Natalie and her mom came up with this really great and useful math problem for young people:
Math, The Bird Flu and YOU!
Based on recent estimates/statistical research, calculate the following:
1. What percentage of your immediate family members will die?
2. Which of the above percentage of family members will be the most likely to die? Rank your answers in order from the least-favorite to most-favorite family member.
3. How much will funeral services cost for your now deceased family members? Note: choose cremation or burial, NOT BOTH.
4. This just in: THE MORGUES ARE FULL!!! How much ice will you need to pack the bodies of your loved ones in the bathtub? How much will this cost?
5. Calculate the probability that you (the test taker) will die if the epidemic lasts 3 weeks. What about 12 weeks? 12 months?
Show your work.
extra credit: draw pictures of family members with x's through the dead ones.
