Potato Chip Consumption Analysis

In this video, the narrator helps solve a party planning problem in a kingdom. Arbegla, the king's adviser, struggles with ordering the right amount of potato chips. The narrator uses algebra to determine the average number of bags consumed by men and women at past parties. By defining variables and setting up equations, the narrator finds that men eat three bags and women eat two bags on average. This solution aids the king in future party planning.

Who is Arbegla in the kingdom?

• A knight in the kingdom

• The king's top adviser and chief party planner

• A rival kingdom's ambassador

• The king's personal chef

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What was the main issue Arbegla faced with party planning?

• Over-ordering or under-ordering potato chips

• Choosing the right music for the party

• Arranging the seating plan

• Deciding on the guest list

How many bags of potato chips were consumed at the last party?

• 1,300 bags

• 1,100 bags

• 1,200 bags

• 1,000 bags

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.8C

What variables were defined to solve the potato chip problem?

• 'p' for party size and 'q' for quantity of chips

• 'a' for average consumption and 'b' for total bags

• 'x' for total bags and 'y' for total guests

• 'm' for bags eaten by men and 'w' for bags eaten by women

What was the total number of bags consumed at the party with 100 men and 400 women?

• 1,300 bags

• 1,200 bags

• 1,100 bags

• 1,000 bags

Tags

CCSS.4.MD.B.4

What was the average number of bags eaten by women?

• 2 bags

• 3 bags

• 4 bags

• 5 bags

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

What mathematical method was used to solve the system of equations?

• Graphical method

• Trial and error

• Elimination method

• Substitution method

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

How many bags of potato chips did each man eat on average?

• 5 bags

• 4 bags

• 2 bags

• 3 bags

Tags

CCSS.4.MD.B.4

What was the final conclusion about the average consumption of potato chips?

• Both men and women eat 3 bags on average

• Men eat 2 bags and women eat 3 bags on average

• Both men and women eat 2 bags on average

• Men eat 3 bags and women eat 2 bags on average

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

What was the key to solving Arbegla's problem?

• Using algebra to find average consumption

• Ordering more cupcakes

• Hiring more party planners

• Reducing the number of guests

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A