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Easter Saturday: Miss Marydoll's Marvellous Maths Marathon

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Marydoll Sat 11-Apr-20 08:47:35

Good morning class. I did try to find an Easter themed maths puzzle, but most were subject to copyright, so I couldn't post here.

I know the question talks circles, but they became ovals when I uploaded. That comment is to pre-empt any dispute about whether they are circles or ovals.
The important part is the calculation.

Could we please have the answers initially, then later have the process, to prove how it is done.
It means others can have a go.

willa45 Sat 11-Apr-20 17:53:07

Sorry Doodle, I had to shut my eyes when I came in (so as not to peek) and I didn't see you. Come sit by me now....and if one or both of us is wrong, we'll commiserate and share the marshmallow peeps I brought today. smile

CraftyGranny Sat 11-Apr-20 18:56:28

Squify if Doodle is wrong, we are all wrong. I wish Miss would put us out of our misery grin

Marydoll Sat 11-Apr-20 19:20:09

EXPLANATION: The number in the middle of the first circle is determined as follows: (8-4) x (3+2) = 20. The same rule applies to the second circle: (10-7) x (3+1) = 12. Therefore, following the same rule: (9-3) x (4+4) = 48.

48

Easter eggs all round!

I'm going to take a wee break tomorrow, back on Monday if you want to. smile

Doodle Sat 11-Apr-20 20:42:32

Please miss can I go to the top of the class as I got it right? ?
I wouldn’t have suggested you copy me if I wasn’t sure it was right (DH did it for me...don’t tell Miss ?)

I think you deserve a day off Miss. Hope you have a good rest and some lovely eggs ?

Callistemon Sat 11-Apr-20 22:46:01

Phew!
We've got a day off from mental gymnastics!

Thank you Miss, thank you!!
Eggsactly what we need.
wink

Have a lovely peaceful Easter Sunday.

CraftyGranny Sun 12-Apr-20 10:22:52

Marydoll was very quiet yesterday. I hope everything alright with her. It is not like her to not pop in a remark to her pupils. I am worried about her.

CraftyGranny Sun 12-Apr-20 10:26:48

Whoops. Sorry Miss, I left the page on my PC overnight and didn't refresh, so I was just seeing messages up to the last time I used it. Glad your okay.
Happy Easter to you and all GNetters