Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Problem of the Week!

POW:

This is a 7th grade NECAP problem! Come on 8th graders you should have no trouble solving this one!

Travis has a photograph that is 4inches wide and 6 inches tall. Travis enlarges the photo proportionally so that it is 16 inches wide.
a. How tall is it?
b. Can he enlarge the photo proportionally to 8 inches by 10 inches? Explain...

Post by Monday morning for a free homework pass!!

Friday, September 4, 2009

Back to School Post!

Back to school POW!!! Problem of the week! Post your answer by Friday 1st period! Corredt answers with supporting work earn a free homework pass! Good Luck!

Five people applied for jobs at a store. Only two of these five people will be hired. How many
different pairs of people could be hired? Show your work or explain how you know.