Week 1: Problem 1

Chez Moi Math Problem Solving 1.1

Chez Moi 1.1: A Problem of Pie
Your famous pumpkin pie is going to be a huge success this week. You plan to sell each slice of pie for $4.75.  There are eight slices in one pie.

Note: You will only sell slices of pie; you will not sell whole pies for a different amount than the price per slice.

How many pies will you need to make if you hope to earn $2,660.00 from your pumpkin pie slices this week?

Week 1: Problem 2

Chez Moi has 10 stools at the counter, and 6 booths by the windows. There are 12 additional tables set up in the floor space of the restaurant. Each stool seats 1, each booth seats up to 6 people, and each table can seat 4.

What is the largest number of diners who can be seated at the same time in Chez Moi?

Chez Moi Math Problem 1.2

Chez Moi Math Problem 1.3

Week 1: Problem 3

Two friends have lunch in Chez Moi. Each person orders a salad and iced tea. The total bill, with tax, comes to $18.75. The friends leave a 20% tip and split the check in half.

How much does each friend pay for lunch?

Week 1: Problem 4

Big Joe eats breakfast at Chez Moi every day. On Mondays, he eats four pancakes. Every day of the week, he doubles the number of pancakes he ate the day before. He eats the most pancakes on Sundays, and goes back to four every Monday, repeating the pattern.
Monday is February 1st.  How many pancakes has Big Joe eaten in February by lunch time on Valentine’s Day?

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