1. Bell Ringer Week of January 13-17 2014 Created by: Shavonne Burrows, EdS

2. A town’s finances show a balance sheet with a balance of −$18,000.
Monday, January 13, 2014
Determine the absolute value of each number. Then describe each statement using the absolute value.
A town’s finances show a balance sheet with a balance of −$18,000.

3. Answer for Monday, January 13, 2014

4. Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Determine the absolute value of each number. Then describe each statement using the absolute value.
A company’s tax return showed a profit of −$9,000. Find the absolute value of this number and describe what the absolute value of the number represents.

5. Answer for Tuesday, January 14, 2014

6. Wednesday, January 15, 2014
A chef bought 8 packs of hot dog buns with a total of 48 buns. What is the unit rate for the number of buns in 1 pack?

7. Answer for Wednesday, January 15, 2014

8. Thursday, January 16, 2014
The cost of a set of 4 tires is $192. What is the unit rate for the cost of 1 tire?

9. Answer for Thursday, January 16, 2014

10. Friday, January 17, 2014
 Xavier runs 21 miles in 3 hours. What is Xavier's unit rate for the average distance he ran after 1 hour?

11. Answer for Friday, January 17, 2014