Number (place value): Monkey Thief
The Problem
In Uluwatu temple, a large troop of long-tailed macaques stole expensive items (mobile phones, jewellery and watches) from unsuspecting tourists over a 3-month period.
Using the clues, can you calculate the highest and lowest possible value of goods stolen over the 3-month period?
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Once the problem has been introduced, use the ‘Word Buster’ prompt below to explain the mathematical meaning of each of the following words:
1) DIGIT 2) DIGIT SUM 3) DIGIT PRODUCT 4) CONSECUTIVE ORDER
– Word Buster (Click the 🗣️)
Did you know?
The long-tailed macaque is also known as the crab-eating macaque, even though it rarely eat crabs. Fruits and seeds make up the majority of its diet.
Visualising the Problem and Getting Started
To find the highest possible value of goods stolen in June, what digit do you need to start with?
To find the lowest possible value of goods stolen in June, what digit do you need to start with?
Clues
