Problem+of+the+Week

= You can work on a new problem each week and hand it in by Friday of the week listed. = Each P.O.W. will receive a maximum of 5 extra credit points. All work must be handed in on **loose leaf** paper with a **proper heading**. Include the **week #** at the top of the page. Write the word problem, **show all work**, and put the answer in a complete sentence.

  A magazine ad states that 4 out of 7 dentists recommend FLASH toothpaste. If 1400 dentists were surveyed, how many dentists recommend FLASH toothpaste?     
 * __2nd marking period:__ **
 * __POW # 1 DUE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13TH__ **
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 * __POW # 4 DUE FRIDAY OCTOBER 3OTH [LAST POW/EXTRA CREDIT OF THE 1ST MARKING PERIOD]__ **


 * Joe buys a cup of coffee that costs $1.08. He pays with two one dollar bills. **
 * If the cashier gives him 8 coins for his change, what could these coins be? SHOW ALL WORK **

__POW #3 DUE FRIDAY __

Groups of campers were going to an island. On the first day 10 went over and 2 came back. On the second day, 12 went over and 3 came back. If this pattern continues, how many would be on the island at the end of a week ( //<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">7 DAYS = 1 WEEK //<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">)? How many would be left on the island? (* draw a picture; use manipulatives [ like pennies or toothpicks to represent people]; make a table or chart)**

__<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">POW Week #2 DUE : Friday October 2nd __ <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Conrad's Taxi Service charges $1.50 for the first mile and $.90 for each additional mile. How far could Mr. Kulp go for $20 if he includes a $2 tip for the driver? Show all work

__Week #1 ( due by Friday 9/18)__ Compare different pay scales. Decide if it is better to receive $300 a week or to be paid hourly at a rate of $7.50 per hour. What factors could affect your decision? //Your answer should include mathematical examples as well as a written explanation to answer the question completely.//

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