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Mathematical Reasoning

Read each problem carefully.
Decide what the "Hidden Question" is, 
then solve the entire problem.
(You may want to use a pencil and paper to do your work.)
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Answer Box.

1.


 

Austin bought 5 fossils at the store.
He paid $3 for each one.
How much change will he get back from his $20 bill?

 

 

2.


4 students bought food and bedding
for their class rabbitt.
They paid $8 for the food and $4 for the bedding.
They shared the cost equally.
How much did each student pay?

 

 

 

 

3.




Mr.Tompkins used 40 feet of gold trim
on every 4 flags he sewed.
The trimming costs 5¢ a foot.
How much did it cost to trim each flag?

 

 

4.



Doug bought his brother 
2 hats for $6 each and
a new glove for $20.
How much did Doug spend in all?

 

 

5.


The Road Rally began at 9am.
The first car finished
 in 3 hours.
The last car finished
 45 minutes later.
What time did the last car finish?

 

 

 

  

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