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VIC: Monopoly Part 2

by Texas Instruments

Objectives

Students need to consider a range of aspects before jumping to a conclusion. This section of the investigation continues to provide a layer of scaffolding to help students undercover what considerations need to be explored in order to determine which properties represent the best value for money.

Vocabulary

  • Return on Investment
  • Rate
  • Proportion

About the Lesson

The first property on the Monopoly board charges $2 rent, in comparison, the last charges $50, however the purchase price of the first is much smaller than the last. Putting houses on the first property cost $50each, on the last group they cost $200 each. Which property is providing the best Return On Investment? (RIO)