Change to improper fractions, whole, or mixed numbers: Find the number of yards that can be bought for: GENERAL REVIEW Oral Work 1. Ruth bought dozen oranges at $.60 a dozen and Find the amount of her bill. dozen lemons at $.36 a dozen. 2. If Ruth handed the clerk $1, how much change should she receive? 3. John's father worked 44 hours a week at $.75 an hour. What were his weekly wages? 4. Alice bought a remnant of 31 yards of silk for $7. How much did she pay per yard? 5. How much did Alice save if the regular price of the silk was $2.30 per yard? 6. A 50-trip railroad ticket cost $15. What was the price per trip? 7. Find the amount of Mary's bill for 1 dozen eggs @ $.60 and 11⁄2 lb. butter @ $.70. 8. Mr. Parker could rent a house in the city for $80 a month or a cottage in a suburb for $50 a month. Which would be cheaper by the year and how much, allowing $100 a year railroad fare for Mr. Parker and his family? 9. How much was saved by buying 3 lb. of potatoes for $.13 instead of at $.06 a pound? 10. Walter mailed a package of books weighing 3 lb. to the third zone. The parcel postage was $.06 for the first pound and $.02 for each additional pound. How much postage did Walter pay? 11. Susan bought 4 handkerchiefs at $.12 each. How much change did she receive from $1? 12. Find the profit per dozen cans of beans bought at $1.40 a dozen and sold at $.15 a can. |