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Big Dog, Little Dog

Stage: 1 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:2 Challenge Level:2

Liam from Cummersdale School, Carlisle, Cumbria says:

"I have the answer to your solution for big dog little dog.
Big Dog has 10 biscuits and Little Dog has 6 biscuits."


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