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Complex Multi-Step Problems

Make sense of complex multi-step problems involving large numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages by analysing what is known and unknown, planning multi-step strategies, and evaluating reasonableness through estimation and inverse op…

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Question 1 of 3

A scuba diver starts at sea level (0 meters). First, the diver descends 12.5 meters below sea level. Next, the diver ascends 3 1/4 meters. Finally, the diver descends another 7.8 meters. What is the diver’s final depth below sea level? Express your answer in meters, using a negative sign for below sea level.

Question 2 of 3

Maria has $12.50 in her account. She withdraws $3.75 to buy a book, then deposits $2 1/4 from her allowance, and finally a $5 service fee is charged. What is the amount of money in her account after these transactions?

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The temperature at 6 a.m. was –3°C. By noon it had increased by 4 1/4°C. What was the temperature at noon?

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