Introduction:
Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful, enjoy the company of family and friends, and feast on delicious food. It’s also a great opportunity to incorporate some fun Thanksgiving-themed math word problems into our learning. Here are 25 Thanksgiving math word problems to keep your brain sharp during this festive season.
1. Thanksgiving Dinner Guests
Tina is hosting a Thanksgiving dinner and has invited 12 friends. If each friend brings two additional family members, how many guests will she have, including herself?
2. Turkey Trouble
A turkey can feed approximately ten people. If there are 40 guests at the Thanksgiving celebration, how many whole turkeys will be needed?
3. Cranberry Count
Susan bought 5 cans of cranberry sauce. Each can has 16 ounces of sauce. How many ounces of cranberry sauce does Susan have in total?
4. Pumpkin Pie Portions
A pumpkin pie has 8 servings. If Jenny wants every guest at her dinner party to have a slice, how many pies should she bake for her 24 guests?
5. The Price of Pecan Pie
Paul bought four pecan pies to share during Thanksgiving dinner with his family, and each cost $18. How much did Paul spend on pecan pies?
6. Potato Preparation Time
Baking potatoes for a Thanksgiving dinner takes 45 minutes per potato at a high temperature setting. If Nora wants to bake six potatoes simultaneously in her oven, how long will it take her to cook them all?
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