HAPPY CHRISTMAS 2008

Now that Father Christmas has delivered all of his presets he needs a long rest.

He thinks 47 days should be enough.

Without looking at a calendar or using a calculator can you work out:

1) what date is 47 days after Thursday, December 25, 2008?

2) How many hours are there in 47 days?

3) If Rudolf's 100th birthday will be in 47 years time, in what year was Rudolf born?

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"I think this is a really good starter for christmas day because it keeps the children thinking after they have eaten all of their chocolate. YUM! I have worked it out but best not write answers. Merry Christmas!!!"

Amy Whitehouse, Nobel School
Tuesday, December 04, 2007

 

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ANSWERS

1) 47 days after Thursday, December 25, 2008 is Tuesday, February 10, 2009

2) There are 1128 hours in 47 days.

3) Rudolf was born in the year 1955