The Trick That Can Make You Overspend

Aug 9, 2019 | Guelph

Ever wonder why the price of a medium drink is almost as much as a large drink? Check out this really interesting article from the BBC on how some businesses offer certain pricing choices to get you to spend more money. Maybe it can help you avoid the trick the next time you're making a purchase. It's a great example of how problem-solving skills and some basic math skills can help you avoid overspending, and how math can help you in your everyday life. 

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20190801-the-trick-that-makes-you-overspend?ocid=ww.social.link.email