Rational Number Word Problems

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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How do you subtract a negative number from a positive number?

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What is the formula to calculate the total cost when there is a base fee and a per-item charge?

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Total Cost = Base Fee + (Cost per Item × Number of Items).

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If a stock portfolio decreases in value, how do you calculate the new value?

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New Value = Original Value - (Decrease per Week × Number of Weeks).

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What is the process to find the weight of a dog after a certain number of years if it gains weight annually?

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Final Weight = Initial Weight + (Annual Gain × Number of Years).

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How do you find the cost of each admission ticket if you know the total spent and other expenses?

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Cost per Ticket = (Total Spent - Other Expenses) / Number of Tickets.

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What does it mean to divide a quantity evenly among a group?

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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What is the first step in solving a word problem involving multiple operations?

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Identify the key information and determine what is being asked. Then, decide which operations to use.

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How do you calculate the remaining amount after spending a certain percentage?

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Remaining Amount = Original Amount - (Original Amount × Percentage Spent).