Problem 173
In the following exercises, simplify. $$(1.43+0.27) \div(0.9-0.05)$$
Problem 177
In the following exercises, use the strategy for applications to solve. Spending money Brenda got \(\$ 40\) from the ATM. She spent \(\$ 15.11\) on a pair of earrings. How much money did she have left?
Problem 189
In the following exercises, use the strategy for applications to solve. Hourly wage Alan got his first paycheck from his new job. He worked 30 hours and earned \(\$ 382.50\) . How much does he earn per hour?
Problem 194
In the following exercises, use the strategy for applications to solve. Home Goods Chelsea needs towels to take with her to college. She buys 2 bath towels that cost \(\$ 9.99\) each and 6 washcloths that cost \(\$ 2.99\) each. What is the total cost for the bath towels and washcloths?
Problem 197
Paycheck Annie has two jobs. She gets paid \(\$ 14.04\) per hour for tutoring at City College and \(\$ 8.75\) per hour at a coffee shop. Last week she tutored for 8 hours and worked at the coffee shop for 15 hours. (a) How much did she earn? (b) If she had worked all 23 hours as a tutor instead of working both jobs, how much more would she have earned?
Problem 200
Find the quotient of \(0.12 \div 0.04\) and explain in words all the steps taken.
Problem 202
Convert each fraction to a decimal. \(\frac{4}{5}\)
Problem 209
Convert each fraction to a decimal. \(-\frac{310}{25}\)
Problem 210
Convert each fraction to a decimal. \(-\frac{284}{25}\)
Problem 213
Convert each fraction to a decimal. \(\frac{15}{11}\)