(Math, Fitness) Curveballs & Pampers

Workout Warning: After completing this test, students are advised to engage in a two-hour gym workout. IMPORTANT: Kids, consult with parents or a professional trainer before beginning any intense exercise regimen.

Solve the following 15 word problems. Show all work and round monetary calculations to the nearest cent when applicable.

Section 1: Grocery Shopping for Mitchell

1. A college baseball player stops at the grocery store after practice. Pampers Size 5 come in boxes of 27 diapers. If Mitchell uses 6-7 diapers per day, how many complete boxes will he need to purchase to cover two weeks of diaper usage?

2. Gerber baby food jars are priced at $1.29 each. Mitchell requires 4 jars per day. Calculate the total cost of baby food for a full week, including a 7% sales tax.

3. Wet wipes come in packages of 80 wipes. If Mitchell typically uses 12 wipes per day for diaper changes and general cleaning, how many complete packages will the baseball player need to buy to last two weeks?

4. The player finds juice boxes on sale: 6-packs are normally $4.59, but are currently 15% off. How much will he pay for three 6-packs of toddler juice?

5. Chicken is priced at $3.89 per pound. Mitchell needs 1.5 pounds of ground chicken for his weekly meals. If the player buys chicken for four weeks, what will be the total cost?

6. Bananas are sold at $0.59 per pound. Mitchell eats approximately 0.75 pounds of bananas per week. How much will the player spend on bananas for a month?

7. A container of Gerber Puffs costs $2.79. If Mitchell consumes one container every 5 days, how many containers will the player need to buy for a month?

8. Water bottles come in cases of 24. Each case costs $4.95. If Mitchell drinks 3 bottles per day, how many cases will the player need to purchase for two weeks?

9. Applesauce cups are packaged in 6-packs for $3.49. Mitchell eats two cups per day. Calculate how many 6-packs the player will need for 10 days.

10. Frozen chicken breasts are $5.67 per pound. The player wants to buy enough for Mitchell’s meals, purchasing 2.25 pounds per week. What will be the cost for a month’s supply?

Section 2: Complex Calculations

1. If diapers cost $0.35 each and Mitchell uses 6-7 daily, calculate the monthly diaper expense, including a 6% sales tax.

2. The player earns $15.50 per hour and works 20 hours per week. If he spends 18% of his weekly earnings on Mitchell’s supplies, how much money goes toward baby needs?

3. A large container of baby formula costs $24.99 and lasts 10 days. Calculate the monthly formula expense.

4. Mitchell’s weekly food budget is $45. If the player spends $12.75 on fruits, $8.50 on proteins, and $6.25 on snacks, how much remains in the weekly budget?

5. Wipes normally cost $3.29 per package. With a buy-two-get-one-free promotion, how much will the player save if he purchases 6 packages?

Post-Test Activity

Gym Workout Recommendation:

• 2-hour comprehensive gym- training session

• CRITICAL: Kids, Obtain parental/guardian consent before beginning any workout

• Consult a professional for personalized guidance

Good Luck, Athletes!