1.5 Free Coffee
TODAY'S AGENDA: We are learning how to simulate a promotion.
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1) Read the information and the example below about simulation.
2) Complete pages 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33. |
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Simulate It is to model with an experiment. Example If traffic lights were programmed to show red, yellow, and green for the same amount of time, you could simulate the chance of a traffic light being green by spinning a spinner with 3 equal sectors. |
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Some ideas to simulate your Free Coffee Promotion
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Random Number Generator
There is 1 free coffee in every 6 cups during the Roll up the rim promotion. You can use random number generator to simulate this promotion. First select a winning number from 1 to 6 for this experiment. Click on 'Generate' and if your number is displayed, you win. Say, you buy 20 coffees during this contest; buy clicking generate you can simulate the probability of winning. Click the button to display a random number between 1 and 6. |
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Spinner
Similar to random number generator, you could set a spinner with 6 sectors. If the winning number you chose comes, you win a free coffee.
Similar to random number generator, you could set a spinner with 6 sectors. If the winning number you chose comes, you win a free coffee.