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OG 13 PS # 95 -- Integer and remainder

When positive integer x is divided by positive integer y, the remainder is 9. If x/y = 96.12, what is the value of y?

Thanks in advance, the explanation in the book wasn't of much help.

by richewalsh

Sat Jan 31, 2015 7:22 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: OG 13 PS # 95 -- Integer and remainder
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Rounding question - something bothering me

I got the question, right but one aspect is bothering me and I'm sure it is just an oversight or rookie mistake, but any help is much appreciated. On a recent trip, Cindy drove her car 290 miles , rounded to the nearest 10 miles, and used 12 gallons of gasoline, rounded to the nearest gallon. The ac...

by richewalsh

Thu Jan 29, 2015 2:51 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Rounding question - something bothering me
Replies: 1
Views: 1162

Rounding question - something bothering me

I got the question, right but one aspect is bothering me and I'm sure it is just an oversight or rookie mistake, but any help is much appreciated. On a recent trip, Cindy drove her car 290 miles , rounded to the nearest 10 miles, and used 12 gallons of gasoline, rounded to the nearest gallon. The ac...

by richewalsh

Thu Jan 29, 2015 2:51 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Rounding question - something bothering me
Replies: 3
Views: 2701