Brock'S Alternative Savings Plan Worksheet
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2Brock’s Alternative Savings Plan
Instead of consistently saving the money he received from Gramps each
week, Brock chooses to buy the rocket. Complete the chart below to see
the impact of Brock’s decision on his total savings.
Brock Saved
Gramp’s Matched
Brock’s Total
WEEK 1
(Gramps pays Brock $1)
$1
$1
WEEK 2
$1
$1
$2
WEEK 3
$2
$2
$4
WEEK 4
$4
$4
$8
BROCK BUYS THE ROCKET FOR $7, LEAVING $1 IN SAVINGS.
WEEK 5
$1
$1
$2
WEEK 6
$2
WEEK 7
$4
WEEK 8
$8
WEEK 9
WEEK 10
How much would Brock have at the end of 10 weeks?
When he bought the rocket in week 5, Brock reduced his savings to $1. How did that decision impact his total savings at the end
of the summer? (Remember, in the original savings plan, Brock had $512 at the end of the 10 weeks.)
BROCK’S ALTERNATIVE SAVINGS PLAN - 3 & 4 GRADES
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