(Math) Mitchell’s Pamper Challenge
Mitchell’s Pamper Challenge
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Instructions: Solve each problem carefully. Show your work and explain your reasoning.
Pamper Calculations
Mitchell uses 8 pampers per day. How many pampers will Mitchell need for a full week?
A pack of pampers contains 36 pampers. If Mitchell needs 56 pampers for a two-week trip, how many complete packs should be purchased?
Pampers cost $0.45 each. If Mitchell uses 240 pampers in a month, what is the total cost of pampers for the month?
Bottle and Feeding Math
Mitchell drinks 5 ounces of milk every 3 hours. How many ounces of milk does Mitchell consume in a 12-hour period?
A baby bottle can hold 8 ounces of milk. If Mitchell needs 25 ounces of milk daily, how many full bottles will he require?
Milk is bought in 64-ounce containers. How many full containers will Mitchell need for a week if he drinks 25 ounces daily?
Time and Quantity Problems
Mitchell’s pamper changes occur every 3 hours during the day. How many pamper changes will Mitchell have in a 15-hour period?
A pamper bag can hold 10 pampers. For a 2-day trip, how many pamper bags will Mitchell need?
Mitchell prepares 6 bottles each night for the next day. How many bottles will Mitchell prepare in a 5-day period?
Measurement and Comparison
A pamper costs $0.35, and wipes cost $0.10 each. If Mitchell uses 8 wipes per pamper change, what is the total cost of one pamper change?
Mitchell’s pamper bag can hold 12 pampers and 24 wipes. If he needs 15 pampers and 30 wipes for a trip, how many extra items can he pack?
Complex Calculations
Mitchell’s night-time pamper usage is 1.5 times more than daytime. If he uses 6 pampers during the day, how many will he use at night?
A jumbo pack of pampers costs $25 and contains 84 pampers. A smaller pack costs $12 and contains 36 pampers. Which pack offers a better value for Mitchell?
Mitchell’s monthly baby supplies budget is $340. If 45% is spent on pampers, how much is spent on pampers each month?
Problem-Solving Challenges
Mitchell’s milk bottles cost $3.50 each. If he breaks 2 bottles per month, how much extra money is spent on replacement bottles annually?
A pamper cream tube costs $8 and lasts 3 weeks. What will Mitchell spend on pamper cream in a year?
A care facility charges $1 per pamper change. With 5 changes per day, what will Mitchell’s monthly pamper change fee be?
Advanced Word Problems
Mitchell buys pampers in bulk: 240 pampers for $72. What is the exact price per pamper?
Mitchell’s milk intake is tracked: 5 ounces every 4 hours. In a 24-hour period, how many total ounces will he consume?
A pack of 80 wipes costs $12. If Mitchell uses 16 wipes per day, how many days will one pack last?
Bonus Challenge Problems
Mitchell’s weekend pamper usage is 25% less than weekday usage. If he uses 8 pampers daily during the week, how many will he use on a weekend day?
A pamper bag costs $45 and can be used for 18 months. What is the monthly cost of Mitchell’s pamper bag?
Bonus Creativity Problems
Design a chart showing Mitchell’s pamper and milk consumption for a week. Include daily totals and weekly summaries.
Calculate the total cost of Mitchell’s baby supplies for one month, breaking down expenses into categories.
Create a budget plan showing how Mitchell can save money on baby supplies.
If Mitchell’s pamper bag can hold items weighing up to 10 pounds, and current supplies weigh 7.5 pounds, how many more pounds of items can be added?
Comparing pamper brands: Brand A costs $0.40 per pamper, Brand B costs $0.45 per pamper. If Brand B has 10% more absorption, which is the better value for Mitchell?
Mitchell uses 1.5 packs of pampers per week. How many packs will he need for a 6-week period?
If Mitchell’s pamper bag has 3 compartments, and he wants to distribute 36 pampers equally, how many pampers will go in each compartment?
Mitchell receives a 10% discount on pamper packs when buying 5 or more. If a pack costs $25, how much will he save by buying 6 packs?