Menu Math

Worksheet Description

This worksheet presents a simple menu and challenges students to select food items without exceeding a \$20 budget. It includes menu items with prices and instructs students to calculate the cost, add sales tax (6%), and include a 15% tip. Students write down their order and do the required math to find the total bill. The task encourages real-world application by simulating a restaurant visit and budgeting scenario.

By working through this worksheet, students develop critical thinking skills related to budgeting and financial literacy. It helps reinforce multiplication and percentage calculations in a practical setting. Students practice attention to detail and follow multi-step directions to complete a real-life problem. This worksheet also promotes decision-making as they must prioritize their choices to stay within budget.