Math Mess!
Ratio / Proportion - The Downtown Sale.
Watch the video, and answer the questions below on notebook paper.
Watch the video, and answer the questions below on notebook paper.
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One key to being a wise consumer is to try to get the best deal for your money. Sale signs appeal to the emotions, but may intentionally be written to cause confusion for the customer so they THINK they are getting a great deal, but struggle to prove it.
After viewing the video:
1. Does Carla’s selection technique makes sense? Explain
2. Did she got the best buy for her money? Justify.
3. Answer the Zombie Clearance question below:
After viewing the video:
1. Does Carla’s selection technique makes sense? Explain
2. Did she got the best buy for her money? Justify.
3. Answer the Zombie Clearance question below:
II. Ratio / Proportion - Shoe Sale
Watch the video, and answer the questions below on notebook paper.
Watch the video, and answer the questions below on notebook paper.
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You have a problem to solve, and all of the important information needed can be found in the video.
1. Do you agree with the cashier’s interpretation of the sale, or with Carla’s? Choose who is right, and justify it with an explanation.
2. Can they both be right? If so, why is there a disagreement on the cost of the shoes?
3. What could the shoe sale sign say to advertise more accurately?
4. Look at TODAY'S Kohl's add - yes, I mean TODAY! It came in my email this morning! How can you relate this ad to Carla's experience?
5. HUGE challenge bonus problem below the Kohl's ad - optional & extra credit!
1. Do you agree with the cashier’s interpretation of the sale, or with Carla’s? Choose who is right, and justify it with an explanation.
2. Can they both be right? If so, why is there a disagreement on the cost of the shoes?
3. What could the shoe sale sign say to advertise more accurately?
4. Look at TODAY'S Kohl's add - yes, I mean TODAY! It came in my email this morning! How can you relate this ad to Carla's experience?
5. HUGE challenge bonus problem below the Kohl's ad - optional & extra credit!