Would You Rather…

Powerball

h/t @mjfenton

Whichever option you choose, justify your reasoning with mathematics.

For this one, you’re going to want to be prepared:

http://www.megamillions.com/difference-between-cash-value-and-annuity

http://www.forbes.com/sites/janetnovack/2013/03/23/tax-on-320-million-powerball-jackpot-millions-more-than-in-2012/

http://www.lotteryusa.com/mega-millions/

For the record, I am not condoning the lottery. However, this is a fun activity for students to think about. Oh to dream…