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Chinese Yuan

Grade Levels: 5 - 12

Objectives
  • Students will practice simple algebraic equations by converting the Chinese Yuan into U.S. dollars.
Materials
Procedures
  1. Distribute copies of Solve it in Yuan Student Handout
  2. Allow time for students to solve the problems. When they are finished, review the answers (given below) with them.
Extended Activities:
  • Instruct students to estimate the costs for one day of their trip to China for a family of four (2 adults and 2 students). Approximate hotel and dining costs can be found in most travel books. Estimate other expenses. Although the activity provided can be used as a guide, encourage students to make other selections on how the family will spend the day.
  • An abacus is a tool used in China for counting and doing simple arithmetic. It is the forerunner of modern-day calculators. The abacus is still used in China as well as other Asian countries. Obtain an abacus and help students learn to use it.
  • Excerpted from Africa, Europe & Asia: Ready to Use Interdisciplinary Lesson and Activities for Grades 5-12.





    Answer Key:
    (These answers assume 90 yuan equal $1.)
    1. $1.11
    2. $3.33
    3. $5.55
    4. $11.11
    5. $16.67
    6. Yl,800
    7. Y4,500
    8. Y18,000
    9. Y54,000
    10. Y126,000
    11. Y900; $10
    12. Y8,000; $88.88
    13. Yl,800; $20
    14. Y180; $2
    15. Y10,800; $120.88



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