Math Worksheet

Scenario: You are about to embark on a journey to find your best friend who was lost at sea for the last 6 days. Because you have an extensive background in sailing you figure you will save your best friend yourself. Below is the list of possible items you can bring with on your nautical voyage. However, there are a few things that you must remember. First, take note of how much each item ways because you can not bring more than 110 pounds worth of cargo. Also, you only have $95 that you can spend on these supplies. Additionally, it requires 2 pounds of food a day to survive. Finally, remember that you must bring a minimum amount of a few of the items. Your expert skills estimate that you should find your friend and be back on shore within 10 days. Good luck me matey's!!!

Item
Pounds
Price
Food
1
$2

Safety Equipment 
-Flares 
-Life preserver
2 each
1.5 each
$5
$3.50
T.V.
75
$119
Stereo
10
$89
Fishing Equipment 
-Pole 
-Bait
2.5
1
$12
$1.25
Gasoline
5 per gallon
$1.30 per gallon
Lantern
1.5
$12.50
Cooking Utensils
2.5
$7

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Survival developed by: David Didier, Justin Brandt, Travis Glandt, and Steve Raethz for the St. Norbert College Ocean Voyagers Program