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This Real World Ratio and Rate Problem: Bianca’s Fifty Percent Solution instructional video also includes:
Fifty percent off can still be quite expensive. Future consumers watch a video showing an irresponsible young shopper overspending in a 50 percent off sale. They then use store ads to calculate 10, 25, 50, and 75 percent discounts on items.
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Instructional Ideas
- Ask pupils to bring in store ads or have them research sales online
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should have experience with percents and discounts
- Note that the resource refers to reductions rather than discounts
- Informative lesson is part of the Math at the Core MS: Ratios series
Pros
- Provides a set of discussion questions to use with the class
- Includes handouts for the activity
Cons
- None