Challenge Math: Problem Solving for the Gifted (Level II)
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1) Coach Peter ordered three jerseys for his new players: Benny, Frankie, and John. The jersey numbers are 9, 12, and 17. Benny's jersey number is even. The smallest jersey number does not belong to Frankie. What is John's jersey number?
Answer:
2) In the puzzle below, each fruit stands for a whole number. The same fruit stands for the same number. Solve the puzzle.
3) At a farmers stand, a banana costs $1 and an apple costs twice as much. Dominic bought the following items. If he paid with a $20 bill, how much change did he receive?
Answer: $
4) Rachael and Sam are in a library checkout line. There are 5 people ahead of Rachael and 8 people behind her. Sam is standing right in front of Rachael. How many more people are behind Sam than in front of him?
Answer: more people
5) Mrs. Johnson has five children: Mark, Joe, Ken, Dan, and Peter. Mark is older than Dan but younger than Ken. Joe is Mark's youngest older brother, and Peter is Dan's youngest older brother. How many younger brothers does Joe have?
Answer: younger brother(s)
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