COOKIES, CARS, AND CALCULATIONS

Animation Type: Stop Motion.

Original Handbook Problem: Bob and Sam each are going to drive from Lincoln to Denver, a driving distance of 488.5 miles. Bob leaves at 6:00 a.m., traveling at an average speed of 75 mi/h. Sam leaves at 8:30 a.m., traveling at an average speed of 60 mi/h. How many minutes after Bob arrives in Denver will Sam arrive? Express your answer as a decimal to the nearest tenth. (2019-20 Problem #177)

Why the Number Ninjas Team got high scores in creativity:

  • Their use of stopmotion animation was simple and effective.
  • Their animation of background objects and use of sounds effects helped their video come alive.

What else judges liked:

  • The problem and solution were displayed in an easy to understand way.
  • The dialog was clear and easy to follow.
Difficulty
MVC Content Area
CCSS (Common Core State Standard)