(Math, Fitness) Cookie Monster’s Pampers Pantry Math Challenge

Written By Mitchell Abbott

Instructions: Help Zack and Cookie Monster solve these super fun grocery shopping math problems! Show all your work and think carefully!

Word Problems

  1. Zack is shopping for Mitchell’s monthly supplies. If Pampers come in packs of 36 diapers and Mitchell needs 4 diapers per day, how many packs will Zack need to buy to last exactly 30 days? Calculate the total cost if each pack costs $24.50.

  2. Cookie Monster is helping Zack compare chicken nugget prices. He finds a small box with 12 nuggets for $4.75 and a large box with 24 nuggets for $8.25. If Mitchell eats 18 nuggets per week, which box provides the most cost-effective option for the month?

  3. The grocery store is having a Gerber baby food sale. Regular price is $1.85 per jar, but there’s a buy-5-get-2-free deal. If Zack wants to purchase 21 jars of baby food, how much will he save compared to the regular price? Calculate the total savings percentage.

  4. Mitchell’s cereal collection is growing! Zack finds three different cereals: a box of Cheerios for $3.99, a box of Rice Krispies for $4.25, and a box of Corn Flakes for $3.75. If he wants to buy 2 boxes of each and the store offers a 10% discount when buying 6 or more boxes, what will the total cost be?

  5. Cookie Monster is tracking Mitchell’s pudding consumption. If Mitchell eats 3 pudding cups every 2 days, and each pack contains 6 pudding cups, how many packs will Zack need to buy to ensure Mitchell has enough pudding for 45 days? Calculate the total number of packs and the cost if each pack is $2.50.

  6. Zack notices a special deal on baby wipes. A pack of 80 wipes costs $12.99, while a bulk pack of 240 wipes costs $34.50. If Mitchell uses approximately 10 wipes per day, which pack offers the best value for a 30-day supply?

  7. Cookie Monster helps Zack calculate Mitchell’s snack budget. Gerber puffs come in containers of 1.48 oz for $2.75. If Mitchell eats half a container per day, how many containers will Zack need for a month? Calculate the total cost and the price per ounce.

  8. The grocery store has a promotion on baby food. Zack can buy 3 Gerber Stage 2 food jars for $5.00. If he needs 21 jars for Mitchell’s weekly meals, how much will he spend? Compare this to the regular price of $1.85 per jar.

  9. Mitchell loves yogurt! Zack finds individual yogurt cups priced at $0.75 each. If Mitchell eats 2 yogurt cups every 3 days, how many cups will he need for a 30-day month? Calculate the total cost and potential savings if Zack buys a larger pack.

  10. Cookie Monster helps Zack compare diaper prices at three different stores:

    • Store A: $24.50 for a 36-pack

    • Store B: $22.75 for a 32-pack

    • Store C: $26.99 for a 40-pack
      Calculate the price per diaper at each store and determine the most cost-effective option.

  11. Zack is planning Mitchell’s snack inventory. If a box of Gerber Puffs contains 6 individual packages and costs $8.50, and Mitchell eats 2 packages per week, how many boxes will Zack need to buy for 2 months? Calculate the total cost and savings.

  12. Cookie Monster discovers a yogurt multipack. A pack of 12 yogurt cups costs $9.00, while individual cups are $0.85 each. If Mitchell eats 3 yogurt cups per week, which purchasing option saves more money over a month?

  13. The grocery store offers a mix-and-match baby food deal. Gerber Stage 2 jars are priced at 3 for $5.00. If Zack wants to buy 30 jars of various flavors, how much will he spend? Calculate the savings compared to the individual jar price of $1.85.

  14. Mitchell needs new bibs! Zack finds a pack of 5 bibs for $12.99 or individual bibs at $3.25 each. If Mitchell needs 8 bibs for the month, which option is more cost-effective?

  15. Cookie Monster helps Zack calculate milk expenses. A gallon of whole milk costs $3.75, and Mitchell drinks 24 ounces per week. If a gallon contains 128 ounces, how many weeks will one gallon last? Calculate the cost per week.

  16. Zack is comparing baby bottle prices. A pack of 3 bottles costs $15.50, while individual bottles are $5.75 each. If Mitchell needs 6 bottles, which purchasing option saves more money?

  17. The store has a sale on baby food storage containers. A set of 10 containers costs $8.99, or individual containers are $1.25 each. If Zack needs 15 containers, which option provides the best value?

  18. Cookie Monster helps Zack track Mitchell’s fruit pouch consumption. A box of 12 fruit pouches costs $11.50. If Mitchell eats 2 pouches per week, how many boxes will Zack need for 2 months? Calculate the total cost and per-pouch price.

  19. Mitchell needs new pacifiers. A pack of 4 pacifiers costs $6.75, while individual pacifiers are $2.25 each. If Zack needs 8 pacifiers, which purchasing option saves more money?

  20. Zack is buying baby bath products. A set of 3 baby wash bottles costs $12.99, or individual bottles are $4.99 each. If Mitchell needs 6 bottles for the month, which option is more cost-effective?

  21. Cookie Monster helps Zack compare baby lotion prices. A large 16 oz bottle costs $8.50, while two 8 oz bottles cost $5.25 each. Which option provides the best value per ounce?

  22. The store offers a deal on baby teething toys. A pack of 5 toys costs $14.99, or individual toys are $3.50 each. If Zack needs 8 teething toys, which purchasing option saves more money?

  23. Mitchell needs new baby socks. A pack of 6 pairs costs $9.75, or individual pairs are $1.85 each. If Zack needs 12 pairs, which option provides the best value?

  24. Cookie Monster helps Zack calculate baby food pouch expenses. A box of 12 organic pouches costs $15.50. If Mitchell eats 3 pouches per week, how many boxes will Zack need for 6 weeks? Calculate the total cost.

  25. Zack is buying baby washcloths. A pack of 10 washcloths costs $12.99, or individual washcloths are $1.50 each. If Mitchell needs 20 washcloths, which purchasing option saves more money?

  26. The store has a sale on baby food makers. A digital food maker costs $89.99, while a manual one costs $45.50. If Zack wants to save 30% on homemade baby food compared to store-bought, which option is more economical in the long run?

  27. Cookie Monster helps Zack compare baby carrier prices. An ergonomic carrier costs $129.99, while a standard carrier is $79.50. If Zack uses the carrier 5 times per week, calculate the cost per use over 6 months.

  28. Mitchell needs new baby blankets. A set of 4 blankets costs $24.99, or individual blankets are $7.50 each. If Zack needs 6 blankets, which purchasing option provides the best value?

  29. Zack is buying baby medication. A bottle of infant pain reliever costs $8.75 and contains 4 ounces. If Mitchell needs 0.5 ounces per dose and takes 2 doses per month, how many months will one bottle last?

  30. Cookie Monster helps Zack compare baby monitor prices. A video monitor costs $199.99, while an audio monitor is $79.50. If Zack uses the monitor 12 hours per day, calculate the cost per hour of use over a year.

  31. Mitchell needs new baby plates. A set of 4 plates costs $15.99, or individual plates are $4.50 each. If Zack needs 8 plates, which purchasing option saves more money?

  32. The store offers a deal on baby food storage bags. A box of 50 bags costs $12.50, or individual boxes of 25 bags cost $7.25 each. If Zack needs 100 bags, which option provides the best value?

  33. Cookie Monster helps Zack calculate baby shampoo expenses. A 12 oz bottle costs $6.75, while two 6 oz bottles cost $4.50 each. Which option provides the best value per ounce?

  34. Zack is buying baby bibs with cute designs. A pack of 7 bibs costs $19.99, or individual bibs are $3.25 each. If Mitchell needs 14 bibs, which purchasing option saves more money?

  35. Mitchell needs new baby shoes. A pair of shoes costs $24.50, and Zack knows Mitchell will outgrow them in 3 months. If Mitchell wears the shoes 3 times per week, calculate the cost per wear.

  36. Cookie Monster helps Zack compare baby bouncer prices. A deluxe bouncer costs $129.99, while a standard bouncer is $79.50. If Zack uses the bouncer 4 times per week, calculate the cost per use over 6 months.

  37. The store has a sale on baby swaddles. A pack of 3 swaddles costs $29.99, or individual swaddles are $11.50 each. If Zack needs 6 swaddles, which purchasing option provides the best value?

  38. Zack is buying baby thermometers. A digital ear thermometer costs $49.99, while a forehead thermometer is $34.50. If Zack uses the thermometer once per week, calculate the cost per use over a year.

  39. Cookie Monster helps Zack compare baby high chair prices. A convertible high chair costs $199.99, while a standard high chair is $89.50. If Zack uses the high chair 5 times per week, calculate the cost per use over 2 years.

  40. Mitchell needs new baby towels. A set of 4 hooded towels costs $39.99, or individual towels are $12.50 each. If Zack needs 8 towels, which purchasing option saves more money?

  41. Zack is buying baby nail clippers. A set of 3 different-sized clippers costs $15.50, or individual clippers are $5.75 each. If Mitchell needs 6 clippers, which option provides the best value?

  42. The store offers a deal on baby bathtubs. A convertible bathtub costs $59.99, while a standard infant tub is $34.50. If Zack uses the bathtub 3 times per week, calculate the cost per use over 1 year.

  43. Cookie Monster helps Zack compare baby stroller prices. A travel system stroller costs $299.99, while a standard stroller is $149.50. If Zack uses the stroller 7 times per week, calculate the cost per use over 2 years.

  44. Mitchell needs new baby sleep sacks. A pack of 2 sleep sacks costs $29.99, or individual sleep sacks are $16.50 each. If Zack needs 4 sleep sacks, which purchasing option saves more money?

  45. Zack is buying baby pacifier clips. A pack of 4 clips costs $12.50, or individual clips are $3.75 each. If Mitchell needs 8 clips, which option provides the best value?

  46. The store has a sale on baby play mats. A deluxe play mat costs $79.99, while a standard mat is $49.50. If Zack uses the play mat 5 times per week, calculate the cost per use over 1 year.

  47. Cookie Monster helps Zack compare baby carrier wrap prices. A stretchy wrap costs $39.99, while a woven wrap is $69.50. If Zack uses the wrap 4 times per week, calculate the cost per use over 6 months.

  48. Mitchell needs new baby mittens. A pack of 3 pairs costs $9.75, or individual pairs are $3.50 each. If Zack needs 6 pairs, which purchasing option provides the best value?

  49. Zack is buying baby teething rings. A set of 5 rings costs $14.99, or individual rings are $3.25 each. If Mitchell needs 10 teething rings, which option saves more money?

  50. Zack is creating a monthly budget for Mitchell’s groceries. He tracks his spending over four weeks:

    • Week 1: $87.50 on diapers, baby food, and snacks

    • Week 2: $92.75 on additional supplies and fresh produce

    • Week 3: $79.25 on restocking essentials

    • Week 4: $105.50 on bulk purchases and special items

    Calculate the total monthly grocery spending, the average weekly expense, and determine what percentage of his monthly budget (if $400) was spent on Mitchell’s groceries.

After the Math Test: Gym Workout Challenge!

Special Workout Instructions:

  • IMPORTANT: Get PARENT PERMISSION before starting any workout!

  • Create your own 2-hour workout plan

  • Include:

    • Warm-up exercises

    • Strength training

    • Cardio activities

    • Cool-down stretches

Safety First:

  1. Always have adult supervision

  2. Stay hydrated

  3. Listen to your body

  4. Stop if anything hurts

  5. Have FUN!

Workout Design Challenge: Can you create a workout that Cookie Monster would love?

Parent Signature: ____________________
Date: ____________________

Remember: Math is awesome, and so are you!

Mitchell Abbott
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