Answer:
We know that:
To find the total gallons of honey, we just have to sum all of it.
As a mixed number:
Therefore, Carly collected 1 and 1/12 gallons. Or, 1.08 gallons in total.
b.) If Katie finds 13 new customers will she earn an additional $150 per week?
c.) If she finds 8 new customers will she earn an additionally $150 per week?
d.) Write down an equation to find the number of new customers Katie needs to earn additionally $150.
2.) Tony has a $100 certificate to a music store website. The store offers a 15%discount off the retail of CD’S. Tony must also pay $12 for shipping per order. Find whether Tony can buy each order given.
a.) 6 CD’s for $15.99 each
b.) 7 CD’s for $15.99 each
c.) 2CD’s for $15.99 each and 5 CD’s $11.99 each
d.) Tony wants to spend exactly $100 including the discount and shipping cost. What is the greatest total retail price he can afford?
3.) If Cameron pays $15 to join the big books club then, he gets 10% off the price of each book. For each amount given that he spends on books. Will he save money by joining the club?
a.) $70
b.) $250
c.) $100
d.) How much money does Cameron need to spend so that the cost of his books is the same whether he joins the club or not?
a. Write and solve an equation to find the number of square yards of carpeting for which the total cost charged by the two companies will be the same.
b. Mr. Shu wants to hire one of the two carpet companies to install carpeting in his basement. Is he more likely to hire Country Carpets or City Carpets? Explain your reasoning.