Thanksgiving Word Problems

Each pumpkin pie serves 6 people.  There are 3 pies.  How many people can eat pie?

• 12
• 18
• 24
• 30

10 people came to dinner.  Each person ate 4 rolls.  How many rolls were eaten?

• 4
• 10
• 20
• 40

There are 35 pieces of turkey.  Seven people are at dinner.  How many pieces of turkey can each person eat?

• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7

Mrs. Williams is making mashed potatoes.  Each pound of potatoes serves 4 people.  How many pounds of potatoes does she need for 24 people?

• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8

The Pilgrims sat down to the very first Thanksgiving dinner.  There were 4 tables, and each table sat 8 people.  How many people were able to sit down?

• 20
• 30
• 32
• 36

There are 6 balloons in the Thanksgiving Day parade.  Each balloon requires 6 people to hold it.  How many people are holding the balloons in the parade?

• 24
• 30
• 36
• 42

The Broncos are playing the Patriots in a football game.  The Broncos scored 4 touchdowns, and each touchdown equals 7 points.  How many points do they have?

• 7
• 21
• 28
• 49