Math Challenge March 26

The first performance of Beethoven's Fifth) was on 22 Dec 1808. Beethoven's orchestra contained the following:
2 flutes; 1 piccolo; 2 oboes; 2 clarinets; 2 bassoons; 1 contrabassoon; 2 horns; 2 trumpets; 3 trombones; 2 timpani; 26 string players.

Question: If a conductor performed the work again in 1850, with 5 times the number of bassoons, 8 times the number of trumpets, an additional 10 oboes, and twice as many string players, how big would the orchestra be?

For an extra 5 tickets: How many more players would there be than in the original orchestra?

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