(Math Test) Super Diaper Adventures: Superman, Big Bird, and Mitchell's Pampers-Packed Camp Day

Written By Mitchell Abbott

Welcome to a mathematical journey featuring our special friends! In this adventure, Superman and Big Bird are helping little Mitchell prepare for his exciting day at camp. They're packing everything a growing boy needs - especially plenty of Pampers for those busy days on the basketball court! As Mitchell's caregivers, Superman and Big Bird must use their math skills to ensure he has enough diapers, snacks, and supplies for his action-packed camp experience. Put on your thinking cap and help our heroes solve these mathematical challenges. Remember, even superheroes and giant birds need to count carefully when preparing a perfect pamper bag!

Multiple Choice Section (Questions 1-20)

  1. Superman packs 3 juice boxes per day for Mitchell’s 5-day camp. If Big Bird adds 4 more juice boxes to the total, how many juice boxes are being packed altogether?
    a) 15
    b) 19
    c) 20
    d) 25

  2. Mitchell’s basketball practice is 45 minutes long. If he spends 1/3 of that time shooting free throws, how many minutes does he spend on free throws?
    a) 10 minutes
    b) 15 minutes
    c) 20 minutes
    d) 25 minutes

  3. Big Bird arranges Mitchell’s snacks in 4 rows of 6 snacks each. Superman adds 2 more rows with the same number of snacks. How many total snacks are packed?
    a) 24
    b) 30
    c) 36
    d) 42

  4. Superman can fly at 750 miles per hour. If Mitchell’s camp is 125 miles away, how long will it take Superman to fly there?
    a) 10 minutes
    b) 1/6 hour
    c) 0.25 hours
    d) Both a and b

  5. Mitchell scores 24 points in his first basketball game and 18 points in his second game. What is the percent decrease in points from the first game to the second?
    a) 25%
    b) 33.3%
    c) 42%
    d) 75%

  6. Big Bird packs 3 pairs of socks for each day of Mitchell’s 4-day camp. If Superman accidentally removes 2 pairs, how many pairs of socks will Mitchell have?
    a) 10
    b) 11
    c) 12
    d) 14

  7. Superman and Big Bird pack 8 diapers per day for Mitchell’s camp. If the camp lasts from Monday to Friday (inclusive), how many diapers do they pack?
    a) 32
    b) 35
    c) 40
    d) 45

  8. Big Bird buys sunscreen for $8.50, bug spray for $6.75, and a hat for $12.25. What is the total cost?
    a) $26.50
    b) $27.00
    c) $27.50
    d) $28.50

  9. Mitchell’s basketball team has 15 players. If 40% of them are left-handed, how many left-handed players are on the team?
    a) 4
    b) 5
    c) 6
    d) 8

  10. Superman packs Mitchell’s bag with items weighing a total of 7.5 pounds. Big Bird adds items weighing 3.25 pounds. What is the new total weight?
    a) 9.75 pounds
    b) 10.25 pounds
    c) 10.75 pounds
    d) 11.25 pounds

  11. Mitchell drinks 8 fluid ounces of water every hour during his 6-hour camp day. How many total fluid ounces of water does he drink?
    a) 14 fl oz
    b) 24 fl oz
    c) 48 fl oz
    d) 64 fl oz

  12. Big Bird arranges Mitchell’s camp schedule as a fraction of the day: 1/4 for basketball, 1/6 for lunch, and 1/3 for swimming. What fraction of the day remains for other activities?
    a) 1/4
    b) 3/12
    c) 1/6
    d) 1/12

  13. Superman flies at a constant speed of 600 mph. How far can he fly in 2.5 hours?
    a) 1,200 miles
    b) 1,400 miles
    c) 1,500 miles
    d) 1,800 miles

  14. Mitchell’s camp t-shirt costs $12. If Superman buys 3 t-shirts and pays with a $50 bill, how much change will he receive?
    a) $14
    b) $24
    c) $36
    d) $38

  15. Big Bird makes trail mix with 2 cups of cereal, 1.5 cups of pretzels, and 0.75 cups of chocolate chips. How many total cups of trail mix does he make?
    a) 3.25 cups
    b) 4 cups
    c) 4.25 cups
    d) 4.5 cups

  16. Mitchell scores 8 points in each of his first 3 basketball games. What is the mean number of points per game?
    a) 3 points
    b) 8 points
    c) 11 points
    d) 24 points

  17. Superman packs 5 juice boxes that are 6.5 fluid ounces each. How many total fluid ounces of juice does Mitchell have?
    a) 30 fl oz
    b) 32.5 fl oz
    c) 35 fl oz
    d) 37.5 fl oz

  18. Big Bird measures the basketball court. It is 84 feet long and 50 feet wide. What is the area of the court?
    a) 4,200 sq ft
    b) 3,800 sq ft
    c) 4,000 sq ft
    d) 4,500 sq ft

  19. Mitchell needs to drink water every 45 minutes during his 6-hour camp day. How many times will he need to drink water? (Assume he drinks water at the very beginning of camp.)
    a) 7 times
    b) 8 times
    c) 9 times
    d) 13 times

  20. Superman divides Mitchell’s 30 snacks equally among 5 days. Big Bird adds 2 more snacks per day. How many snacks will Mitchell have each day?
    a) 6 snacks
    b) 8 snacks
    c) 10 snacks
    d) 12 snacks

Word Problems Section (Questions 21-40)

  1. Superman packs Mitchell’s basketball, which has a circumference of 29.5 inches. If π ≈ 3.14, what is the approximate diameter of the basketball?

  2. Big Bird prepares Mitchell’s lunch with sandwiches cut into quarters. If Mitchell eats 3/4 of a sandwich on Monday, 1/2 of a sandwich on Tuesday, and 5/8 of a sandwich on Wednesday, how much of a sandwich did he eat in total?

  3. Mitchell’s camp runs from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Superman drops him off 15 minutes early and Big Bird picks him up 20 minutes late. How many total hours is Mitchell at camp?

  4. Big Bird packs Mitchell’s diapers in packages of 8. If Mitchell needs 42 diapers for the week, how many complete packages should Big Bird pack, and how many diapers will be left over?

  5. Superman flies around the basketball court at a speed of 40 feet per second. If the court has a perimeter of 268 feet, how long does it take Superman to fly one complete lap?

  6. Mitchell’s basketball team scores 48, 52, 39, and 45 points in four games. What is the mean score? What is the median score?

  7. Big Bird fills Mitchell’s water bottle, which holds 24 fluid ounces. Mitchell drinks 1/3 of it during morning activities, 1/2 of the remainder during lunch, and 1/4 of what’s left during afternoon basketball. How many fluid ounces remain in the bottle?

  8. Superman packs 5 pairs of shorts and 8 shirts for Mitchell. How many different outfit combinations can Mitchell make with these clothes?

  9. Mitchell’s camp charges $35 per day plus a one-time registration fee of $25. If Big Bird pays $200 for Mitchell’s camp, how many days will Mitchell attend?

  10. The temperature at Mitchell’s camp rises from 68°F in the morning to 86°F at midday. What is the percent increase in temperature?

  11. Superman packs granola bars that come in boxes of 6. If Mitchell needs 4 granola bars per day for 5 days, how many boxes should Superman buy?

  12. Big Bird arranges Mitchell’s camp photos in an album. If each page holds 6 photos and Big Bird has 50 photos, how many pages will be completely filled, and how many photos will be on the last page?

  13. Mitchell walks 3/5 of the way around the basketball court in 45 seconds. At this rate, how long would it take him to walk around the entire court?

  14. Superman packs Mitchell’s bag with items that weigh 2.4 kg. Big Bird adds items weighing 1.75 kg. What is the total weight in grams?

  15. Mitchell scores 12 points in a basketball game, which is 25% of his team’s total points. How many total points did his team score?

  16. Big Bird measures that the basketball hoop is 10 feet off the ground. If Mitchell can jump 1.5 feet high and his reach is 4.5 feet, how much higher does he need to throw the ball to reach the hoop?

  17. Superman prepares Mitchell’s snacks, dividing them equally into 5 ziplock bags. If Superman packs a total of 35 snacks, how many snacks are in each bag?

  18. Mitchell’s camp t-shirt originally cost $20 but was on sale for 30% off. Big Bird then used a coupon for an additional $2 off. What was the final price of the t-shirt?

  19. The basketball court at Mitchell’s camp is a rectangle with a length of 94 feet and a width of 50 feet. What is the ratio of length to width in simplest form?

  20. Superman and Big Bird pack 4 juice boxes weighing 8.5 ounces each and 6 snack packs weighing 2.75 ounces each. What is the total weight of these items in pounds? (16 ounces = 1 pound)

Computation Section (Questions 41-60)

  1. 3.75 × 12.2 =

  2. 5,280 ÷ 22 =

  3. 3/4 + 5/8 =

  4. 2.35 × 1,000 =

  5. 624 ÷ 16 =

  6. 5/6 - 1/4 =

  7. 2.36 + 7.58 + 0.95 =

  8. 4 3/4 × 2 1/3 =

  9. 0.35 × 0.8 =

  10. 32% of 225 =

  11. 4 1/2 ÷ 3/4 =

  12. 53.5 - 26.75 =

  13. 245 × 0.04 =

  14. 2/3 × 9/10 =

  15. 17.5 × 6 =

  16. 3 1/4 + 2 5/8 =

  17. 840 ÷ 0.35 =

  18. 5 2/5 - 3 7/10 =

  19. 4.25² =

  20. 3/5 of 125 =

Fitness Challenge: Post-Math Muscle Build!

Congratulations on completing Mitchell's Super Diaper Adventure Math Test! Now it's time to energize your body after exercising your brain. Just like Superman stays strong to fly and Big Bird keeps fit for his Sesame Street adventures, you need to keep your body healthy too! Set aside one hour for a home workout that requires no special equipment. Start with 5 minutes of jumping jacks and arm circles to warm up. Then complete 4 rounds of: 10 squats, 10 push-ups (modified if needed), 30-second plank, and 20 jumping jacks. After your circuit, practice 15 minutes of basketball dribbling or shooting if you have access to a ball. Cool down with 5 minutes of gentle stretching. Remember, just as Mitchell needs to stay active at camp, regular exercise helps keep your body and mind performing at their best! Don't forget to drink water throughout your workout, just like Mitchell does during basketball practice.

Mitchell Abbott
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