The Answer to Counting Kookiness 6: Earthworm Algebra
- Michelle gave Danielle 3 worms in each scoop. She gave Danielle 4 scoops & 3 × 4 = 12.
- There were 188 worms left in Michelle's tray since 200 - 12 = 188.
- Danielle grabbed 8 worms with her feet; she grabbed 2 pairs of worms, 1 in each prehensile foot before she accidentally stomped down on all of the worms she had in her tray! After Michelle gave her some more worms, she grabbed 3 of those with her left foot & 1 with her right foot; that adds up to 4.
- Michelle grabbed 20 worms total; she grabbed 4 pairs, 1 worm in each prehensile foot before Danielle smashed all of the worms she had. She dropped those pairs quickly! Then, she grabbed 12 more to give that dozen to Danielle.
- Since Danielle grabbed 4 of the worms Michelle gave her, there were 8 of them left in her tray. (Not counting the dead ones)
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