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Sheet # 7/Thanksgiving

Name: _____________________ Date_____________


Explain and Show Your Work.

Can you solve this puzzle? "I" is already done for you.




I: It is a multiple of 2.
and it is less than 4,
It is greater than 1.


A: It is less than 3
and it is odd.


E: It is a multiple of 2,
and it is greater than the value of I.


M: When you add it to another number, the result is that number.


Z: It is greater than 1 + 1.
and it is less than the value of E.




















Answer for sheet # 7

MAIZE

I =2

A = 1

E = 4

M = 0

Z = 3


































Answer for sheet # 6

The following are some of the combinations.

1) Cookie = 15 cents
Candy corn = 5 cents
Frosting = 7 cents
Sprinkles = 3 cents
Total = 30 cents. No change


2) Cookie = 15 cents
Licorice = 2 cents
Frosting = 7 cents
Sprinkles = 3 cents
Total = 27 cents. 3 cents change

3) Cookie = 15 cents
Licorice = 2 cents
Candy corn = 5 cents
Frosting = 7 cents
Total = 29 cents. 1 cent change