Esti-Mystery Challenge: How Many Beads Are on the String?
In this Esti-Mystery Challenge, you are tasked with estimating how many beads are on a string based on clues provided. Through a series of clues narrowing down possibilities, the final answer is revealed to be 29 beads in each bowl, totaling 61 beads. Test your estimation skills and enjoy the challenge designed by Steve Wyborney!
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String Beads Steve Wyborney www.stevewyborney.com
How many beads are on the string? Write down your first estimate. After each clue, you ll see if your estimate is still a possibility. After each clue, if it is no longer possible write down a new estimate and be prepared to explain why you chose it. As the clues appear, use the information to narrow the possibilities to a smaller set. After each clue, use estimation again to determine which of the remaining answers is the most reasonable. Steve Wyborney www.stevewyborney.com
Clue #1 Is the total an odd number or an even number? The two bowls are holding the same number of beads. Clue #1 Clue #2 Clue #4 Clue #2 The answer is not a multiple of 5. Clue #4 The answer is 1 more than a multiple of 5. Clue #3 Clue #5 Clue #3 Clue #5 The answer does not include the digit 3 or the digit 7. The answer is not a multiple of 3. Steve Wyborney www.stevewyborney.com
After seeing the clues, you have narrowed the possibilities to a small set of numbers. Before you see the answer, select your final estimate. Write it down, and explain to someone why you chose that number. Steve Wyborney www.stevewyborney.com
The Reveal How many beads The Reveal 29 beads are in each bowl? 61 beads Click to see the answer. Bonus Question: How many beads are in each bowl? Steve Wyborney www.stevewyborney.com
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