South Pole Expedition

Your Outdoor Adventures class is providing guidance to a group that is on an expedition to the South Pole. There are 5 people on the expedition.

Due to the extreme climate and conditions, each person in the group needs to consume 5600 calories per day. The table shows the three foods that will make up their total daily calories, along with the number of calories per unit and the daily needs by percentage.

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The map shows the current location of the group, as well as the location of the South Pole and the base camp. Each unit on the grid represents 5 miles.

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The group thought there was enough food for all 5 group members to complete the trip, with each person getting the required 5600 calories per day. They discover that 2 of the crates they brought are missing.

Each crate contains:
• 80 biscuits
• 50 packages of pemmican
• 10 packages of butter and cocoa

Using the map, create a plan for the rest of the trip that includes taking as many group members as possible to the South Pole, and back to base camp, passing through the groups current location, while sending the rest of the group members directly back to base camp. Remember that each person must have 5600 calories of food per day until he or she gets back to base camp.

Be sure to explain how you came up with your plan. Include all work necessary to support your answer.