(Math Test) Big Bird & KREAM's Math Quest: Planning Mitchell's Perfect Vacation
Big Bird and DJ group KREAM’s assistant are helping to prepare for little Mitchell’s first airplane trip! Mitchell is a two-year-old toddler who will be staying at a hotel for one week with his male caretaker. Big Bird and KREAM’s assistant need to make sure they pack all the necessary supplies and plan accordingly. Your job is to help them solve these math problems to ensure Mitchell has everything he needs!
SECTION A: Packing Problems (25 questions)
Mitchell needs 3 outfits per day for his 7-day trip. How many total outfits should Big Bird pack?
If each outfit consists of 1 shirt, 1 pair of pants, and 1 pair of socks, how many individual clothing items will Mitchell need in total?
Big Bird packs 24 diapers to start the trip. Mitchell uses approximately 6 diapers per day. How many more diapers will they need to buy during the trip?
KREAM’s assistant is packing Mitchell’s favorite snacks. If each snack bag weighs 1.5 ounces and he’s packing 14 bags, what is the total weight of snacks in pounds? (16 ounces = 1 pound)
Mitchell’s suitcase weighs 4.25 pounds when empty. After packing all his clothes (8.75 pounds), toys (3.5 pounds), and books (2.25 pounds), what is the total weight of the suitcase?
Big Bird is preparing formula for the trip. If Mitchell drinks 6 ounces of formula 4 times per day, how many ounces of formula will he need for the entire 7-day trip?
KREAM’s assistant bought baby wipes in packages of 80. If Mitchell uses approximately 12 wipes per day, how many complete packages should they bring for the 7-day trip?
Mitchell’s caretaker wants to bring 8 of Mitchell’s favorite board books. Each book is 0.75 inches thick. If the suitcase compartment for books is 7 inches wide, can all books fit? If not, how many books must be left behind?
If Big Bird packs 3 sippy cups and 4 bottles, and each item takes up 15 cubic inches of space, what is the total volume needed for these items?
KREAM’s assistant is packing Mitchell’s medicine. If each dose is 2.5 ml and Mitchell needs 3 doses per day, how many milliliters of medicine should they pack for the 7-day trip?
Mitchell’s toy cars are being packed in a container. If each car is 3 inches long and they need to fit 9 cars in a row, how long should the container be?
Big Bird is packing baby food jars that are 2.5 ounces each. If Mitchell eats 3 jars per day, how many total ounces of baby food will be consumed during the trip?
If KREAM’s assistant packs 4 pairs of pajamas, 7 t-shirts, 8 pairs of pants, and 10 pairs of socks, how many individual clothing items is he packing in total?
Big Bird buys sunscreen in a 12-ounce bottle. If they use approximately 1.75 ounces per day for Mitchell, will one bottle be enough for the 7-day trip? If not, how many more ounces will they need?
KREAM’s assistant is packing Mitchell’s snacks in equal portions for each day. If he has 28 apple slices, how many can Mitchell have each day to make them last the entire 7-day trip?
Big Bird is arranging Mitchell’s toiletries in a bag that is 8 inches wide. If he needs to fit 5 items that are each 1.75 inches wide, will they fit in one row? If not, by how much will they exceed the width?
Mitchell’s stroller weighs 12.75 pounds. His car seat weighs 16.25 pounds. What is the combined weight of these two items?
KREAM’s assistant needs to divide 42 baby snack puffs equally into 7 containers (one for each day). How many puffs should go in each container?
Big Bird bought a set of 24 crayons for Mitchell. If Mitchell loses 4 crayons per day, how many days until all crayons are lost?
If KREAM’s assistant packs 5 bibs and each bib takes up 6 cubic inches of space, what is the total volume needed for the bibs?
Mitchell’s caretaker gives him 4 ounces of juice twice a day. How many ounces of juice will Mitchell drink during the entire 7-day trip?
Big Bird is packing Mitchell’s favorite stuffed animals. If each animal is 8 inches tall and the suitcase is 20 inches tall, how many stuffed animals can be stacked on top of each other?
KREAM’s assistant bought 3 packages of baby food with 8 pouches in each package. If Mitchell eats 3 pouches per day, do they have enough for the 7-day trip? If not, how many more pouches do they need?
Big Bird packed 14 pairs of Mitchell’s socks. If Mitchell wears 2 pairs per day, how many pairs will be left at the end of the 7-day trip?
KREAM’s assistant is arranging Mitchell’s schedule. If Mitchell needs 12 hours of sleep per day, what fraction of each day will he spend sleeping?
SECTION B: Travel Math (25 questions)
The flight to their destination takes 3 hours and 45 minutes. How many minutes is the total flight time?
Big Bird and KREAM’s assistant arrive at the airport 2 hours before the 10:15 AM flight. What time do they arrive at the airport?
Mitchell’s caretaker bought him a new toy that cost $12.95. If he paid with a $20 bill, how much change did he receive?
The taxi from the airport to the hotel travels at an average speed of 35 miles per hour. If the hotel is 14 miles away, how long will the taxi ride take?
KREAM’s assistant buys 3 juice boxes at the airport that cost $2.50 each. What is the total cost?
Big Bird is tracking the flight’s altitude. The plane ascends to 30,000 feet during the first 15 minutes of flight. What is the average rate of ascent in feet per minute?
Mitchell’s caretaker needs to convert dollars to euros for the trip. If 1 dollar equals 0.85 euros, how many euros will he get for $250?
The taxi fare to the hotel is $2.75 for the first mile and $0.65 for each additional mile. If the hotel is 14 miles away, what is the total fare?
KREAM’s assistant calculates that they’ll need 3.5 hours to get from home to the hotel (including flight time). If they want to arrive at the hotel by 2:30 PM, what time should they leave home?
Big Bird notices that the airplane travels 450 miles per hour. If their destination is 1,800 miles away, how long will the flight take?
If Mitchell sleeps for 2.25 hours during the 3.75-hour flight, what fraction of the flight does he spend sleeping?
KREAM’s assistant buys a meal on the plane that costs $15.75. If he gives the flight attendant $25, how much change should he receive?
Big Bird checks the weather forecast and notes that the temperature at their destination is 28°C. If the conversion formula is F = (C × 9/5) + 32, what is the temperature in Fahrenheit?
The hotel is 14 miles from the airport. The first taxi company charges $2.50 per mile. The second company charges $3.00 per mile but gives a $7 discount. Which company offers the cheaper fare?
KREAM’s assistant buys a travel adapter for $12.99, a neck pillow for $15.49, and a travel blanket for $19.99. What is the total cost of these items?
Big Bird is tracking their flight path on a map with a scale where 1 inch represents 200 miles. If their journey is 1,800 miles, how many inches long is their path on the map?
Mitchell’s entertainment tablet battery lasts 6 hours when fully charged. If it’s at 75% charge at the start of the flight, how many hours will it last?
KREAM’s assistant notices that the plane’s cruising speed is 525 miles per hour. After 2.5 hours of flying, how far have they traveled?
Big Bird is reading a 126-page book during the flight. If he reads at a rate of 28 pages per hour, can he finish the book during the 3.75-hour flight? If not, how many pages will remain unread?
The hotel room costs $189 per night. What is the total cost for their 7-night stay?
KREAM’s assistant is tracking time zones. If they depart from a city at 10:00 AM and the destination is 2 time zones ahead, what time is it at their destination when they depart?
Mitchell’s caretaker exchanges $500 for foreign currency at an exchange rate of 1 USD = 0.85 foreign currency units. The exchange service also charges a $15 fee. How much foreign currency will he receive?
Big Bird calculates that their entire trip (from home to hotel) will take 5.75 hours. If the flight accounts for 3.75 hours, what fraction of the total trip time is spent on the flight?
KREAM’s assistant needs to convert 24 fluid ounces of Mitchell’s juice to milliliters for the international trip. If 1 fluid ounce equals approximately 29.57 milliliters, how many milliliters is this?
If Mitchell’s stroller weighs 12.75 pounds and the airline’s weight limit for gate-checked items is 20 pounds, how many more pounds could the stroller weigh and still be within the limit?
SECTION C: Hotel and Vacation Math (25 questions)
The hotel pool is 40 feet long and 20 feet wide. What is the area of the pool in square feet?
Big Bird wants to order room service for Mitchell’s lunch. If the children’s meal costs $8.50 and there’s a delivery fee of $5, what is the total cost?
KREAM’s assistant counts that Mitchell naps for 1.5 hours in the morning and 1.25 hours in the afternoon. How many total hours does Mitchell nap each day?
The hotel is 0.75 miles from the beach. If Big Bird walks at a speed of 3 miles per hour while pushing Mitchell’s stroller, how long will it take to reach the beach?
Mitchell’s caretaker wants to budget $45 per day for food. How much should he budget in total for the 7-day trip?
KREAM’s assistant notices that the hotel restaurant offers a 15% discount on children’s meals. If a meal normally costs $12, how much will it cost with the discount?
Big Bird is filling Mitchell’s inflatable pool toy. If it takes 0.5 cubic feet of air and he can blow 0.05 cubic feet per breath, how many breaths will it take to inflate the toy?
The hotel room is 324 square feet. If the bathroom takes up 36 square feet, what percentage of the room is the bathroom?
KREAM’s assistant buys 7 jars of baby food that cost $1.89 each. What is the total cost?
Big Bird counts that Mitchell drinks 4 sippy cups of water each day. If each sippy cup holds 6 ounces, how many total ounces of water does Mitchell drink in one day?
The hotel charges $3.50 per hour for babysitting services. If Mitchell’s caretaker uses this service for 4 hours on 3 different days, what is the total cost?
KREAM’s assistant is making sandwiches. If he uses 2.5 ounces of peanut butter per sandwich and has a 16-ounce jar, how many complete sandwiches can he make?
Big Bird notices that the children’s museum admission is $14 for adults and $8 for toddlers. What is the total cost for Mitchell and his caretaker to visit the museum?
KREAM’s assistant logs Mitchell’s activities. If Mitchell spends 2.25 hours at the beach, 1.5 hours napping, 3.75 hours playing in the hotel, and 0.5 hours eating dinner, what fraction of the day do these activities represent? (Assume a 24-hour day)
The hotel gift shop sells souvenir t-shirts for $22 each. If Mitchell’s caretaker buys 3 shirts and gets a 10% discount on the total, how much will he pay?
Big Bird measures that Mitchell grows 0.25 inches during their one-week vacation. If he continues to grow at this rate, how many inches will he grow in one year?
KREAM’s assistant calculates that Mitchell drinks 24 ounces of milk each day. How many gallons of milk will he drink during the 7-day trip? (128 ounces = 1 gallon)
Big Bird notices that the hotel is 10 stories tall and each story is 12 feet high. What is the total height of the hotel in feet?
Mitchell’s caretaker spends $145 on the first day, $98 on the second day, and $127 on the third day. What is the average amount spent per day for these three days?
KREAM’s assistant records that Mitchell sleeps 12 hours per day. What percentage of each day does Mitchell spend sleeping?
The hotel room has a rectangular balcony that is 8 feet long and 6 feet wide. What is the perimeter of the balcony?
Big Bird counts that Mitchell has played with 15 different toys by day 3 of their vacation. If he continues to play with 5 new toys each day, how many total different toys will he have played with by the end of the 7-day trip?
KREAM’s assistant notes that the hotel’s kids’ club is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. How many hours is the kids’ club open each day?
Mitchell’s caretaker buys a 7-day transit pass for $42. How much does this cost per day?
Big Bird plans activities for each day. If they spend 2.5 hours at the pool, 1.75 hours at the playground, and 3.25 hours sightseeing, how many total hours of activities are planned?
SECTION D: Planning and Budgeting (25 questions)
KREAM’s assistant calculates that Mitchell eats approximately 2/3 cup of cereal for breakfast. How many cups of cereal will Mitchell eat during the 7-day trip?
Big Bird is planning Mitchell’s meals. If Mitchell eats 3 meals per day plus 2 snacks, how many total feeding times will there be during the 7-day trip?
The family plans to visit an aquarium that costs $22 for adults and $12 for children under 3. What is the total cost for Mitchell and his caretaker?
KREAM’s assistant buys a box of 30 toddler snack bars for $15. What is the cost per snack bar?
Big Bird notices that the local children’s museum is open from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM. How many hours is the museum open each day?
Mitchell’s caretaker budgets $850 for the entire vacation. If the hotel costs $189 per night for 7 nights, how much money remains for other expenses?
KREAM’s assistant tracks that Mitchell drinks 4 bottles per day, each containing 6 ounces of milk. How many gallons of milk will Mitchell drink during the 7-day trip? (128 ounces = 1 gallon)
Big Bird calculates that the taxi from the hotel to the children’s museum costs $12.50 each way. What is the round-trip cost?
The hotel charges $22 per day for parking. How much will parking cost for the entire 7-day trip?
KREAM’s assistant notes that the hotel room service adds an 18% gratuity to all orders. If Mitchell’s caretaker orders a meal that costs $45, what will be the total amount with gratuity?
Big Bird is planning Mitchell’s nap schedule. If Mitchell typically naps from 1:15 PM to 3:00 PM, how long is his nap?
Mitchell’s caretaker estimates that each diaper change takes approximately 4.5 minutes. If Mitchell needs 6 diaper changes per day, how much time will be spent changing diapers during the 7-day trip?
KREAM’s assistant buys admission tickets to a children’s play area that cost $9.50 per hour. If they stay for 2.5 hours, what is the total cost?
Big Bird counts that Mitchell has 8 outfits that need to be washed halfway through the trip. If the hotel laundry charges $3.25 per item, how much will the laundry cost?
The local children’s theater has shows at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:30 PM. If each show lasts 75 minutes, how many total minutes of showtimes are available each day?
KREAM’s assistant notices that the hotel’s room service menu offers a children’s plate for $8.50 and adult meals starting at $16.75. If Mitchell’s caretaker orders one of each for 5 days, what is the total cost?
Big Bird calculates that they’ll use 4.5 ounces of sunscreen per day. If sunscreen comes in 12-ounce bottles, how many bottles will they need for the 7-day trip?
Mitchell’s caretaker plans to tip housekeeping $5 per day. How much will he spend on housekeeping tips during the entire trip?
KREAM’s assistant notes that Mitchell weighs 28.5 pounds. If the weight limit for the hotel’s crib is 35 pounds, how many more pounds can Mitchell gain before exceeding the limit?
Big Bird records that Mitchell watches educational videos for 30 minutes each day. What fraction of a 24-hour day does Mitchell spend watching videos?
The hotel pool is open from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. What percentage of a 24-hour day is the pool open?
KREAM’s assistant calculates that Mitchell’s caretaker has spent $624 by day 5 of their vacation. If he continues spending at the same rate, how much will he spend in total for the 7-day trip?
Big Bird observes that Mitchell plays with his blocks for 45 minutes, his cars for 30 minutes, and his stuffed animals for 55 minutes each day. How many total minutes does Mitchell spend playing with these toys each day?
The hotel room has a minibar where each item costs $4.75. If Mitchell’s caretaker takes 6 items during their stay, how much will be added to their bill?
KREAM’s assistant helps Mitchell’s caretaker create a vacation budget: $1,323 for hotel, $275 for food, $150 for activities, $85 for transportation, and $65 for souvenirs. What is the total vacation budget?