Bytes and Bills Breakdown

Worksheet Description

This worksheet presents a detailed AT&T Wireless phone bill for a billing period in November 2024, outlining various monthly charges for three different lines under one account, device installment plans, insurance charges, and additional fees for data plans and administrative costs. The bill also displays the store information where the account is registered, along with customer and account details. Students are tasked with questions that require them to calculate total monthly payments, adjustments based on potential changes to the plans, and the impact of fees and taxes on the overall charges. The questions vary from basic sum calculations to more complex scenarios involving hypothetical changes to the services and fees.

The worksheet educates students on financial literacy by having them interact with a common adult responsibility – understanding and managing a phone bill. It demonstrates how to calculate total costs from itemized lists, teaches the concept of installment payments, and the effect of upgrading or canceling services. It also introduces students to the real-world application of percentage calculations in the context of taxes and administrative fees. Overall, the worksheet integrates arithmetic with practical life skills, enhancing students’ ability to navigate financial documents.