Introduction

We want you to enjoy Mathematics learning and be secure with using your mathematical skills to solve problems. We’ll make sure you have opportunities to experience enrichment activities and your teachers will make certain you are confident in using all the mathematical skills you will need by the time you leave us. 

Challenge

Mr Crockford stands in the lunch queue. There were 8 people in front of him and also exactly 2/3 of the queue behind him. How many people were in the queue including Mr Crockford? Drawing a diagram might help you.”

Here is a copy of the menu

Starter                                  Main Course                      Dessert

Garlic Bread                       Fish and Chips                   Sticky Toffee Pudding

Prawn Cocktail                   Chicken Curry                    Chocolate Fudge Brownie

Soup of the Day                Vegetable Lasagne          Apple Crumble

If he orders a starter, main course and a dessert, how many different options could he pick?