Fractions, Decimals, Percents, Ratios:
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Eagle Country

Determine the maximum number of bald eagles that could have lived in a certain area back in the days before people moved in, and compare that to the number there are today.

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Making Money

U.S. money was the first money in the world to be based totally on the decimal system. This leads to a review of concept of decimal numbers, decimal place values, etc.

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Pete's Pizza

Create an ad for a pizza parlor by choosing elements and adjusting their sizes through percent calculations.

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Recycling Proposal

Your city wishes to develop an effective recycling program similar to the one we have here in Seattle, and would like you to prepare a proposal for getting it done.

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Smoothies

Use a knowledge of fractions to make the right amount of a healthy drink.

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A Valentines Bouquet

You’re a florist, and you want to create a special bouquet of flowers for Valentine’s Day. You want to sell the bouquet for around $12.00, with an arrangement of flowers that costs you around $6.00.

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Weighing Pennies

To find out how much one penny weighs, it's best to weigh 10, or 100, and divide.

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