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Question 1Lady Gaga’s cat is stuck in a tree 37 feet

high. The ladder is 18 feet away from the tree leaning on the tree. How tall does the ladder have to be for her to climb up the tree to rescue her cat?

Question 2Question 2

Jeanie Beanie wants to buy a bottle of wine, but the bottles are only sold in cases of 12. Her and Karen decide to buy a case and share the expense. If the case cost $68, how much money will each person have to come up with?

Question 3Rose wants in on

the $68 deal and offers to go three-ways on the case of 12 bottles. How much does each person pay for their wine bottles and how many bottles does each person get?

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Question 4Question 4

Vanessa sees a rocking pair of kicks in a magazine for $236. She tells Tyler and Josh how much she would enjoy having them. Tyler sees those same sneakers at Burlington Coat Factory for 40% off. Josh sees the same shoes at Macy’s with 35% off and an extra 10% early bird discount. Who got the best deal on the shoes for Ms. Vanessa and wins her affection with their incredible sense of thriftiness?