Illustrative Math - Algebra 1 - Unit 5 -Lesson 19

A line segment of length l is scaled by a factor of 1.5 to produce a segment with length m. The new segment is then scaled by a factor of 1.5 to give a segment of length n.What scale factor takes the segment of length l to the segment of length n? Explain your reasoning.

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A couple needs to get a loan of $5,000 and has to choose between three options.Option A: 2\frac{1}{4}% applied quarterlyOption B: 3% applied every 4 monthsOption C: 4\frac{1}{2}% applied semi-annuallyIf they make no payments for 5 years, which option will give them the least amount owed after 5 years? Use a mathematical model for each option to explain your choice.

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