Unit 2: Comparing Bits and Pieces
ACE Problems 1.1
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Applications
1. Another middle school conducted the same type of fundraiser as the middle school in the Problems.
The banner below shows the goals for each grade.
a. Write three statements that the principal could make when comparing the goals each
grade has set.
b. The teachers set a goal of $225. Write two statements the principal could use to compare
his goal to the eighth graters’ goal.
2. Bryce and Rachel are collecting canned goods for the local food bank. Bryce’s goal is to collect 32
items. Rachel’s goal is to collect 24 items. If Rachel and Bryce each meet their goal, what fraction of
Bryce’s goal does Rachel collect?
Unit 2: Comparing Bits and Pieces
Connections
For Exercises 35 – 38, explain your answer to each question.
35. Is 450 divisible by 5, 9, and 10?
36. Is 12 a divisor of 48?
37. Is 4 a divisor of 150?
38. Is 3 a divisor of 51?
39. Multiple Choice Choose the number that is not a factor of 300.
A. 5
B. 6
C. 8
D. 20
40. Multiple Choice Choose the answer that shows all of the factors of 48.
F. 2, 4, 8, 24, and 48
G. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
H. 48, 96, 144
J. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, and 48