Council decision

First write down all the pairs whose coins add up to the target.
Usually two pairs fit. Then work out the favor for each pair.
Starting favor minus the cost of both decisions: only one pair stays high enough.

Example

Choose 2 decisions worth 12 coins together.Favor is 12 now, never below 6.1. Raise the tax5 coins2 favor2. Collect a toll7 coins3 favor3. Sell the forest8 coins5 favor4. Lease the meadow4 coins6 favorThese decisions:12 coins5 favor
Choose 2 decisions worth 17 coins together.Favor is 14 now, never below 6.1. Lease the mill9 coins5 favor2. Sell the grain8 coins6 favor3. Rent out the tower11 coins3 favor4. Sell the salt6 coins4 favorThese decisions:17 coins7 favor

For parents

What does this exercise practice?

The council decision trains checking two conditions at once. The first one leaves several options open, only the second decides.

Common pitfalls

Many children stop after the coins add up. The favor still has to be checked though.

How to practice at home

Set two goals, for example pocket money and screen time. Which two spendings fit both?

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