Math Mystery #5

Last night we took a taxi from the Lincoln Memorial to Chinatown. The first mile cost $3.00, each additional mile cost $1.50. Our fare was $10.50. How many miles did we travel? How much would a 15 mile trip cost? Write a general rule so you can find the cost for any number of miles. If I have $7.00, how far can I travel?

Supreme Court

Outside the Library of Congress

Library of Congress- Great Hall

Looking up in the Rotunda

Capital Hill

United States Capital

Math Mystery #4

Desk-Duck went to the Red Velvet Cupcake Bakery. Each cupcake cost $3.25 or you can buy a dozen for $36. (You can't split up a dozen.) What is the most cost effective way to buy cupcakes for the entire team, including the teachers?

Another Picture From the Washington Convention Center

Monday's Update

I spent most of Monday in math meetings. This is in the lobby of my convention center. Can you find the duck?

Chinatown

Here is the entrance to DC's Chinatown. Our hotel is a few blocks away. Isn't it beautiful!

Can you find Duck?

Desk-Duck getting airsick. yuck!

Desk-Duck reading on the plane

Math Mystery #3

Oops! I forgot my jacket at home so I picked up a new one at the airport gift shop. The jacket cost $19.99, with tax I paid $21.25. What is the tax rate in the St. Louis airport?

Math Mystery #2

There are 14 sections in long-term parking. What is the probability that the bus will randomly stop at my row first? What is the probability that I parked in an even row? What is the probability of parking in a row that is prime?

Math Mystery #1

This map states that it will take me 15 hours and 9 minutes to drive 950.2 miles. If the average walking speed is 4 miles per hour. How long would it take me to walk to Washington DC?

Luckily, the desk-duck and I are traveling by plane, but first we have to drive to St. Louis. We plan to leave Columbia at 1:00pm. Our plane arrives in Baltimore at 8:05pm. The train from Baltimore leaves at 9:00pm and we will arrive in DC at 10:30pm. Would it have been faster to drive? (Don't forget to take into account the change in time zones.)

Answer these mystery questions and you will be rewarded!!

Meet our team duck...

Here is Mr. Cooper's desk-duck. He will be traveling with us to DC. See if you can spot him in the photos!

4-17-09 I'm ready to pack up!

Hey Smithton Wildcats! I'm getting so excited about my trip to Washington DC. I'm sharing this blog with you so you can follow me on my journey as I check out the highlights of our nation's capital. I'll be in DC Sunday-Wednesday learning about math, but I'll be out-and-about seeing the sights during my free time. I hope you'll enjoying following me around the town.

I'll miss you guys while I'm gone!!

Mrs. Elletson