Four money missions. Real numbers, real life. You pick the order.
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Math Mission
Saving Up for a New Setup
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Saving Up
You want a new gaming setup. Let's figure out how long it takes to save up on your current paycheck.
Your wish list
New console: $499.99 | Extra controller: $69.99 | Headset: $89.99 | Gaming chair: $249.99
Step 1 — Total cost
Add everything up.
Step 2 — How many weeks to save up?
You can save $50 per week from your paycheck. Divide your total by $50. Round up to the nearest week.
Hint: Total cost ÷ $50. Round up.
Step 3 — How many months is that?
Divide your weeks by 4 to convert to months. Round to 1 decimal place.
Math Mission
Comparison Shopping
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Best Deal?
The same headset is sold at three different stores. You need to figure out which one is actually cheapest after tax.
The prices
GameStop: $89.99 — no discount Amazon: $94.99 — but 15% off with a coupon Walmart: $84.99 — but 9% tax applies
Step 1 — Amazon price after coupon
$94.99 minus 15% off. Multiply $94.99 by 0.15 to find the discount, then subtract.
Hint: $94.99 x 0.15 = discount. $94.99 - discount.
Step 2 — Walmart price after tax
$84.99 plus 9% tax. Multiply $84.99 by 1.09.
Step 3 — Which is cheapest?
GameStop is $89.99. Amazon is your answer from Step 1. Walmart is your answer from Step 2. Enter the price of the cheapest option.
Hint: Compare all three and pick the lowest number.
Math Mission
Making Change
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Change Math
You are buying a used game at a garage sale. Cash only. Let's make sure you get the right change back.
Situation 1
The game costs $17.50. You hand the seller a $20 bill. How much change should you get back?
Situation 2
Another game costs $34.25. You pay with two $20 bills. How much change do you get back?
Situation 3
You want three games: $12.00, $8.50, and $6.75. You have a $50 bill. Do you have enough? How much change do you get — or how much are you short?
Hint: Add the three prices. Subtract from $50. Positive = change. Negative = short.
Math Mission
Shipping Math — Is Free Shipping Worth It?
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Shipping Math
Online stores offer free shipping if you spend over a certain amount. Is it worth adding something to your cart to qualify?
The situation
You want to buy a game for $39.99. Shipping would cost $7.99. The store offers free shipping on orders over $50.
Step 1 — Cost with shipping
What is your total if you just buy the game and pay for shipping?
Step 2 — How much more to get free shipping?
How much more do you need to spend to reach the $50 free shipping minimum?
Hint: $50 minus your game price.
Step 3 — Is it worth it?
A phone case costs $9.99. If you add it to your cart, you get free shipping. What is your new total? Is that more or less than paying for shipping alone?
Hint: $39.99 + $9.99. Compare to $39.99 + $7.99.
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Money Managed.
Smart shopping. Smart saving. That is how you get the things you want, Adam.
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Missions Done
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Correct
📧 Your work has been sent to Dad.
🏀 Go outside. Move around. You earned it.
What you covered today:
🎮 Saving up — How long to reach a goal on a weekly savings plan 🏷️ Comparison shopping — Finding the real cheapest price after tax and discounts 💸 Making change — Cash transactions and getting the right change back 📦 Free shipping — Deciding if it's worth spending more to save on shipping