Grinch Math

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What is the relationship between weight and servings in cooking?

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In cooking, the weight of an ingredient can determine how many servings it can provide. For example, a 6-pound roast beast feeds 8 Whos, so an 18-pound roast beast can feed more Whos based on the ratio.

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What is a pattern in numbers?

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A pattern in numbers is a sequence that follows a specific rule. For example, if Cindy Lou Who gets out of bed 1 time, then 2 times, then 4 times, the pattern doubles each night.

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How do you calculate total items when shared equally?

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To find the total items when shared equally, multiply the number of items per person by the number of people. For example, if the Grinch and Max each have 11 marshmallows, the total is 11 x 2 = 22 marshmallows.

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What are dog years?

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Dog years are a way to measure a dog's age in relation to human years. One dog year is equivalent to seven human years.

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How do you divide items among groups?

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To divide items among groups, you can use division. For example, if Cindy Lou Who hung 48 ornaments on a tree with 8 branches, you divide 48 by 8 to find out how many ornaments are on each branch.

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where you add a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation where you split a number into equal parts. For example, 12 divided by 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities. For example, if 6 pounds of roast feeds 8 Whos, the ratio of roast to Whos is 6:8.

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What is an even number?

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An even number is any integer that can be divided by 2 without a remainder. Examples include 2, 4, 6, and 8.

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What is an odd number?

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An odd number is an integer that cannot be divided by 2 evenly. Examples include 1, 3, 5, and 7.