1. 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?

2. 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?

3. 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?

4. Set-up Factor Label Method
Always start with the “easiest” piece of information
Cancel units until you are left with the desired unit

5. 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

6. 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)