Activities about profit

The Power of Leverage

📈 In this activity, students will explore the power and risks of leverage by analyzing the price movements in trading. They'll calculate percentage gains and losses, compare leveraged...

Number Sense Ratio and Proportion Grades 8–HS

Banana Art "Comedian"

What do you think this activity might be about? What do you wonder? How much would you pay for this piece of art? How much profit is involved...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 6–HS

Spider-Man Profitability

The latest Spider-Man movie , Brand New Day, opened on July 31, 2026, with the biggest opening weekend of all time! How much did it cost to make?...

Number Sense Ratio and Proportion Grades 7–HS

Star Wars ... the story continues

The Rise of Skywalker will open on December 20, 2019 . How much did it cost to make? How much will it gross? Is the Star Wars phenomena...

Number Sense Ratio and Proportion Grades 4–HS

How can Nike give away so much great stuff?

Worldwide Nike supports many teams and athletes. They design, manufacture, and supply gear for almost every sport imaginable. How much are those give-aways worth? Is the company going...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 5–HS

Saffron and paella

In order to cook Paella (a delicious Spanish rice dish) I needed to buy Saffron spice. It was hugely expensive. So, I've decided to start a business of...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 5–HS