As we head towards the beginning of December and start to feel the first tingles of Christmas spirit, why not have a go at the following brainteasers. Solutions can be handed to me in person or emailed to r.mcvey@penworthamgirls.lancs.sch.uk.
Correct ones will be rewarded with a Head’s Breakfast.
Enjoy!
Problem 1
I have been set a task of finding every Christmas cracker that has been put in my house.
I have been given two clues:
How many crackers do I need to find?
Problem 2
Every year I get more popular and get 3 more birthday cards than the previous year.
On my 1st birthday I received 7 cards, on my second birthday I received 10 cards etc.
How many cards did I receive on my 25th birthday?
Problem 3
I have a present to wrap that is in a box measuring 40cm by 30cm by 20cm .
I am trying to be environmentally friendly this year so want to use the minimum amount of wrapping paper possible.
How much wrapping paper do I need?
Mr McVey
Teacher of Maths