Christmas Math

Front

What is the total cost of hot cocoa for $2.25 and a piece of cake for $1.50?

Back

$3.75

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If Miss Weight pays with a $5 bill, how much change does she receive after buying hot cocoa and cake?

Back

$1.25

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How do you calculate the total amount spent if Selina bought gifts for 8 family members at an average of $36 each?

Back

Multiply 8 by $36 to get $288.

Front

What is the average amount spent per person if Selina spent $288 on gifts for 8 family members?

Back

$36 per person.

Front

How do you find the speed of Santa's sleigh if it traveled 320 miles in 5 hours?

Back

Divide 320 miles by 5 hours to get 64 miles per hour.

Front

If Si goes to sleep at 11:00 PM and wakes up at 6:30 AM, how do you calculate the hours of sleep he got?

Back

From 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM is 7 hours, plus 30 minutes equals 7 1/2 hours.

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How many pieces of chocolate does Buddy the Elf eat per minute if he ate 64 pieces in 8 minutes?

Back

Divide 64 pieces by 8 minutes to get 8 pieces per minute.

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What is the formula to calculate change received after a purchase?

Back

Change = Amount Paid - Total Cost.

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What is the concept of average in mathematics?

Back

Average is the sum of values divided by the number of values.

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How do you convert hours and minutes into just hours?

Back

Convert minutes to hours by dividing by 60 and add to the hours.