Anna in D.C.

The purpose of this task is to give students an opportunity to solve a challenging multistep percentage problem that can be approached in several different ways. Students are asked to find the cost of a meal before tax and tip when given the total cost of the meal. The task can illustrate multiple standards depending on the prior knowledge of the students and the approach used to solve the problem.
Resource ID#: 43037 Type: Problem-Solving Task
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 6, 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students , Parents
Suggested Technology: Basic Calculators
Instructional Time: 10 Minute(s)
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Instructional Component Type(s): Problem-Solving Task
Resource Collection: Illustrative Mathematics

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