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Understanding Rational Numbers and Decimals

Rational numbers are numbers that can be written as fractions such as integers or decimals. A rational number example is 3/5. 3/5 written as a decimal is 0.6. A challenge problem asks how 3 friends can evenly split $10 with no leftovers, which can be done by giving each person $3.33 repeating.

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Understanding Rational Numbers and Decimals

Rational numbers are numbers that can be written as fractions such as integers or decimals. A rational number example is 3/5. 3/5 written as a decimal is 0.6. A challenge problem asks how 3 friends can evenly split $10 with no leftovers, which can be done by giving each person $3.33 repeating.

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Rational Numbers
Objectives:
I can define a rational number.
I can write a rational number as a decimal.

Write your own definition of rational numbers.

Write an example of a rational number (not discussed in class).

Write the rational number from your previous answer in decimal form.

Challenge Problem:
You and your 2 friends found $10 by the sidewalk. After exhausting all
possible methods of rightfully returning the money, you and your friends did not
want to waste even a penny and decide to evenly split the money. You and each
of your friend must have the same amount of money and no leftovers.
How do you do so?

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