(Math, Fitness) Kevin, Cookie Monster, & Mitchell’s Mathematical Shopping Adventure
Shopping and Calculations
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Section A: Detailed Shopping Word Problems (40 problems)
Instructions: Read each problem carefully. Show all your work and solve step by step.
Kevin is preparing for baby Mitchell’s monthly supplies. He needs to buy diapers in bulk. If a jumbo pack of diapers contains 84 diapers and costs $22.50, and Mitchell uses 7 diapers per day, how many complete packs should Kevin buy to last exactly 30 days?
At the baby supply store, Kevin finds formula in two different sizes. A small container costs $15.75 and provides 12 servings, while a large container costs $28.25 and provides 24 servings. If Mitchell drinks 2 servings per day, which container provides the most cost-effective option for a 15-day period?
Mitchell’s pediatrician recommends he consume 32 ounces of milk daily. If milk comes in 1-gallon containers (128 ounces) priced at $3.75 per gallon, how many full gallons will Kevin need to purchase to meet Mitchell’s weekly milk requirement?
Gerber baby food comes in variety packs. Each pack contains 8 individual food containers and costs $12.60. If Mitchell eats 3 containers of baby food per day, how many complete variety packs should Kevin purchase to feed Mitchell for 10 days?
Kevin wants to buy baby wipes in bulk. A mega pack contains 320 wipes and costs $22.95. If Mitchell typically uses 12 wipes per diaper change and has an average of 6 diaper changes daily, how many mega packs will Kevin need to purchase to have enough wipes for 20 days?
Baby bottles at the store come in packs of 4 and cost $17.25 per pack. If each bottle costs $4.75 when bought individually, how much money will Kevin save by buying the pack instead of individual bottles?
Mitchell’s clothing sizes change quickly. If baby onesies cost $8.50 each and Kevin wants to buy enough for a week, purchasing 2 onesies per day, how much will he spend on Mitchell’s weekly wardrobe?
A baby food blender costs $45.75, and replacement blending containers are $6.25 each. If Kevin needs 3 replacement containers, what will be his total expense for the blender and containers?
Diaper cream comes in tubes that provide coverage for 30 diaper changes. Each tube costs $7.60. If Mitchell requires a diaper change 6 times daily, how many tubes will Kevin need to purchase for a full month?
Baby socks are sold in variety packs of 6 pairs. Each pack costs $12.75. If Mitchell loses or damages 2 pairs of socks per week, how many packs should Kevin buy to ensure he always has enough socks for a month?
Kevin finds a sale on baby monitors. The original price is $89.50, with a 25% discount. If sales tax is 8.5%, what is the final price Kevin will pay?
Mitchell needs special organic baby food. If a case of 24 jars costs $42.75 and Kevin wants to stock up for 3 weeks, how many cases will he need to purchase?
Teething rings come in packs of 5 and cost $6.25 per pack. If Mitchell goes through 3 teething rings per week, how many packs should Kevin buy to last a month?
A baby bathtub costs $34.50. Kevin finds a coupon for 15% off and receives an additional $5 store credit. What is the final cost of the bathtub?
Mitchell needs medication that comes in 10ml bottles. Each bottle costs $12.75 and lasts 5 days. How much will Kevin spend on medication for a full month?
Baby bibs are sold in packs of 7 and cost $15.60 per pack. If Mitchell uses 2 bibs per day, how many packs will Kevin need to buy for a two-week period?
Kevin wants to buy a baby car seat on sale. The original price is $249.99, with a 30% discount. If sales tax is 7.25%, what is the final price?
Pacifiers come in packs of 3 and cost $8.25 per pack. If Mitchell loses 1 pacifier every 4 days, how many packs should Kevin buy to ensure a constant supply for a month?
A baby play mat costs $62.50. Kevin finds a buy-one-get-one-half-off deal. If he also receives a 10% discount on the total purchase, what will he pay?
Mitchell needs special vitamin drops that cost $9.75 per bottle. Each bottle provides a month’s supply. If Kevin buys 3 bottles, how much will he spend?
Baby laundry detergent comes in 50-load containers priced at $15.60. If Mitchell’s clothes require 10 loads of laundry per week, how many containers will Kevin need for two months?
A baby bouncer originally costs $89.99. With a 40% discount and a $10 store credit, what is the final price Kevin will pay?
Mitchell needs disposable changing pad liners. A pack of 30 costs $12.75. If he uses 5 liners per day, how many packs will Kevin need for a month?
Kevin finds a baby thermometer on sale for $24.50. With a 20% discount and 8.5% sales tax, what is the final price?
Baby nail clippers come in sets of 3 and cost $7.25 per set. If Kevin wants to have multiple sets in different locations, how much will he spend on 4 sets?
Mitchell needs special organic baby lotion that costs $11.50 per bottle. Each bottle lasts 2 weeks. How much will Kevin spend on lotion for three months?
A baby swing costs $129.99. With a buy-one-get-one-half-off deal and a 15% additional discount, what will Kevin pay?
Disposable swim diapers come in packs of 12 and cost $18.75 per pack. If Mitchell goes swimming once a week, how many packs will Kevin need for the summer?
Baby sunscreen costs $9.60 per bottle and provides protection for 4 weeks. How much will Kevin spend on sunscreen for the entire summer?
A baby carrier originally priced at $99.99 is on sale for 35% off. With an additional $15 store credit, what is the final price?
Mitchell needs special overnight diapers. A pack of 40 costs $22.50. If he uses 2 overnight diapers per night, how many packs will Kevin need for two months?
Baby food storage containers come in sets of 6 and cost $15.75 per set. If Kevin wants 3 sets, how much will he spend?
A baby digital ear thermometer costs $49.99. With a 25% discount and 8.5% sales tax, what is the final price?
Mitchell needs special baby shampoo that costs $8.25 per bottle. Each bottle lasts 3 weeks. How much will Kevin spend on shampoo for six months?
Baby bath towels come in packs of 4 and cost $29.99 per pack. If Kevin buys 2 packs, how much will he spend?
A baby white noise machine originally costs $59.99. With a 40% discount and a $5 store credit, what is the final price?
Mitchell needs special baby probiotics that cost $18.75 per bottle. Each bottle provides a month’s supply. How much will Kevin spend on probiotics for three months?
Baby washcloths come in packs of 10 and cost $12.50 per pack. If Kevin buys 3 packs, how much will he spend?
A baby video monitor originally priced at $199.99 is on sale for 30% off. With an additional 10% discount, what is the final price?
Mitchell needs special baby vitamins that cost $15.60 per bottle. Each bottle provides a month’s supply. How much will Kevin spend on vitamins for a year?
Section B: Essay Question
Reflection and Emotional Intelligence
Prompt: Kevin became upset and tore Mitchell’s large Cookie Monster stuffed animal. Describe what might have led to this moment, considering different perspectives. What do you think should happen next to help both Kevin and Mitchell heal from this incident?
Write a thoughtful, compassionate response that shows understanding of emotions and conflict resolution. Your essay should be at least one paragraph long.
Section C: Physical Activity Reminder
Important Note to Students:
After completing this test, we will have a one-hour gym workout.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
ALWAYS ask your parents or guardians BEFORE starting any new exercise routine
Wear appropriate workout clothing
Stay hydrated
Listen to your body and stop if you feel any pain
Workout will include:
Warm-up stretches
Cardiovascular activities
Strength training exercises appropriate for your age group
Cool-down and relaxation techniques
Parent/Guardian Consent Required