Howard Community College Module 1 Algebra and Geometry Questions

Module 1A Written HomeworkNAME _____________________________________________ CLASS ________ SECTION __________
Each question is worth five points. Clearly show all work and identify your final answer. Be sure to simplify all
answers and include units if necessary.
1) Write the following numbers is order from least to greatest:
53
6
7
42
8
5
,8 ,−
, 8.2, −8
3
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2) Jordan has 3/4 of a bag of dog food. His dog ate 2/7 of it this week. What fraction of the bag of food
did Jordan’s dog eat?
3) Write the following as a fraction is simplest form:
5
8÷
6
7
4) Write the following as a mixed number in simplest form:
2
3
3
4
9 −5
5) Four friends went out for lunch. Their total bill was $34.04 including tax and gratuity. They decide to
split the bill equally and each person pays with a $10 bill. How much money will each person get back?
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Module 1B Written Homework
NAME _____________________________________________ CLASS ________ SECTION __________
Each question is worth five points. Clearly show all work and identify your final answer. Be sure to simplify all
answers and include units if necessary.
1) Find the length of x:
4
2.5
6
x
2) Write the following numbers in standard form:
a) −4.38 × 105
b) 8.142 × 10−3
3) Write the following numbers in scientific notation:
a) 0.00000000715
b) 390,400,000,000
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4) The original price for a computer is $376.50.
a) If the item is on sale for 11% off the original price, what is the sale price? Round your answer to
the nearest cent.
b) If the sales tax rate is 6%, find the total cost of the computer while it is on sale. Round your answer
to the nearest cent.
5) A pair of shoes are on sale for $42.16, which is 32% off the original price. What is the regular price?
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