Week 21 CMT Problem - 5th Grade


Feeding Horses

Ben’s barn is the home for two horses and one pony. The chart below shows how much hay these animals eat each day:



Large horse 1 ½ bales of hay per day
Small horse 1 bale of hay per day
Pony ½ a bale of hay per day


  1. How many bales of hay should Ben purchase for a 30-day supply for his three animals?

  2. If hay costs $1.25 per bale, how much will the 30-day supply cost?



Show or explain how you arrived at your answer.