Week 16~Thursday

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What is the conversion between ounces and pounds?

Back

1 pound = 16 ounces.

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How do you calculate the amount of candy eaten per day in pounds if Jason eats 10 ounces in 5 days?

Back

To find the daily amount in pounds, divide the total ounces by the number of days and then convert to pounds: \( \frac{10 \text{ ounces}}{5 \text{ days}} = 2 \text{ ounces per day} \) and then convert to pounds: \( \frac{2 \text{ ounces}}{16 \text{ ounces per pound}} = \frac{1}{8} \text{ pounds per day} \).

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How do you determine the better buy between two products?

Back

Calculate the unit price for each product by dividing the total price by the weight in pounds. Compare the unit prices to determine which is cheaper.

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What is the formula to calculate total earnings based on a fixed salary and commission?

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Total earnings = Fixed salary + (Commission per sale * Number of sales).

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How do you set up an inequality to find the minimum number of sales needed to exceed a certain amount?

Back

Set up the inequality: \( 50 + 3x > 250 \) where x is the number of sales.

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How do you calculate the number of batches made if you know the total amount of an ingredient used?

Back

Divide the total amount of the ingredient by the amount used per batch.

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What is the total number of cookies made if there are 5 dozen cookies in each batch?

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Total cookies = Number of batches * 5 dozen = Number of batches * 60 cookies.

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How do you convert mixed numbers to improper fractions?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator. Place this result over the original denominator.

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What is the process to find the price per pound of a product?

Back

Divide the total price by the total weight in pounds.

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How do you solve for x in an inequality?

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Isolate x on one side of the inequality by performing inverse operations.