Wednesday Puzzle: Don't Overthink It Word Problems

Play to be Entered to Win a $15 Gift Card to the Shop
***Winner will be drawn from entries.

Sometimes the answer is really obvious. Solve the five word problems below. Hint: Don't overthink the answers.

(winner announced in 2/26/20 email)

Thank you! Your Answers Have Been Received.

1. A farmer had nine sheep, and all but seven died. How many did he have left? This field is required

2. Three large people try to crowd under one small umbrella, but nobody gets wet. How is this possible? This field is required

3. Some months have 30 days. Some months have 31 days. How many months have 28 days? This field is required

4. A certain five letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it. What is the word? This field is required

5. You are a bus driver. At the first stop of the day, eight people get on board. At the second stop, four get off, and eleven get on. At the third stop, two get off, and six get on. At the fourth stop, thirteen get off, and one gets on. At the fifth stop, five get off, and three get on. At the sixth stop, three get off, and two get on. What color are the bus driver's eyes? This field is required

Your Best Email This field is required

Your Name This field is required

After submitting your answers, click to see answers.

Confirm your age

Come back when you're older

Wednesday Puzzle: Don't Overthink It Word Problems

Play to be Entered to Win a $15 Gift Card to the Shop***Winner will be drawn from entries.

Play to be Entered to Win a $15 Gift Card to the Shop
***Winner will be drawn from entries.