation in solving application-based math problems?

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Estimation helps to quickly assess the reasonableness of an answer and can simplify calculations when exact numbers are not necessary.