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Congratulations! You've won Medford's "Most Well-Behaved Child" Award. The mayor asks you to attend a ceremony so you can be awarded your prize. In front of a crowd of your peers and fellow townspeople, the mayor announces your name as the winner. Amidst thunderous applause, you approach the podium, anxiously waiting to learn the nature of your prize. The mayor states proudly, "We'd like to award the "Most Well-Behaved Child" in Medford with a $1,000 Toy Shopping Spree!" You can't believe your ears! You immediately begin dreaming of the fabulous toys, games, books and electronics you'll be able to buy with that much money. You're so deep into your fantasy that you almost miss what the mayor says next, "There is one catch to this prize money...you must spend all of the money. You must use exactly $1,000 on your purchases. Not one penny more, nor one penny less."
Oh no....
Fortunately, you know how to use the spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. We'll create a spreadsheet similar to this example. It will allow us to continually add up our grand total as we shop online.
Use the following websites to shop! Enjoy!
The mayor continues speaking, "If you succeed in your quest to spend exactly $1,000, you will be awarded an additional $1,000 for even MORE toys!" However, if you fail to make your Grand Total equal between $995.00 and $1,000 you will lose all of your prize money."
Good Luck and Good Shopping!
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