Question: Ishmael, Ponce, and Jalen measured their weight and realized Ishmael was 20 pounds heavier than Ponce and that Ponce was 10 pounds lighter than Jalen. If Jalen weighed 160 pounds, calculate the average weight of the three?
Answer with step-by-step thinking: Since Ponce weighs 10 pounds lighter than Jalen, he weighs 160 - 10 = 150 pounds. The sum of Jalen and Ponce's weight is 150 + 160 = 310 pounds. Ishmael is 20 pounds heavier than Ponce, meaning he weighs 150 + 20 = 170 pounds. The total weight of the three is 310 + 170 = 480 pounds. The average weight of the three is the total weight divided by their number, which totals 480 / 3 = 160 pounds.
So the answer is 160.

Question: Lolita has 54000 strawberry seeds. In each planting zone, 3123 seeds will be used. If she will accumulate 7 planting zones, how many strawberry seeds will remain?
Answer with step-by-step thinking: The total amount of seeds used in the planting zones is 3123 x 7 = 21861. The total amount of seeds left after planting is 54000 - 21861 = 32139.
So the answer is 32139.

Question: Estevan has 24 blankets. One-third of the blankets have polka-dots. For his birthday, his mother gives him 2 more polka-dot print blankets. How many polka-dot blankets does Estevan have in total?
Answer with step-by-step thinking:
Before his birthday, Estevan has 24 / 3 = 8 polka - dot blankets. After his birthday, Estevan has 8 + 2 = 10 polka - dot blankets.
So the answer is 10.