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Computer Problems

What kinds of math problems could you have to solve in a company that builds computers?

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Space in Space

In order to lower the original weight of the Orion vehicle, NASA engineers decided to reduce its size from an original diameter of 5.5 meters to a new diameter of 5 meters.

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Timber Cruise

Using a sample of tree heights and diameters, this lesson gets students to see how foresters use problem solving to get an accurate estimate of the total volume of wood in a forest.

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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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