A stand at a local parade is selling flags for observers to wave. The small flags each cost 2/3 the price of each large flag, and each flag costs a whole number of dollars. If Frida bought 5 flags and...
In these summer months, a common problem people suffer from is dehydration – not enough water in their body. Waiting until you feel thirsty is not a good indicator that it’s time to drink water. In...
At the first four stops, the number of students that board Mr. Edler’s school bus is 4, 6, 12 and 2 students, respectively, and no students exit the bus. After these four stops, the number of students...
Labor Day is a product of the American labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievement of American workers. In honor of this day and the American worker, let’s solve some Labor...
This table shows how long it takes each of 8 planets to rotate around its own axis and to revolve around the sun. Days and years refer to Earth days and Earth years, respectively. Curtis’s age is 15...
The MATHCOUNTS Club sponsor at your school is planning a pizza party for the club’s 10 Mathletes to kick off the year. The local pizza place has medium and large as the two size options for ordering...
Amanda’s overall first quarter grade for Biology is determined based on her performance in each of four areas and is weighted as follows: Based on this, for what percent of her overall first quarter...
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The Wilsons traveled to Shendandoah National Park to view the fall foliage at its peak. The driving time from their home to the park was 2 hours. For the first third of the time they spent driving to...
Sugar Shack gourmet candy shop’s signature candy mixture contains Sour Drops, Chocolate Chews and Tangy Twists in the ratio 2:3:4, respectively. How many more pounds of Tangy Twists than Sour Drops...