Rational Numbers

In your own words, describe one of the following math terms: rational number, integer, or whole number. Be sure to give an example and use mathematical language. Your answer needs to be at least 3 sentences and will be graded accordingly.

The Best Ad

If 40 out of 50 7th graders choose to shop at Peapod.com, which of the following advertisements might be the best? Why? (your answer should be 4-6 sentences.)

a. 40 out of 50 people choose Peapod.com over another on-line grocer.
b. 80% of consumers prefer Peapod.com over another on-line grocer.
c. Peapod.com was preferred over another grocer by a ratio of 4 to 1.
d. The majority of people prefer Peapod.com.

Inside or Outside?

Do you think it is easier to live inside or outside of Boston? Which do you think is less expensive? Upon what are you basing your opinion? Think about the things you have talked about with Urban Sprawl in Humanities. (Your response should be 5 - 7 sentences)

Budgets

1. How much money do you think an average family of 4 people need to spend each month on bills, food, car insurance and gas, and other necessities?


2. Do you think it is hard to make enough money to live comfortably in Boston? Why or why not?