Problem Description:
The image provided is a
Food Bingo game. The task involves covering each food item as it is called out and shouting "BINGO!" when five items are covered in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally). The goal is to determine how many different ways the player can achieve a "BINGO" on this board.
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Solution Approach:
1.
Understanding the Bingo Board:
- The Bingo board is a 5x5 grid.
- Each cell contains a food item written in Spanish.
- The center cell is marked as "Free," meaning it is automatically covered.
2.
Ways to Achieve "BINGO":
- A "BINGO" is achieved when five cells are covered in a row, column, or diagonal.
- Since the center cell is already covered, we need to cover four additional cells to complete a row, column, or diagonal.
3.
Counting Possible BINGOs:
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Horizontal Rows: There are 5 rows in total. Each row can be completed by covering the remaining 4 cells in that row.
- Total horizontal BINGOs = 5.
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Vertical Columns: There are 5 columns in total. Each column can be completed by covering the remaining 4 cells in that column.
- Total vertical BINGOs = 5.
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Diagonals: There are 2 main diagonals in the grid.
- Total diagonal BINGOs = 2.
4.
Total Number of BINGOs:
- Horizontal BINGOs: 5
- Vertical BINGOs: 5
- Diagonal BINGOs: 2
- Total possible BINGOs = 5 + 5 + 2 = 12.
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Final Answer:
The player can achieve a "BINGO" in
12 different ways.
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\boxed{12}
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable games to learn spanish.
