This problem would require
an extended response which means you would
be aiming to receive 4 points for your answer.
In order to receive all 4 points be sure to
thoroughly investigate the situation, use the
given information to solve the problem, use
applicable mathematical concepts and procedures,
and finally construct a well stated, clear,
valid solution using workable problem solving
strategies.
To begin, make sure that you read over the
problem again making sure you fully understand
the problem. Remember, to help you, you can
restate the problem in your own words as well.
According to the problem, there must be at
least two different outcomes of how Raymond
and Boris bought hot dogs and soft drinks.
With $20 spent, what did they buy?
Now let's look at a strategy or two that may
be able to help us answer this problem. Let's
make a table or a list and
hopefully we will see a pattern as we begin
with at least 5 hot dogs and 5 soft drinks.
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At Least 5 Hot Dogs
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+
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At Least 5 Soft
Drinks
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=
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$20
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5(HD) x $2 =
10
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+
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10(SD) x $1 =
$10
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=
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$20
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6(HD) x $2 =
$12
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+
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8(SD) x $1 =
$8
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=
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$20
|
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7(HD) x $2 =
$14
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+
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6(SD) x $1 =
$6
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=
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$20
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8(HD) x $2 =
$16
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+
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4(SD)
x $1 = $4
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=
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$20
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Using the information from the problem and
know that there has to be at least 5 hot dogs
and 5 soft drinks of each you can see that
there are actually three possible outcomes
to the problem. Notice that the last option,
8 hot dogs doesn't work as you could only buy
4 soft drinks and you needed to buy at least
5.
Now to answering the question and making sure
you get the full 4 possible points. First,
you would make sure that you include at least
two possible outcomes as asked for by the question.
It may even be to your advantage to list all
three possible outcomes.
Next, be sure to show your table or list of
using the facts given in the problem. SHOW
how you solved the problem and came up with
the different outcomes.
Be sure to include with your list or table
a clear and specific explanation of how you
went through the process of solving the problem.
The more specific you are and don't leave anything
out, will help you receive all 4 points. |
