1. Math Problem of the Day

2. Surya, Jenna, Brian, Prit, Sheetal and Lauren ordered lunch at the deli counter. At this deli, you order lunch by writing your choices on a card and handing it to the waitperson.

3. TODAY’S MENU Hot Dog$.95Juice$.50 Beef Taco$.85Milk$.60 Chips$.55Ice Cream Bar $.75

4. The problem is… … the waitperson can’t remember which person ordered each combination of food.

5. Here are some clues to figure out who ordered what…

6. Surya got 3 quarters, a dime, and a nickel change from $3.00.

7. Jenna doesn’t like hot dogs!

8. Brian spent the least amount of money, and Prit was the big spender!

9. Sheetal and Lauren spent the same amount of money without using any coins.

10. Card #1 Hot Dog Milk Ice Cream Bar

11. Card #2 Beef Taco Juice Chips

12. Card #3 Hot Dog Juice Chips

13. Card #4 Ice Cream Bar Beef Taco Chips

14. Card #5 Hot Dog Milk Chips

15. Card #6 Beef Taco Milk Chips

16. OK… who ordered what???

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