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Mathematics (Grade 7)

The Number System

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

Real-World Problems with Multiplication and Division

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Real-World Problems with Multiplication and Division

Introduction

Multiplication and division of rational numbers are useful for solving real-world problems involving quantities, rates, and measurements. These ope...

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James and Jessy are preparing drinks for a school picnic. James is making lemonade, and Jessy is making juice.

James pours 3/4 liter of lemonade into each pitcher for the picnic tables.

He fills 4 pitchers and wants to know how much lemonade he used altogether.

Instead of adding 3/4 four times, James multiplies 3/4 by 4. So, ...

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