Is this possible?

2023-11-20 09:44:29

Is this possible?



Brian Shoemaker, a Newton, MA mathematics teacher, saw this Dunkin Donuts Mazda traveling down the road. 

 He wondered if that size coffee cup could really have coffee in it.  Wouldn't the car rock back on its rear bumper? How much would that much coffee even cost. Let's try to find out.


Activity Solutions & Supporting Materials
Share this:
Comments (0)
    Display 1 - 10 Of total 0
    Mallie's latest Big Burger
    It's time to treat your students to ratios, ...
    Mardi Gras, 2023
    Updated for 2023! Tuesday, February 21, 202...
    Does it pay to get educated?
     This activity is currently being updated…sta...
    How many gumballs are there?
    Gumball Machine Problem fro...
    Curiosity landed on Mars
    Keep your students up on what's happening in s...
    Inflation and the cost of gasoline
     In 1980, one gallon of gasoline costs $1.22....
    The Moroccan Earthquake and the Richter scale
    Friday evening, September 8th, a powerfu...
    Ramen noodle heist
    In 2018, a truck trailer was stolen from a parki...
    Sadly, Jorge passed away yesterday.
    He was a great dog!  We...
    Thank you, mother and father, for all of those diapers (Updated)
    Which is a better deal, cloth or disposable diaper...