Libary fun: It all Adds up to Fun with 'Halloween Math'

Halloween brings seasonal fun for library youth

Spring, summer, fall and winter. Boys and girls check out Halloween books from the library all year long. Who can resist some shivery fun? Now that it is October, Halloween is finally here. Let’s celebrate

Solve each word problem about Halloween:

1. Ann’s pumpkin weighs 20 pounds. Ben’s pumpkin weighs 14 pounds. Cora’s pumpkin weighs 17 pounds.

Ques.: What is the total weight of all three pumpkins?

2. Grandma and Grandpa make 3 quarts of Halloween punch.

Ques: How many cups did they make?

(Hint: One quart equals 8 cups.)

3. Lou got 30 mini chocolate bars from trick or treating. He gave 16 to his sister Dale.

Ques.: How many bars does Lou have left?

4. Aunt Belle had a $20 dollar bill to spend on Halloween decorations. Her bill was for $16.50.

Ques.: How much change did she get back.

5. One bag of lollypops costs $4.00.

Ques.: How much will six bags cost?