math problem of the day. surya, jenna, brian, prit, sheetal and lauren ordered lunch at the deli...

Math Problem of the Day

Surya, Jenna, Brian, Prit, Sheetal and Lauren ordered lunch at the deli

counter.

At this deli, you order lunch by writing your

choices on a card and handing it to the

waitperson.

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TODAY’S MENU

Hot Dog $.95 Juice $.50

Beef Taco $.85 Milk $.60

Chips $.55 Ice Cream Bar

$.75

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The problem is…

… the waitperson can’t remember which person ordered each

combination of food.



Here are some clues to figure out who ordered what…




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Surya got 3 quarters, a dime, and a

nickel change from $3.00.



Jenna doesn’t like hot dogs!



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Brian spent the least amount of money, and Prit was the

big spender!









Sheetal and Lauren spent

the same amount of

money without using any

coins.



Card #1

Hot DogMilk

Ice Cream Bar




Card #2

Beef TacoJuiceChips


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Card #3

Hot DogJuiceChips




Card #4

Ice Cream BarBeef Taco

Chips



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Card #5

Hot DogMilk

Chips




Card #6

Beef TacoMilk

Chips


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OK… who ordered

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