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Mathematics Problem Solving
Volume 2, Number 9, April 21, 1997
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Assorted Problems

1. Diane had twelve dollars in her bank account. She put another $
14.75 into the account. She wanted to have $ 35.99 to buy a nature
book. How much money did she still need to save to purchase the
book?


2. David was taking a science course in school. He got these scores on
all the tests given in the course: 95, 80, 100, 90, 100, and 75. What
was his average score?


3. Which is greater, 1/3 of 21 or 1/2 of 14?


4. Samantha bought 8 notebooks. Each one cost $ 1.62. How much
did she pay?


5. Josh weighs 53 pounds. His sister, Ashley, is 3 pounds heavier than
Josh. Their dog weighs twice as much as Ashley. How much does their
dog weigh?


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