Foundations Algebra B

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Objective: The student will be able to:
Solve proportions
Use proportions to solve rate problems.
Solve percent problems using proportions

Agenda: 1. Opener: below
2. Finish Poster
3. Proportion Application worksheet

Opener

1. If storewide sale says 30 % off, how much money will you save if purchased the following items with the original prices as marked: shirt: $24.98, shoes: $78.99, jeans: $32.87 and a new DVD for $19.80?


How much did you pay?



2. Solve the following: A house cost $112,000 , and the real estate agent earns 6.5% commission. How much did the seller actually receive for his home?