Puzzle Zone

The town of Wastenot recently started a new plastic recycling program. Before the program, no families recycled. On Day 1, 2 families recycled their plastic. After that, the number of families recycling doubled every day! On Day 16, every family in Wastenot recycled their plastic.

On which day were exactly half of Wastenot’s families recycling?

How many triangles can you find in this shape? Don’t forget that some large triangles may have smaller triangles inside!

Tiny the Hamster got out of his cage and chomped through this equation!

Can you figure out what the missing numbers should be?

At Flower Power Florists, every bouquet must include at least 5 flowers. Each flower costs a different amount. You have only a few bills and coins in your pocket. 

Flowers For Sale

• Sweet Peas: $0.75 Each
• Irises: $1.15 Each
• Snapdragons: $1.25 Each 
• Tulips: $1.20 Each
• Roses: $2.50 Each
• Orchids: $3.75 Each    

What arrangement of 5 different flowers could you afford for a bouquet?