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1. There is space in a multi-storey car park for 17 rows of 30 cars on each of the four floors.

  • How many cars can park?
  • If the car park had an extension built at a cost of £350,000 and could then have an extra 8 floors . How many cars could now park?

2. 196 children and 15 adults went on a school trip. It was a lovely day and there was no need to take an umbrella. Drinks cost 50p each and crisps cost 40p. Buses seat 57 people. How many buses would be needed ? I each child had a drink , what would be the total cost?

3. A shop sells a range of fashion clothing. A pair of  trousers cost £25.00, a pair of shoes cost £35.00., and shirts cost £15.00. The busiest day for the shop is Saturday. Monday is usually quiet unless there is a school holiday.
How much does
  • 3 shirts and a pair of shoes cost?
  • A pair of shoes, 3 shirts and a pair of trousers? How much change would you get form £200.00?

4. In a dance there are 3 boys and 2 girls in every line. 42 boys take part in the dance. How many girls take part?

5. Of the 96 children I  Y5, three quarters have pets. 45 children have a dog. 21 children have a cat. How many children have other kinds of pets?
What could these be ?


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