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Problem of the Week

By Trudy Gau

Enjoy solving our Winter Holiday, Problems of the Week.

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You collect some items, such as scarves, gloves, beanies, buttons, carrots and sticks to make a snowman over the holidays.

You have 12 items altogether.

 

What could your snowman look like?

Show your answer using pictures, numbers or words.

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Hot Chocolate Shop

A winter holiday café sells hot chocolates, cookies and muffins.

You spend exactly $24.

 

What could you buy?

Create at least 2 different combinations and show your pricing and working.

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Winter Holiday Adventure

A family is planning a winter holiday day out. They can choose activities such as ice skating, going to the movies, visiting a café, going bowling or driving to the snow.

Their day needs to include:

  • 3 activities
  • A total cost between $50 and $100/person
  • At least one activity that takes more than 1 hour

 

What could their winter holiday adventure look like?

Show the costs, times and your reasoning.

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