Terrific Travels - Math Name Eli Garger

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Terrific Travels - Math BEAL

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What are the most cost-effective strategies to book airfare, transportation, and
activities for a vacation?
You are a travel writer researching the best way to travel to Stockholm. You want to give your readers
advice for how to get the most for their money.

Level I

How would the price of airline tickets to Stockholm vary depending on when you bought them?

You decide to investigate, using Los Angeles as your departure airport for a guideline. The table below shows
prices for plane tickets from Los Angeles to Stockholm, based on how far in advance the ticket is bought.

Months Booked in Advance Ticket Price

0 (day of flight) $550.00

1 $449.00

2 $469.00

3 $531.00

4 $469.00

5 $629.00

6 $469.00

7 $413.00

8 $337.00

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1. In the table below, calculate the percent increase or percent decrease between the ticket prices for the
given months. Round answers to the nearest whole-number percent.

Month 0-1 22% decrease

Month 1-2 2% increase

Month 2-3 13% increase

Month 3-4 12% increase

Month 4-5 13% increase

Month 5-6
10% increase

Month 6-7
1% decrease

Month 7-8 18% decrease

2a. Which months have the greatest percent increase?

2-3, 4-5.

2b. Which have the greatest percent decrease?

0-1,7-8.

3. Describe the general pattern of price increase/decrease over the 8 month period.

There is no definite pattern.

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Level 2

Once travelers have arrived at their destination city, many will take public transit to get around town. The table
below shows options for tram tickets in Stockholm.

Tram Tickets in Stockholm

Duration of Access price

1 hour $4.29

24 hours $13.72

72 hours $27.43

4a. Calculate the unit price per hour for each ticket option.

1 hour $4.29 per hour

24 hours 0.57 = 13.72/24

72 hours 0.38 = 27.43/72

4b. Are the prices proportional to the duration of access? Explain your reasoning.

they are non-proportional because they do not stay on the ratio of 1 : $4.29

5. Calculate the discount for each ticket price. How much of a discount do you get by purchasing a 24
hours or 72 hours ticket, as compared to the 1 hour price? Round answers to the nearest percent.

27.73 - 4.29 = $23.14 discount

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You want to address concerns of travelers who want a metro train ticket for durations other than 1 hour, 24
hours, or 72 hours.

6a. What would be the least expensive way to get a pass that covers 48 hours?

by paying for one 72 hour pass = $27.33 instead of 2 24 hr passes - $27.44

6b. What would be the least expensive way to get a pass that covers 96 hours?

by buying 1 24 hr ticket and one 72 hr ticket. = $41.72 instead of 4 24 hr passes - $54.88

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Challenge

To see the sites in Stockholm, tourists have two options for admission fees:

Buy tickets to each attraction individually, or purchase an Stockholm Card' that allows access to multiple
attractions for one fixed price.

Individual Attractions

Royal Canal Boat Tour $17.91

Nobel Museum $11.94

Moderna Art Museum $14.33

Skyview Tram 15.52

Skansen Museum $15.52

Riddarholms Church $11.37

Stockholm Card

1 Day $62.62

2 Days $80.51

3 Days $98.4

5 Days $130.6

7a. Calculate the total cost of visiting all of the attractions listed in the table on the right if you were to pay
for them each individually.

17.91+11.94+14.33+15.52+15.52+11.37 = $86.59

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7b. Which Stockholm Card options could you purchase for a lower price than paying for each attraction
individually? Calculate the discount you would receive.

Type of Access Lower Price? Discount

1 Day yes $23.97

2 Days yes $6.80

3 Days no -$11.81

5 Days no -$44.01

8. Consider the amount of time you would have to visit all six attractions if you purchased the Stockholm
Card options suggested. Evaluate which option or options would be feasible for your travel plans, and
explain your reasoning.

I would not be able to go to 6 places in one day, so I would divide it

up into 2 days, 3 places per day, this would be feasible for my plans.

9a. Assuming you could visit one attraction per day, calculate how much it would cost to visit the six

attractions listed above using different types of access.

Type of Access for 6 Days Price

Six 1 Day Cards $375.72 = 62.62x6

Three 2 Days Cards $241.53 = 80.51x3

Two 3 Days Cards $196.8 = 98.4x2

One 5 Days Card and one 1 Day Card $193.22 = 62.62+130.6

9b. What is the most cost-effective way to visit all six attractions listed?

with one 5 day card and one 1 day card

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Finale

You can choose one of the following Finale activities to extend your learning.

1. Informative/Article (+Math)
As a travel writer, compose a magazine article explaining strategies for cost-effective travel in Rome. Be sure to
cite the data you analyzed in the activity.

2. Informative/lnfographic (+Math)
Using the data from the activity, create an infographic that shows pricing options and travel tips for a trip to

Rome. Use graphics such as pie charts and bar graphs to visually show the differences in pricing options.

3. Informative/Presentation (+Math)
Travelers often end up spending over their budqet because they do not understand the rate of exchange
between their own and a foreign currency. Create a presentation for travelers explaining the
differences in the Euro system and the US Dollar.

4. Informative/Website (+Math)
Create a website that shows each of the different aspects of international travel with tips for money-minded
tourists. Use a different page for each budget consideration (a page for airfare information, a page for hotels,
etc.). You may want to research different costs of airfare from different cities in the United States. Is it cheaper
or more expensive to take a layover/connecting flight? Do you notice any patterns? Keep in mind who your
audience will be.

5. Informative/ Travel Plans (+Math)

Many travelers start with a certain budget in mind, and book their travel plans to fit their starting budget. Create
three plans for traveling to Rome — one with a budget of $1,000, one with a budget of $2,500, and one with a
budget of $4,000.

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Glossary

attraction (n.) a place that draws visitors by providing interest or fun.

budget (n.) an allowance of a maximum amount of money that can be

spent on something.

cost effectiveness (n.) producing good results without spending too much
money.

currency (n.) a system of money used in a particular country.

public transit (n.) methods of transportation such as trains or buses that are
available for all people to use, usually for a fee.

tram (n.) a train (or system of trains) that provides transportation to

the area around a major city.

travel writer (n.) this person writes articles for publications about travel and
world destinations.

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Job Background

Writers and Authors

This data is current as of the most recent update released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What Writers and Authors Do

Writers and authors develop written content for advertisements, books,
magazines, movie and television scripts, songs, blogs, or other types of
media.

Work Environment
Writers and authors work in an office, at home, or anywhere else they have
access to a computer. Most work full time. However, self-employed and
freelance writers usually work part time or have variable schedules. About 2
in 3 were self-employed in 2014.
Quick Facts
How to Become a Writer or Author
2015 Median Pay
A college degree in English, journalism, or communications is generally
$60,250 per year $28.97 per
required for a full-time position as a writer or author. Experience can be hour
gained through internships, but any form of writing that improves skill, such
Entry-Level Education
as blogging, is beneficial. Excellent writing skills are essential.
Bachelor's degree

pay Work Experience in a

Related Occupation
The median annual wage for writers and authors was $60,250 in May 2015.
None

Job Outlook On-the-job Training

Employment of writers and authors is projected to grow 2 percent from Moderate-term on-the-job
training
2014 to 2024, slower than the average for all occupations. Strong
competition is expected for full-time jobs because many people are Number of Jobs, 2014
136,500
attracted to this occupation.
Job Outlook, 2014-24
2% (Slower than average)

Employment Change,
2014-24
3,100

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