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Herbert was involved in 9 thefts last year and 44 thefts this year. His parrot helped him steal 49 diamonds last year and 8 diamonds this year. He rewarded the parrot with an elastic band and some nuts. The parrot stretched the elastic band which was 10 inches long by another 7 inches. The parrot then ate 12 nuts. There are still 29 nuts left in the cage. It cost $ 7 to feed the parrot last week. This week it cost $ 10 more.
1. In two years, how many diamonds did the parrot steal?
Answer: 57
2. In two years, how many thefts was the thief involved in?
Answer: 53
3. How many dollars did it cost to feed the parrot for two weeks?
Answer: 24
4. With how many nuts did the thief reward the parrot?
Answer: 41
5. How many inches did the parrot stretch the elastic band to?
Answer: 17
Try the Quiz : Math Word Problems I : Addition - The Thief & His Parrot
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