Math activity: How much is your gold worth?

Estimation

1. If Gold is $1500 per ounce and you have 21.6 ounces of gold stashed, estimate the value of your gold.

2.Calculate the total value of your gold and round to the nearest penny.

3. Will you have enough money to buy your dream car?

• Have you ever wondered what the top 10 most expensive cars in the world are?– Have you ever wondered how much they

cost???

TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE CARS

• 1. Bugatti Veyron $1,700,000. This is by far the most expensive street legal car available on the market today. It is the fastest accelerating car reaching 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. It is also the fastest street legal car with the 2010 Super Sport Version reaching a top speed of 267 mph.

Bugatti Veyron

TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE CARS

• 2. Lamborghini Reventon $1,600,000. The most powerful and the most expensive Lamborghini ever built. It takes 3.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and it has a top speed of 211 mph. Its rarity (limited to 20) and slick design are the reasons why it is so expensive and costly to own.

Lamborghini Reventon

TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE CARS

• 3. McLaren F1 $970,000. In 1994, the McLaren F1 was the fastest and most expensive car. Even though it was built 17 years ago, it has an unbelievable top speed of 240 mph and reaching 60 mph in 3.2 seconds. Even today, the McLaren F1 is still top on the list and it outperformed many other supercars.

McLaren F1

TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE CARS

• 4. Ferrari Enzo $670,000. The Enzo has a top speed of 217 mph and reaching 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. Only 400 units were produced and it is currently being sold for over $1,000,000 at auctions.

Ferrari Enzo

TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE CARS

• 5. Pagani Zonda C12 F $667,321. Produced by a small independent company in Italy, the Pagani Zonda C12 F is the 5th fastest car in the world. It promises to deliver a top speed of 215 mph+ and it can reach 0-60 in 3.5 seconds.

Pagani Zonda C12 F

TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE CARS

• 6. SSC Ultimate Aero $654,400. The 6th most expensive car is actually the 2nd fastest street legal car in the world with a top speed of 257 mph+ and reaching 0-60 in 2.7 seconds. It costs nearly half as much as the Bugatti Veyron, yet has enough power to compete against the most expensive car. It is estimated that only 25 of this exact model will ever be produced.

SSC Ultimate Aero

TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE CARS

• 7. Saleen S7 Twin Turbo $555,000. The first true American production certified supercar is also ranked 3rd for the fastest car in the world. It has a top speed of 248 mph+ and it can reach 0-60 in 3.2 seconds.

Saleen S7 Twin Turbo

TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE CARS

• 8. Koenigsegg CCX $545,568. Swedish made, the Koenigsegg is fighting hard to become the fastest car in the world. Currently, it is the 4th fastest car in the world with a top speed of 245 mph+.

Koenigsegg CCX

TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE CARS

• 9. Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Roadster $495,000. A GT supercar, the SLR McLaren is the fastest automatic transmission car in the world with a top speed of 206 mph+ and reaching 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. It is a luxurious convertible with a really powerful engine, which results in outstanding performance and style.

Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Roadster

TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE CARS

• 10. Porsche Carrera GT $440,000. A supercar with dynamic stability control, a top speed of 205 mph+ and it can reach 0-60 in 3.9 seconds.

Porsche Carrera GT

So how much gold would you need…

• To buy the Lamborghini Reventon at $1,600,000?– Assuming gold is $1500 per ounce…