Monday, March 19, 2007

Math Challenge March 20



Benjamin has a paper sack of daffodil, gladiolus, and daylily bulbs. There are nine daffodil bulbs, four gladiolus bulbs, and eight daylily bulbs. He doesn't know how to tell what kind of flower will grow from each bulb. If he doesn't look and just takes one bulb out of the sack, what is the probability he will pull out a daffodil bulb?

Send answers to kellys3ps@sbcglobal.net
Parents may help, but try to let your child figure it out on their own.

Weekly winner wins a Smencil. Monthly winner wins a $20 Barnes and Noble gift certificate!
Good Luck!
Kelly

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