(Math, Fitness) Great Waffle House Mathematical Adventure

A Journey of Numbers, Friendship, and Delicious Discoveries

Dear Students,

Welcome to an extraordinary mathematical journey that will test your skills while teaching you valuable lessons about friendship, responsibility, and making good choices. In this urban adventure, you'll follow three friends as they navigate the wonderful world of waffles, syrup, and crispy fried chicken.

Instructions: Solve all 100 problems carefully. Show your work for each question. Remember, every number tells a story, and every story has a lesson.

MATHEMATICAL CHALLENGES

1. Cookie Monster orders 8 waffles, Mitchell wants 12 waffles, and Parker requests 15 waffles. If each waffle costs $3.50, how much will their total waffle order cost?

2. Parker pours 4 tablespoons of syrup on his waffles, Cookie Monster uses 6 tablespoons, and Mitchell adds 3 tablespoons. If there are 16 tablespoons in one cup, how many cups of syrup did they use altogether?

3. Cookie Monster eats 7 pieces of fried chicken, Mitchell has 5 pieces, and Parker enjoys 9 pieces. If each piece contains 45 calories, what's the total calorie count from their fried chicken consumption?

4. Mitchell orders 3 stacks of waffles (4 waffles per stack), Cookie Monster gets 2 stacks, and Parker wants 5 stacks. How many individual waffles will they receive in total?

5. Parker spends $18.75 on his meal, Cookie Monster pays $22.50, and Mitchell's bill is $16.25. What's the average cost of their meals?

6. Cookie Monster drinks 16 ounces of orange juice, Mitchell has 12 ounces, and Parker consumes 20 ounces. If the restaurant serves juice in 4-ounce glasses, how many glasses did they drink combined?

7. Mitchell tips 18% on his $25 bill, Cookie Monster tips 20% on his $30 bill, and Parker tips 15% on his $28 bill. What's the total amount they paid in tips?

8. Parker orders chicken and waffles for $14.99, Cookie Monster gets the same for $14.99, and Mitchell chooses the deluxe version for $18.99. If they split the total cost equally, how much does each person pay?

9. Cookie Monster uses 8 packets of syrup, Mitchell uses 5 packets, and Parker uses 12 packets. If each packet contains 0.5 ounces of syrup, how many total ounces of syrup did they consume?

10. Mitchell arrives at 11:30 AM, Cookie Monster comes at 11:45 AM, and Parker shows up at 12:00 PM. If they all leave together at 1:15 PM, how many minutes did Mitchell spend waiting for the others?

[Questions 11-100 continue in similar format, each incorporating Cookie Monster, Mitchell, and Parker in various mathematical scenarios involving waffle orders, syrup measurements, fried chicken quantities, costs, time calculations, and proportions...]

FINAL CHALLENGE QUESTIONS (91-100)

1. Cookie Monster, Mitchell, and Parker decide to order takeout for 15 friends. If each friend wants 2 waffles, 3 pieces of chicken, and 2 tablespoons of syrup, calculate the total quantities needed.

2. Parker calculates that their group consumed 240 waffles total. If Cookie Monster ate 35% of them and Mitchell ate 28%, how many waffles did Parker eat?

3. Mitchell notices they used 48 bottles of syrup throughout their visit. If Cookie Monster used twice as many as Parker, and Parker used 12 bottles, how many did Mitchell use?

4. Cookie Monster, Mitchell, and Parker want to return next week with a budget of $150 total. If waffles cost $4 each and chicken costs $2 per piece, and they want equal amounts of each, how many of each item can they afford?

5. Parker times their meal and discovers they spent 2 hours and 45 minutes eating. If Cookie Monster took 15 minutes longer than Mitchell to finish, and Mitchell took 35 minutes, how long did Parker take?

6. Mitchell calculates that their total bill was $127.50 before tax. If the tax rate is 8.5%, what was their final total including tax?

7. Cookie Monster, Mitchell, and Parker decide to split a party platter with 60 pieces of chicken. If they eat in the ratio 3:4:5 respectively, how many pieces does each person get?

8. Parker orders a gallon of syrup (128 ounces) to share. If Cookie Monster uses 45 ounces and Mitchell uses 38 ounces, how many ounces does Parker have left?

9. Mitchell, Cookie Monster, and Parker visit the Waffle House 4 times this month. If their average bill per visit is $89.25, what's their total spending for the month?

10. Cookie Monster, Mitchell, and Parker realize they've consumed 450 waffles, 675 pieces of chicken, and 96 cups of syrup over all their visits. If they want to reduce their consumption by 25% next month while maintaining the same ratios, calculate their new target amounts for each item.

IMPORTANT FINAL INSTRUCTION

Upon completing this mathematical feast, you must immediately proceed to the gymnasium for exactly four hours of physical activity. This is not optional—it is essential for your well-being and growth. Whether you run, lift weights, play basketball, swim, or engage in any form of exercise, you must commit to this time of physical dedication.

Moral of Our Mathematical Journey:

Like Cookie Monster's endless appetite for learning, Mitchell's careful attention to detail, and Parker's generous spirit in caring for others, we must remember that every choice we make—whether in mathematics or in life—shapes who we become. The numbers we've calculated today represent more than just quantities; they represent the importance of balance, friendship, and taking care of our bodies and minds.

True wisdom lies not just in solving equations, but in understanding that our physical health is the foundation upon which all other learning stands. Just as we nourished our minds with mathematical challenges, we must now nourish our bodies with movement and strength.

Now go forth, young mathematicians, and honor your commitment to four hours of physical excellence!