Mathematical problems as mysteries
Source
Could Amanda Be a Turtle and other Mathematical Mysteries. by
Grade Teacher, February 1970.
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Which Witch! is a great mystery to do on Halloween!!!
Here is a printable worksheet!
Halloween problem
Which witch?
Wilhelmina, Winifred and Wisteria are all witches. Winifred keeps a bat as a pet. Wilhelmina has a broomstick. Wisteria has a black cape and is 300 years old. The witch who can fly is 200 years older that Wisteria. The witch who owns a pet is half as old as is Wilhelmina.
Questions to answer:
- What is the combined age of the witches?|
- Which witch is oldest?
- What does Wisteria own?
- How many years will it be before Wllhelmia is 600 years old?
- How old will Winifred be in the year 2000?
- If Wilhelmina ages only half as fast as Winifred, and Wisteria ages twice as fast, what will be the combined ages of the witches in the year 2100?
Hint
Make a grid with the characteristics on one side and the witches on the other!