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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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