brains

Jessie's a whiz.

Evan's still learning the ropes.

Both know that math can lead to money.


How about you?

Can you solve this week's problem?
(Try one of the math strategies on the right)


Problem of the Week

This week's problem comes from
Sally in West Virginia.

On Monday, Kristen sells 57 cups of lemonade for $1.00 each, and Mallory sells 23 cups of lemonade for $1.50 each. On Tuesday, Kristen sells 39 cups of lemonade for $5.00 each, and Mallory sells 52 cups of lemonade for $1.25 each. Which girl has the most money?

 

Check back next week for the answer to this problem!

 


Math Strategies

Look for a pattern
Construct a table
Make an organized list
Act it out
Draw a picture
Use objects
Guess and check
Work backward
Write an equation
Solve a simpler problem
Make a model