Thanksgiving Math Challenge

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What is the total cost of a Thanksgiving meal for a family of 4 inviting 5 guests if the meal costs $162?

Back

$18.00 per person.

Front

Calculate the total cost of a Thanksgiving meal that includes 2 turkeys, mashed potatoes, green beans, and pumpkin pie. Turkey costs $15, mashed potatoes $5, green beans $3, and pumpkin pie $8.

Back

$46.

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If a family is hosting a Thanksgiving dinner for 15 people and each person will have 2 slices of turkey, how many turkeys do they need if each turkey has 12 slices?

Back

3 turkeys.

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For a Thanksgiving dinner of 10 people, each having 2 slices of turkey, how many turkeys are needed if each turkey has 12 slices?

Back

2 turkeys.

Front

What is the total cost of a Thanksgiving meal that includes a turkey ($15), mashed potatoes ($5), green beans ($3), and pumpkin pie ($8)?

Back

$31.

Front

Define 'per person cost' in the context of a Thanksgiving meal.

Back

The total cost of the meal divided by the number of people attending.

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What is the formula to calculate the total cost of a meal?

Back

Total Cost = Sum of all individual item costs.

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How do you determine the number of items needed based on servings?

Back

Divide the total servings required by the number of servings per item.

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What is the significance of understanding unit costs in meal planning?

Back

It helps in budgeting and ensuring enough food for all guests.

Front

Explain how to calculate the number of turkeys needed for a given number of guests.

Back

Multiply the number of guests by slices per guest, then divide by slices per turkey.