Christmas word problems

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What is an advent calendar?

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An advent calendar is a special calendar used to count down the days until Christmas, often with a small gift or treat behind each door.

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How do you find the total number of chocolates eaten in an advent calendar for 12 days?

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Add the number of chocolates for each day: 1 + 2 + 3 + ... + 12 = 78.

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If you have 36 candy canes and 3 friends, how do you find out how many each friend gets?

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Divide the total number of candy canes by the number of friends: 36 ÷ 4 = 9.

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What is the total number of guests if each of 6 family members invited 3 guests?

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Multiply the number of family members by the number of guests each invited: 6 x 3 = 18.

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How do you calculate the total number of treats in treat bags for 30 children if each bag has 7 candies and 2 gums?

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Multiply the number of children by the total treats per bag: 30 x (7 + 2) = 270.

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If Frosty the Snowman gives 4 cookies to each of 30 children, how do you find the total cookies given away?

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Multiply the number of children by the number of cookies each receives: 30 x 4 = 120.

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question presented in a narrative form, requiring interpretation and problem-solving.

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What does it mean to divide in math?

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To divide means to split a number into equal parts or groups.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.