March 19th Math Word Problem of the Day

Hi, folks! Even though I'm at a workshop today, I can still check in on your learning! ;) Here's today's math word problem of the day. Remember to copy it in your math binders, and also record your answer below.

Math Word Problem of the Day

To help increase our confidence in every day math situations, we take part in a "Math Word Problem of the Day". This is something I've done with my grade 5/6 class for many years. Some years we begin this at the beginning of the school year, while other years have us using this as a way to further consolidate our math learning as the year goes on. Here's this year's first installment:


  Note: Sometimes the word problems are borrowed from sites online, some are from books, and some are simply from our everyday lives.