The Entryway
A creepy voice whispers: "To start your escape, you need to show me you know how to keep track of your spending. Answer these questions."
If your monthly allowance is €100, how much is that weekly?
So, imagine it’s the first week of the month which means you have €25, and you just spent €5 on snacks and €11 on a movie, how much do you have left?
Now, is it enough for another movie? A movie costs €11.
Unlock the door!
The Living Room
Creepy voice: “To escape this room, you need at least €50. Figure out the fastest way to earn the extra cash.”
Based on the rates below, and the amount of money you still have (€9), what would be the fastest way to get to at least €50 in total?
How many weeks will it take to have at least €50 in total by walking a dog for €5 three times a week?
Unlock the door!
The Kitchen
Creepy voice: “You’ve made it to the kitchen. Let’s see if you can escape.”
How much money do you have exactly?
To escape the kitchen, you need to spend your money wisely on groceries. You have €54 and should prioritize buying healthy items and essential household groceries. Avoid spending money on unhealthy snacks and non-essential items.
OK, you are good! Now, quick: How much money do you have left?
Unlock the door!
The Library
Creepy voice: “Welcome to the library. Let’s see if you’re wise enough to track those sneaky expenses!”
Calculate your total monthly cost for these subscriptions and daily coffee:
- Streaming service: €10 per month
- Music app: €5 per month
- Game subscription: €8 per month
- Daily coffee: €2 each day
Now that you know you spend €83 per month, how much do you spend in a year?
Could you save money by cutting back on any of these expenses? If yes, which one would be the best to cut back on first?
Unlock the door!
The Study
Creepy voice: “Ah, the study. Show your mastery of both earning and tracking expenses to escape!”
Suppose you earn €60 per month from a part-time job, but you also spend €25 on subscriptions and €10 on snacks. How much do you save each month?
Over six months, how much will you have saved?
If you want to save up for a €200 gaming console, how many more months will you need to save?
Unlock the door!
Congratulations!
You’ve escaped the Haunted Finance Mansion and mastered the art of earning and tracking your expenses. Well done!