Problem Solving Johnny needs to earn $500 to paint his VW van. He can mow 5 lawns per week and earn $8.50 per lawn. How many days will it take Johnny to earn the needed money?
Define the Problem Johnny needs to earn $500 to paint his VW van. He can mow 5 lawns per week and earn $8.50 per lawn. How many days will it take Johnny to earn the needed money?
Observing – Collecting Data Johnny needs to earn $500 to paint his VW van. He can mow 5 lawns per week and earn $8.50 per lawn. How many days will it take Johnny to earn the needed money?
Set-up Factor Label Method Always start with the “easiest” piece of information Cancel units until you are left with the desired unit
Solve (w/ calculator) Any number on top (in the numerator) is multiplied Any number on bottom (in the denominator) is divided Order of operation does not matter
Problem Solving A record is turning on a record player at a speed of 35 rpm. The circumference of the record is 45 inches. How many cm has a point on the edge of the record traveled after a 3 minute and 30 second song? (1 in=2.54 cm)