Jerry had 63 pieces of candy. He divided them up equally into 9 bags. 2 of the bags had chocolate hearts. 3 of the bags were chocolate kisses. The rest of the bags were not chocolate. How many pieces of candy were not chocolate?
Let's think: Jerry had 63 pieces of candy / 9 bags = 7 pieces of candy per bag. There were chocolate hearts in 2 bags * 7 = 14 chocolate hearts. There were chocolate kisses in 3 bags * 7 = 21 chocolate kisses. There was a total of 21 + 14 chocolate candy = 35 chocolate. Jerry started with 63 pieces - 35 chocolate = 28 pieces of non - chocolate candy.. The answer is: 28.

Katie's mother wants to get granola bars for all the kids to eat after Katie's soccer game. There will be 30 kids playing soccer, including Katie. Katie's mother wants to get 2 granola bars for each kid, since the bars are not that big and she figures the kids will be very hungry. Each box of granola bars has 12 bars in it. How many boxes should Katie's mother buy?
Let's think: There will be 30 kids playing soccer and 2 granola bars for each kid, 30 x 2 = 60 granola bars total. Each box of granola bars has 12 in it, so Katie's mother needs 60 granola bars / 12 bars each box = 5 boxes.. The answer is: 5.

Julia just adopted a puppy for $20.00 from the local pet shelter. Before she brings the puppy home, she needs to buy a bag of dog food for $20.00, 2 bags of treats for $2.50 a bag, an assortment box of toys for $15.00, a crate and a bed for $20.00 each, and the collar/leash combo for $15.00. The store offered Julia a 20% new-customer discount. How much will Julia spend on the new puppy?
Let's think: The treats are $2.50 a bag and she buys 2 bags for a total of 2.50 * 2 = $5.00. The crate and bed are $20.00 each so they will cost 2 * 20 = $40.00. She spends $20.00 on dog food, $5.00 on treats, $15.00 on toys $40.00 for a crate and bed and $15.00 for a leash for a total of 20 + 5 + 15 + 40 + 15 = $95.00. With the 20% off, she can expect a .20 * 95 = $19 discount on her order. Her supplies were $95.00 and she has a $19.00 discount for a total of 95 - 19 = $76.00. Her supplies cost $76.00 and the puppy adoption was $20.00 for a grand total of 76 + 20 = $96.00.. The answer is: 96.

Marly is making soup. He adds 2 quarts of milk and three times as much chicken stock to 1 quart of pureed vegetables. Then he divides the soup into bags that can hold 3 quarts each. How many bags does he need?
Let's think:
First triple the amount of milk to find the amount of chicken stock: 2 quarts * 3 = 6 quarts. Then add all three quantities to find the total volume of the soup: 6 quarts + 2 quarts + 1 quart = 9 quarts. Finally, divide the number of quarts by the number of quarts per bag to find the number of bags needed: 9 quarts / 3 quarts / bag = 3 bags.. The answer is: 3.