Gas Station Ripoff
by Dan Meyer
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Act One
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What's your best guess? Why?
- Teacher noteHost a debate here. Invite students to share their reasons. I'd expect some will think the third pump is a ripoff because it's moving faster.
Act Two
- Teacher noteInvite your students to head to Desmos and plot data for each pump. We're hoping that a graphical representation will reveal trends that our eyes can't detect.
- LinkDesmos Graphing Calculator
Act Three
- LinkGas Station Pumps Graph
- VideoRipoff Reveal
Sequel
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Does the rate at which the meter turns equate to a higher rate per gallon?
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Does the speed at which you pump relate to the amount of air in your gas?
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Which of the pumps rips you off? if you have 50$ how much gasoline would you get at min/max?
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Which pump gives you the most gas for your money? What is the best rate?
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