A math task for you to ponder...  We will discuss these questions next week in class but take some time to review the questions and consider what steps to take when solving the problem!

Good luck... Mr. Hinson


Division
When you calculate 100 ÷ 6 using a calculator, the result is 16.6666667.
This result can be used to give a sensible answer to all the following questions except one.

1. Write down the sensible answers and find the question that cannot be answered using this result.
a. How much does each person pay when 6 people share the cost of a meal costing $100?
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b. 100 children each need a pencil. Pencils are sold in packs of 6. How many packs are needed?
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c. What is the cost per gram of shampoo costing $6 for 100 grams?
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d. How many CDs costing $6 each can be bought for $100?
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e. What is the average distance per day, to the nearest mile, traveled by a hiker on the
Appalachian Trail, who covers 100 miles in 6 days?
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2. Write another question, together with its sensible answer, that can be answered using 100 ÷ 6.

Welcome 6th Grade Students!

Good evening,

My name is Mr. Hinson and I look forward to getting to know all of you this upcoming school year.  Please use this website to access information about our math class, documents, and upcoming assignments.

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Enjoy the weekend and I will see you all on Monday!

~  Mr. Hinson