El premio de Mega Millions llega a 586 millones pero aun no alcanza marca de 656 millones

El premio de Mega Millions llega a 586 millones pero aun no alcanza marca de 656 millones

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6th - 8th Grade

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The Mega Millions lottery jackpot in the US has increased to $586 million due to higher than expected ticket sales. This surge in sales has led officials to predict that the upcoming Tuesday prize could surpass last year's record. A potential winner has expressed intentions to donate part of their winnings to their church. No ticket matched the six numbers needed to win the previous $425 million prize, which has now grown to $550 million, marking it as the fourth largest in US history. The report is concluded by Rosa Ramírez from the Associated Press.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused the Mega Millions jackpot to rise to 586 million dollars?

A change in lottery rules

A donation from a wealthy individual

A decrease in ticket sales

An increase in ticket sales

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did lottery officials estimate about the upcoming Tuesday's prize?

It would be lower than last year's record

It would match last year's record

It could surpass last year's record

It would be the smallest prize ever

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does one man plan to do if he wins the lottery?

Start a business

Travel the world

Donate to his church

Buy a new house

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the prize increase to 550 million dollars for the next draw?

The prize was split among winners

A winning ticket was found

No ticket matched the winning numbers

The lottery was canceled

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is significant about the 550 million dollar prize?

It is the second largest in U.S. history

It is the largest in history

It is the fourth largest in U.S. history

It is the smallest in history