Search by Topic

Resources tagged with Money similar to Oh for the Mathematics of Yesteryear:

Filter by: Content type:
Stage:
Challenge level: Challenge Level:1 Challenge Level:2 Challenge Level:3

There are 8 results

Broad Topics > Measures and Mensuration > Money

problem icon

Oh for the Mathematics of Yesteryear

Stage: 3 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:3 Challenge Level:3 Challenge Level:3

A garrison of 600 men has just enough bread ... but, with the news that the enemy was planning an attack... How many ounces of bread a day must each man in the garrison be allowed, to hold out 45. . . .

problem icon

Tree Tops

Stage: 3 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:2 Challenge Level:2

A manager of a forestry company has to decide which trees to plant. What strategy for planting and felling would you recommend to the manager in order to maximise the profit?

problem icon

2010: A Year of Investigations

Stage: 1, 2 and 3

This article for teachers suggests ideas for activities built around 10 and 2010.

problem icon

History of Money

Stage: 1, 2 and 3

If you would like a new CD you would probably go into a shop and buy one using coins or notes. (You might need to do a bit of saving first!) However, this way of paying for the things you want did. . . .

problem icon

Roasting Old Chestnuts 4

Stage: 3 and 4

For teachers. Yet more school maths from long ago-interest and percentages.

problem icon

CD Heaven

Stage: 4 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:2 Challenge Level:2

All CD Heaven stores were given the same number of a popular CD to sell for £24. In their two week sale each store reduces the price of the CD by 25% ... How many CDs did the store sell at. . . .

problem icon

Thirty Nine, Seventy Five

Stage: 3 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

We have exactly 100 coins. There are five different values of coins. We have decided to buy a piece of computer software for 39.75. We have the correct money, not a penny more, not a penny less! Can. . . .

problem icon

The Legacy

Stage: 4 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:2 Challenge Level:2

Your school has been left a million pounds in the will of an ex- pupil. What model of investment and spending would you use in order to ensure the best return on the money?


The NRICH Project aims to enrich the mathematical experiences of all learners. To support this aim, members of the NRICH team work in a wide range of capacities, including providing professional development for teachers wishing to embed rich mathematical tasks into everyday classroom practice. More information on many of our other activities can be found here.
Copyright © 1997 - 2012. University of Cambridge. All rights reserved.
NRICH is part of the family of activities in the Millennium Mathematics Project.