4. In 2008 I received 50 Christmas cards. Last year I received 20% less cards. This year I have received 10% more cards than last year. How many cards have I received this year?
5. My sister got 3 more presents than my brother. My brother got twice as many presents as me. My sister got 11 presents. How many did I get?
6. It’s 300 miles from Peterborough to Edinburgh. Santa leaves Peterborough at 23:45 and arrives in Edinburgh at half past midnight. What speed did Santa travel?
23. Turkeys need cooking for 20 minutes per pound, plus an extra 20 minutes. How many hours would it take to cook an 11 pound Turkey?
24. It takes my grandad 4 minutes to fall asleep. Once he is asleep, he naps for 15 minutes then when he has woken up, he begins to fall asleep again 6 minutes later. How many times can he nap in the 5 hours between lunch and dinner?
25. What is the difference between snowmen and snow ladies?
28. It’s Christmas eve and most of Santa’s reindeer are sick. There are 4 who are able to pull his sleigh, but he only needs two. How many different pairs could he choose from the 4 healthy reindeer?
29. During the 12 days of Christmas, how many gold rings are given in total?
30. In a class of 20 students, each pupil buys all of their classmates a gift. How many gifts are given in total?