Christmas Math

Front

What is the total distance Buddy and Kizzy will walk if each length of the block is 25m and they walk around the block 4 times?

Back

100m

Front

How do you estimate the total number of ornaments on three trees with 596, 427, and 282 ornaments?

Back

Add the numbers: 596 + 427 + 282 = 1305, approximately 1300.

Front

If Ms. Bennett baked 40 cookies and gave 4 to her dog, how many cookies did she have left to share?

Back

36 cookies.

Front

How many cookies does each workroom get if Ms. Bennett splits 36 cookies between 3 workrooms?

Back

12 cookies per workroom.

Front

If there are 12 elves wrapping presents and each can wrap 10 presents in an hour, how many can they wrap in 10 hours?

Back

1,200 presents.

Front

How many pieces of tape did Mrs. Chisenhall use if she bought 52 presents and used 7 pieces of tape on each?

Back

114 pieces of tape.

Front

What is the formula to find the total distance walked if you know the length of one side of a block and the number of sides?

Back

Total distance = length of one side x number of sides.

Front

What is the process to estimate the total number of items when given several quantities?

Back

Round each quantity to the nearest hundred and then add them.

Front

If you have 40 cookies and give away some, how do you find out how many are left?

Back

Subtract the number given away from the total.

Front

What is multiplication and how can it be used in real-life situations like wrapping presents?

Back

Multiplication is repeated addition; it helps calculate total amounts quickly.