Bake Sale Math Problems

The video tutorial covers TEKS 7.3B, focusing on solving problems involving basic arithmetic operations with whole numbers, decimals, percents, and fractions. Two examples are provided: a bake sale problem involving the sale of cupcakes and cookies, and a running distance problem calculating total miles run over a period of days. The video demonstrates both long and short methods for solving these problems, emphasizing the use of FDP charts and mental math.

What is the main objective of the video tutorial?

• To learn about historical events

• To solve problems involving basic arithmetic operations

• To bake cookies and cupcakes

• To understand the history of chess

What items were sold at the chess club bake sale?

• Books and magazines

• Cupcakes and cookies

• Tickets and posters

• Lemonade and sandwiches

How much was each cupcake sold for at the bake sale?

• $0.50

• $1.00

• $2.00

• $1.50

What fraction of the items sold were cupcakes?

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

How many items in total were sold at the bake sale?

• 100

• 350

• 200

• 288

What is the first step in calculating the number of cookies sold?

• Subtract the number of cupcakes from the total

• Multiply the total items by 1/3

• Add the number of cupcakes and cookies

• Divide the total items by 2

How much money was raised from selling cookies?

• $47.50

• $45.00

• $48.00

• $50.00

What is the distance a student ran each day for the first five days?

• 5 miles

• 4 miles

• 3.5 miles

• 2 miles

How many days did the student run 4.25 miles each day?

• 6 days

• 3 days

• 4 days

• 5 days

What is the total distance the student ran over 10 days?

• 40 miles

• 38.75 miles

• 35 miles

• 30 miles