Solving Word Problems with Rational Number Operations

What items did Sarah order for breakfast?

• One egg, two slices of bacon, and a glass of milk

• One egg, a slice of bacon, and a glass of orange juice

• Two eggs, a slice of bacon, and a glass of orange juice

• Two eggs, two slices of bacon, and a glass of orange juice

How much does one egg cost?

• $1.49

• $1.69

• $1.79

• $1.09

What is the total cost of two eggs?

• $3.19

• $2.98

• $3.49

• $3.38

How much does a slice of bacon cost?

• $1.09

• $1.49

• $1.29

• $1.69

What is the cost of a glass of orange juice?

• $1.49

• $1.29

• $1.69

• $1.09

What is the total cost of Sarah's breakfast before tax?

• $5.49

• $5.96

• $6.44

• $6.09

How much is the sales tax for Sarah's order?

• $0.48

• $0.50

• $0.38

• $0.44

What is the total cost of Sarah's breakfast including tax?

• $6.44

• $6.38

• $6.49

• $6.56

How much change should Sarah receive from a ten-dollar bill?

• $3.38

• $3.56

• $3.49

• $3.44

What is the key to solving this type of problem correctly?

• Using a calculator

• Knowing how to multiply

• Memorizing prices

• Reading carefully and double-checking calculations