Beach Umbrellas and Loungers Brian went to Crete this summer and took a picture of this sign while at he was at the beach. It is common on European beaches for people to pay to rent umbrellas and loungers that are already set up. The symbol next to the 10 and 15 stands for Euros, the European currency. Does any math come to mind?

1. A group of people needs six loungers and three umbrellas. How much should that cost? Share your reasoning.

2. Another group of people need ten loungers and six umbrellas. How much should that cost? Share your reasoning.

3. Another group of people got some loungers and umbrellas and it cost them 60 €. How many umbrellas and loungers each could they have rented? Share your reasoning.

4. Write a rule that will give you the cost for any combination of “u” umbrellas and “n” loungers. Explain what each part of your rule represents.

5. How many Euros does it cost to rent a lounger at this beach? An umbrella?

6. These prices are in Euros. If one US Dollar is worth 0.9 Euros, then about how much should an umbrella and a lounger cost in US Dollars? Show your reasoning.

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