This is part of our collection of favourite rich tasks arranged by topic.
If you are a teacher, you can find the whole collection on our Secondary Curriculum teacher page.
Alternatively, if you are a student, you'll find the same problems on our Secondary Curriculum student page.
1 out of 3
Can you work out which drink has the stronger flavour?
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These Olympic quantities have been jumbled up! Can you put them back together again?
1 out of 3
The large rectangle is divided into quadrilaterals and triangles. Can you untangle what fractional part is represented by each of the ten numbered shapes?
2 out of 3
Can you work out how to produce different shades of pink paint?
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My measurements have got all jumbled up! Swap them around and see if you can find a combination where every measurement is valid.
2 out of 3
Here's a chance to work with large numbers...
2 out of 3
The triathlon is a physically gruelling challenge. Can you work out which athlete burnt the most calories?
1 out of 3
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to race against Usain Bolt?
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Andy wants to cycle from Land's End to John o'Groats. Will he be able to eat enough to keep him going?
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Your school has been left a million pounds in the will of an ex-pupil. What model of investment and spending would you use in order to ensure the best return on the money?
2 out of 3
Two boats travel up and down a lake. Can you picture where they will cross if you know how fast each boat is travelling?
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Can you find an efficent way to mix paints in any ratio?
3 out of 3
If a sum invested gains 10% each year how long before it has doubled its value?
2 out of 3
Do you have enough information to work out the area of the shaded quadrilateral?
