Budgeting and resource allocation

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Imagine you're planning a team pizza party with a £50 budget. 🍕

2. 2

   What does a budget tell you?

3. 3

   Let's budget for a team lunch. You have £30. Sandwiches cost £3 each, drinks cost £2 each, and crisps cost £1 each. You need 5 sandwiches, 5 drinks, and 5 bags of crisps. Can you afford it?

4. 4

   Now you have £40 for a team meeting. Coffee costs £2 each, biscuits cost £1 each, and pastries cost £3 each. You need 8 coffees, 8 biscuits, and 6 pastries. Drag the items to see if you stay within budget!

5. 5

   You have £50. You spend £20 on pizza, £15 on drinks, and £10 on decorations. How much is left?

6. 6

   Your team has a £100 budget for a project. Materials cost £45, tools cost £30, and printing costs £20. Which item could you remove to stay under budget if you only have £95?

7. 7

   Why is it important to allocate your budget carefully?