Thanksgiving Math Fun

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What is the total cost if Mr. K spent $2.23 on dinner rolls, $4.99 on potatoes, and $12.45 on an apple pie?

Back

$19.67

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True or False: TV dinners were created as the result of a 26 ton turkey surplus.

Back

True

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If 2/5 of your Thanksgiving meal was turkey, what percent would that be?

Back

40%

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Reggie found 1/2 of a pumpkin pie left. If he ate 2 of the 4 pieces, what fraction of the pie is still left?

Back

1/4

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You spent $36.75 on groceries for your Thanksgiving feast. You gave the clerk $50. How much change will you get back?

Back

$13.25

Front

What is the definition of a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

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What does it mean to convert a fraction to a percentage?

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To convert a fraction to a percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply by 100.

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What is the formula to calculate total cost?

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Total Cost = Sum of all individual costs.

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What is the definition of surplus?

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Surplus refers to an amount that is more than what is needed or used.

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How do you calculate change returned after a purchase?

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Change = Amount given - Total cost.