4-1 Automobile Ads
Authored by Michael Bonewald
Mathematics
11th Grade
CCSS covered
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This quiz focuses on practical mathematics applications within the context of automotive advertising and car purchasing. The content is perfectly suited for grade 11 students who are developing real-world problem-solving skills involving multi-step calculations, percentage operations, and linear pricing structures. Students need a solid foundation in basic arithmetic operations, percentage calculations (including finding percentages of numbers and applying discounts), and the ability to break down complex word problems into sequential steps. The problems require students to identify relevant information, determine appropriate mathematical operations, and apply formulas for calculating costs based on tiered pricing systems. These skills integrate algebraic thinking with consumer mathematics, preparing students to navigate real financial decisions they will encounter as adults. Created by Michael Bonewald, a Mathematics teacher in US who teaches grade 11. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for reinforcing mathematical concepts through authentic, real-world scenarios that students can easily relate to and will likely encounter in their daily lives. Teachers can effectively use this resource as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before introducing more complex financial mathematics concepts, as guided practice during instruction on percentage applications, or as formative assessment to gauge student understanding of multi-step problem solving. The quiz works particularly well for homework assignments since the problems mirror actual situations students might face when buying or selling vehicles. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards A-CED.3 (representing constraints by linear inequalities) and A-REI.3 (solving linear equations and inequalities), while also supporting mathematical practices MP1 (make sense of problems) and MP4 (model with mathematics).
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
The North Shore News charges $19.50 for a two-line automotive ad. Each additional line costs $7. How much does a six-line ad cost?
$61.50
$47.50
Tags
CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
The Antique Auto News charges $10 for a 10-word classified ad. Each additional word costs $0.40. For an extra $40, a seller can include a photo in the ad. How much would a 20-word ad with a photo cost?
$54
$58
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Samantha purchased a used car for $4,200. Her state charges 4% tax for the car, $47 for registration, $50 for a new title certificate, and $35 for a state safety and emissions inspection. How much does Samantha need to pay for these extra charges, not including the price of the car?
$300
$132
Tags
CCSS.7.RP.A.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Ralph placed a classified ad to sell his used SUV for $18,500. After 2 weeks, he didn’t sell the SUV, and the newspaper suggested lowering the price 5%. What would the new price be if Ralph reduced it according to the suggestion?
$925
$17,575
Tags
CCSS.6.RP.A.3C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
The Bayside Bugle charges by the word to run automotive ads. The newspaper charges $18 for the first 20 words and $0.35 for each additional word. How much would a 27-word ad cost?
$20.45
$27.45
Tags
CCSS.7.EE.B.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
The Kings Park Register gives senior citizens a 10% discount on automotive ads. Mr. Quadrino, a senior citizen, is selling his car and wants to take out a four-line ad. The paper charges $6.50 per line. What is the price of the ad for Mr. Quadrino?
$26
$23.40
Tags
CCSS.6.RP.A.3C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Leslie placed this ad in Collector Car Monthly.
If the publication charges $48 for the first three lines and $5 for each extra line, how much will this ad cost Leslie?
$53
$68
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