write five examples of fractions,decimals used outside of school.
2006-09-13 08:35:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
1.45 dollar 40 cents
1/8 of pizza
1 1/2 miles to run
.2 miles to sprint
353.90 bank at home to count
2006-09-13 08:39:59 · answer #1 · answered by sonickicker3 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
All Investing and loans are calculated using decimals.
Carpentry
Construction
and Furniture making which could all be lumped into one use fractions.
Weigh measures for all food prep is fractions in cups and decimals in litres ( for example)
2006-09-13 08:41:22 · answer #2 · answered by Queen Fromage 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
pizza slices (1/8 of teh pie is 1 slice)
measuring stuff to sew (cloth 8.5 yards)
gum (no you cant borrow any i only have 1/2 the pack left!)
if you play an instrument, (1/4 note, 1/8 note)
money! ($3.14)($0.89)
2006-09-13 08:46:05 · answer #3 · answered by savvyfullhouse 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use decimals everyday in my job. 28.7% added to an agency's fee for a property search. Doesn't that sound fun!
2006-09-13 08:38:45 · answer #4 · answered by Drewood 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use your newspaper: you'll find thta sports stats are a great place to get these kinds of data. Also real estate and finance pages.
2006-09-13 08:43:45 · answer #5 · answered by dashelamet 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
recipes, stock market quotes, baseball statistics, public opinion polls, horse racing odds
2006-09-13 08:45:06 · answer #6 · answered by beckychr007 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
um..... grocery stores, gas prices,tvs
2006-09-13 08:39:46 · answer #7 · answered by lilblondiy03 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
gimme time please!
2006-09-13 08:36:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋