Ring in 2010 with some fun word problems your homeschooler will enjoy doing!

1. The Barnes family bought a box of party hats to wear during their new year celebration. The box contained 12 party hats of all sizes. When they opened the box they found that three hats were missing from the box. If they paid $12.75 for the box, how much money were the three hats that are missing worth? What is the fraction of hats that were missing?

2. The corner store offered to refund the money to the Barnes family in the form of additional party hats. If the hats are priced individually at $1.00 each, how many hats will the Barnes family be able to buy with their store credit? Will they have any money left over toward other party goods at the store?

3. The local grocery store in Chippewa Falls, the town where the Barnes family lives, has a box of 24 party hats on sale for $11.75. If the Barnes had bought their hats at this store, instead of the corner store, how much would they have saved on the entire purchase? How much would they have saved for each individual hat?

4. There will be a magnificent fireworks show in the town of Chippewa Falls on New Years Eve. The show is planned to last for 1 hour and 45 minutes. If the show will start at 8:35 pm, what time will it end?

5. The Barnes family plans to attend the fireworks show at the Chippewa Falls Stadium. If the stadium is 32 miles from their home, how many miles will they drive altogether?

6. The drive to Chippewa Falls Stadium takes about 45 minutes. Their drive has a 27 minute delay, due to traffic on the highway. How long will it actually take the Barnes famiy to arrive at the show? If they left their home at 6:49 pm will they arrive in time? Will they have time to spare? If so, how much?

7. When the Barnes family finally arrives at the stadium they find out parking is $2.00 per hour. How many hours of parking should they plan to pay for? Check out the time and length of the show in #4 for more details if you cannot remember!

8. Cocoa is for sale at the stadium. Julie Barnes wants a cup for 75 cents. She only has 22 cents in her pocket. How much money will she be short?

9. Julie's dad, Bert, offers to treat the whole family to cocoa. Again, the cocoa is 75 cents per cup, and if you purchase 4 cups the fifth one is free. The Barnes family consists of dad Bert, mom Katie, daughter Julie, and sons Ted and Sam. How much money will Mr. Barnes need to spend on the cocoa? Will he get a free cup?

10. Mr. Barnes pays for the cocoa with a $20.00 bill. What change will he get?

Enjoy the New Year!