Do the four calculations in the thought clouds then add your answers together.

256 young people are going on a day trip. Each bus will take up to 35 people. How many buses are needed?

Today Sassy spent £24 and yesterday she spent £59.
What is the difference between 24 and 59?

30 dancers raise £45 each at a sponsored dance. How much money was raised all together?

If Sissy weighs 99 pounds,
Sassy weighs 104 pounds and Elvis weighs 106 pounds; What is their combined weight?

Sissy Elvis Sassy

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