Week 5 CAPT Problem - 10th Grade


Angelo's Pizza


Use the information below to answer question 1.

Kristina and John agreed to meet six of their friends at Angelo's Pizzeria for lunch. This menu shows the pizzas and toppings Angelo's sells.


Angelo's pizza
Cheese pizza
Toppings
pepperoni,
sausage,
meatballs,
mushrooms,
extra cheese
onion, pepper
Medium (8 slices) - $5.50
$1.00 each
$0.50 each
Large (12 slices) - $7.50
$1.25 each
$0.75 each
Soda
10 oz. - $1.00
32 oz. pitcher - $2.50
Add 6% sales tax to all orders



1. Enough for Everyone

John thought that 2 large pizzas with all 7 toppings would be enough for everyone.
If each of the 8 people contributed $5, would they have enough money to pay for the 2 pizzas and for 10 ounces of soda per person?
Show the mathematics you used and explain your reasoning.

Use the information below to answer question 2.

Pizza Coupon

One Large Pizza
For the price of a medium


Buy 1 large pizza (with 2 toppings**)
At the cost of a medium (with 2 toppings**)


(Limited to one coupon per visit)


** toppings of sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, meatballs, extra cheese only


Pizza Coupon

Buy one large with (with 2 toppings**)
Get second large
(With 2 toppings) at 1/2 price


(Limited to one coupon per visit)

** toppings of sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, meatballs, extra cheese only


2. Which Coupon?

Kristina has the two coupons shown. If her friends decide to buy 2 large pizzas with 2 toppings, which coupon will save them more money?
Show the mathematics you used to determine your answer.


3. Was Kristina Correct?

Angelo's also sells a mini-pizza which has a 6-inch diameter. The 8-slice medium pizza has a 12-inch diameter.
Kristina told John that you get 4 times as much pizza when you order the medium pizza than when you order the mini-pizza.
Was Kristina correct? Show the mathematics you used to explain why.