GRADE 7: Weekly Math Problem Solving: Problem #17

Name: ___________________ Date: _____________________

Be sure to show all of your work and your reasoning. Consider all possibilities and
explain each step in your method. Refer to your rubric for all parts needed to
achieve the maximum score. Be sure to follow the steps of problem solving we used
in the classroom:

Step 1: Read the Problem

Step 2: What is the problem asking me to solve?
Step 3: Is there any information I do not understand? Find out what it means.
Step 4: List all the information that is given to you.
Step 5: Select a strategy to solve this problem.
Step 6: Show all your steps to achieve a solution. Include a concluding statement.

Problem #17:

Mrs. Bender took her three children shopping.

Edward selected a jacket that cost $48.78. His sister, Stephanie, found a
pair of shoes for $63.58 that she really liked. Devin thought that was a lot
to spend on one pair of shoes. He selected two pairs of jeans which the
difference in price between the jeans was $5.00.

1. Mrs. Bender noticed that the total cost of the items before tax was exactly $155. How
much did one pair of Devin's jeans cost?

Remember that your solution should include enough information to help another
student understand the steps that you took and the decisions that you made in
solving the problem.

2. What was the total of Mrs. Bender's bill after the 5% GST tax was added since she
lives in Alberta?