Alexander's Challenge

Alexander's challenge is about the trees in spring.

There are 4 trees at Sidwell Friends School.

Each tree has 10 branches and there are 12 buds on each branch.

One branch fell down.

How many buds are still on the trees?

Your Name:
Include your email address if you would like a response to your work:

How many buds are still on the trees?   Please explain the thinking you used to get your answer.
Here's who has answered correctly  so far:

Zach K.                   Max N.              Lily C-I                   James D.

Gabe B.               Kase S.                  Rian N.               Chase M.

Erin S.              Alison S.

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