TASK 8
Trip to the Beach
Task Overview: Students will solve problems involving volume, fractions,
ratios, and data analysis
Your Task:
Your friend Ana won a trip to a beach resort and is preparing for her trip. In
this task, you will use your math skills to help Ana plan for her trip.
Part A:
1. Ana has $500 to spend on shopping for her trip. She spends her money
on the following:
$120
on
swimsuits
$50
on
towels
$100
on
clothes
$25
on
sunblock
$y
on other
expenses
wim
1. Write an equation to represent the amount of money Ana has left, based
on how much she spends on other expenses. Let x represent the amount
of money Ana has left, and let y represent how much Ana spends on
other expenses.
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MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE TASKS 24 Christie Wainwright