(Math) Mitchell’s Shopping Day: Math Adventure in Oregon
In the beautiful state of Oregon, Mitchell’s caretaker embarks on a daily shopping journey to ensure Mitchell, a curious two-year-old toddler, has everything he needs. Join us on a mathematical exploration of their shopping trip, solving exciting word problems that will challenge your math skills!
Math Word Problems
Mitchell’s caretaker needs to buy 3 packs of Pampers. Each pack contains 36 diapers. If Mitchell uses 8 diapers per day, how many days will these diapers last?
The grocery store sells milk in half-gallon containers. Mitchell drinks 16 ounces of milk per day. If one half-gallon contains 64 ounces, how many days will one container of milk last?
Pampers cost $25.99 per pack. If the caretaker buys 3 packs, how much will the total diaper expense be?
The grocery store is 5.6 miles from their home. If the caretaker’s car uses 0.25 gallons of gas per mile, how many gallons of gas will the round trip require?
Mitchell’s favorite whole milk costs $3.75 per half-gallon. If the caretaker buys 4 half-gallons, what will the total milk expense be?
The shopping cart can hold 120 pounds. If a pack of Pampers weighs 2.5 pounds and a half-gallon of milk weighs 4.25 pounds, how many packs of diapers and milk containers can the cart hold?
Mitchell’s caretaker has a budget of $150 for groceries. If milk costs $3.75 per half-gallon and Pampers cost $25.99 per pack, how much money will be left after buying 4 milk containers and 3 diaper packs?
The grocery store is having a sale. Buy 2 packs of Pampers, get 1 pack 50% off. If each pack normally costs $25.99, how much will 3 packs cost?
Mitchell uses 8 diapers per day. If a pack contains 36 diapers, how many complete packs will the caretaker need to buy to have enough diapers for 2 weeks?
The milk aisle is 15 feet long. If milk containers are placed 3 inches apart, how many containers can fit along the entire aisle?
Mitchell’s caretaker drives at an average speed of 35 miles per hour to the grocery store. If the store is 5.6 miles away, how long will the drive take?
A half-gallon of milk weighs 4.25 pounds. If Mitchell drinks 16 ounces per day, how many ounces of milk are left in a half-gallon after 3 days?
The grocery store offers a loyalty card that saves 5% on total purchases. If the total bill is $89.50, how much money will the caretaker save?
Mitchell needs 8 diapers per day. If a pack contains 36 diapers, what percentage of a pack is used in 5 days?
The grocery store is open from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. If Mitchell’s caretaker arrives at 10:30 AM, how many hours will they have to shop?
A pack of Pampers costs $25.99. If the caretaker has $100, how many complete packs can they buy?
Mitchell drinks milk that costs $3.75 per half-gallon. If the caretaker buys 6 half-gallons, what will be the total milk expense?
The shopping cart is 3 feet long. If milk containers are 6 inches wide, how many containers can fit across the cart’s width?
Mitchell uses 8 diapers per day. If a pack contains 36 diapers, how many days will 2 packs of diapers last?
The grocery store is 5.6 miles from home. If gas costs $3.50 per gallon and the car uses 0.25 gallons per mile, what is the total gas cost for the round trip?
A half-gallon of milk contains 64 ounces. If Mitchell drinks 16 ounces per day, what fraction of the container does he drink daily?
The caretaker buys 3 packs of Pampers at $25.99 each and 4 half-gallons of milk at $3.75 each. What is the total shopping expense?
Mitchell’s diaper pack weighs 2.5 pounds. If the shopping cart can hold 120 pounds, what percentage of the cart’s capacity does one diaper pack occupy?
The milk aisle is 15 feet long. If milk containers are placed 6 inches apart, how many containers can fit along the entire aisle?
Mitchell needs 8 diapers per day. If a pack contains 36 diapers, how many complete weeks will one pack last?
The grocery store offers a buy-one-get-one-half-off deal on milk. If a half-gallon costs $3.75, how much will 4 half-gallons cost?
Mitchell’s caretaker drives 5.6 miles to the grocery store at 35 miles per hour. If they stop at a traffic light for 2 minutes, how long will the entire trip take?
A pack of Pampers contains 36 diapers. If Mitchell uses 8 diapers per day, what percentage of the pack remains after 4 days?
The milk container weighs 4.25 pounds when full. If Mitchell drinks 16 ounces per day, how much weight is reduced after 3 days?
Mitchell’s caretaker has a $150 budget. After buying 3 packs of Pampers at $25.99 each and 4 half-gallons of milk at $3.75 each, how much money remains?
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