Three wise guys (Balth, Melch and Gaz) each bought you a gift. The total cost of the gifts was £40. Find as many sets of gifts as possible which add up to £40
£30 | £15 | £6 | £32 |
£40 | £3 | £11 | £14 |
£29 | £27 | £4 | £7 |
£5 | £28 | £31 | £33 |
Teacher: Collect together students' findings by clicking on the numbers above.
They don't add up to 40
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Topics: Starter | Arithmetic | Mental Methods | Xmas
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Our BGE learners tried this task today from Transum Christmaths activities, taking on the role of the 3 wisemen bringing gifts . S1 and S3 stole the show with the combinations they came up with.Well done ,great work.pic.twitter.com/qHVQ9TuITW
— All Saints Maths Dep (@allsaints_maths) December 16, 2021
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