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The Number System

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The Number System: Solving Real-World Problems with Rational Numbers

Using Rational Numbers in Financial Contexts

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Using Rational Numbers in Financial Contexts

Introduction

Rational numbers are used in financial situations involving saving, spending, earning, and budgeting money. Positive rational numbers can represent money g...

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Ella is saving money to buy a new pair of headphones that cost $50. She starts with $45.50 in her savings piggy bank.

One afternoon, she buys a notebook for $12.75, so her savings decrease.

To find the new amount, Ella subtracts 12.75 from 45.50.

After the purchase, she has 32.75 left.

Later, Ella earns $18.25 by helping ...

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