Cat Math

Solve the following problems. Show your work for each problem in the space provided and write your answer on the line. Don't forget to include units!

1. If a domestic cat can run up to 30 miles per hour, how far can it run in half an hour?




2. A mountain lion can have a body between 3 and 6 feet. The tail adds another 2 to 3 feet of length. What is the longest that a mountain lion can be, including body and tail?




3. A cat has five toes on each front paw and four toes on each back paw. How many toes does a cat have all together?




4. It's believed that the first domestic cat dates back to 4,000 B.C. on the island of Cyprus. How many years ago was that?




5. Cats have 30 muscles that control ear movement. Humans have only 6. What is the difference between these two numbers?








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