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Thursday, March 1, 2012

Bonus Math Questions!

1.  Kurt bought two items that cost a total of $100.  One item cost $10 more than the other.  What was the cost of each item?  Explain your reasoning.


2.  Ben's mom wants to buy new carpet for the family room that measures 12 feet by 11 feet.  She can purchase the carpet for $6 per square foot including installation.  How much will Ben's mom spend to put new carpet in the family room?


3.  Helen wants to cover her garden for the winter.  To get the right material, she must find the area of the space.  Helen's garden is 12ft long and 18ft wide.  What is it's area?


4.  A rectangle is twice as long as it is wide.  Its perimeter is 42cm.  Find the length and width of the rectangle.


5.  Henry drew a square where the area and perimeter have the same number of units.  What are the dimensions of the square?