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Assignment:

Quote of the Week {Furman.edu:: Mathematical Quotations Server}
If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange apples
then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an
idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, then each
of us will have two ideas.

-- George Bernard Shaw (01856-01950) {Irish playwright; more...} [ideas] [log]
BARS of the Week {NASA.gov:: Astronomy Picture of the Day}
Phoenix AZ | Sand Hills NE | Bar Harbor ME [log]


Multiples, LCM, GCF

Every number has an infinite number of multiples.

The multiples for a number 'n' can be found by multiplying the 'n' by 1, 2, 3 and so on.

   multiples of 2 are 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, ..., 200, ..., 1000, ...

   2 * 1       equals 2
   2 * 2       equals 4
   2 * 3       equals 6
   2 * 4       equals 8
   2 * 5       equals 10
   2 * 6       equals 12
   2 * 7       equals 14
   ...
   2 * 100     equals 200
   ...
   2 * 500     equals 1000
   ...

Definition: Common multiples are multiples that are common to a set (collection) of two or more numbers.

   multiples of 3:  6,  9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, ...
   multiples of 4:  8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, ...

   common multiples of 3 and 4 are 12, 24, ...

   [exercise]  No or Yes:  48 is a common multiple of 3 and 4?

   [answer]  Yes because 48 is evenly divisable by both 3 and 4.

When adding, subtracting or comparing fractions, they must a common denominator. A common denominator for two fractions can be quickly obtained by multiplying the two denominators together. Sometimes the least (or lowest) common denominator is used by finding the LCM (Least Common Multiple) for the denominators. Note: The LCM is also be called the Lowest Common Multiple.

Definition: The LCM of a set of numbers is the smallest number that evenly divides each number in the set.

   common multiples of 3 and 4 are 12, 24, 36...
   the least common multiple is 12 because 12 < 24 < 36 < ...

The LCM for a set of numbers can be found using the following technique (algorithm).

   1) Do a prime factorization of each number.
   2) Multiply together factors that are gathered as follows:
      + one of each factors that each number have in common
      + all factors that are unique to each number
LCM Examples
    Find the LCM for 4 and 6.

    lcm(4, 6) = _____

    prime factorization of 4:  2 2
    prime factorization of 6:  2   3
                 lcm factors:  2 2 3

   lcm(4,6) = 2 * 2 * 3 = 12

   -----------------------------------------------------

   Find the LCM for 27 and 45.

   lcm(27, 45) = _____

   prime factorization of 27: 3 3 3 
   prime factorization of 45: 3 3   5
                 lcm factors: 3 3 3 5 

   lcm(27, 45) = 3 * 3 * 3 * 5 = 135

   -----------------------------------------------------
   
   Find the LCM for 98 and 312.

   lcm(98,312) = _____

   prime factorization of  98:  2       7 7
   prime factorization of 312:  2 2 2 3      13
                  lcm factors:  2 2 2 3 7 7  13

   lcm(98, 312) = 2 * 2 * 2 * 3 * 7 * 7 * 13 = 15,288

   -----------------------------------------------------

   Find the LCM for 8, 10, 14 and 20.

   lcm(8, 10, 14, 20) = _____

   prime factorization of  8:  2 2 2
   prime factorization of 10:  2     5
   prime factorization of 14:  2       7
   prime factorization of 20:  2 2   5
                 lcm factors:  2 2 2 5 7

   lcm(8, 10, 14, 20) =  2 * 2 * 2 * 5 * 7 = 280

If prime factorizations have been calculated on a set of numbers, then their Greatest Common Factor (GCF) can be found. Note: When dealing with fractions, the GCF can be called the GCD (Greatest Common Divisor).

Definition: The GCF of a set of numbers is the greatest (largest) number that evenly divides into each number in the set.

The GCF for a set of numbers can be found using the following technique (algorithm).

   1) Do a prime factorization on each number.
   2) Multiply together all the factors that each
      number have in common.
GCF Examples
   Find the GCF for 4 and 6.

   gcf(4, 6) = ______

   prime factorization of   4:  2 2
   prime factorization of   6:  2   3
                  gcf factors:  2    

   gcf(4, 6) = 2

   -----------------------------------------------------

   Find the GCF for 27 and 45.

   gcf(27, 45) = _____

   prime factorization of  45:  3 3   5
   prime factorization of  27:  3 3 3 
                  gcf factors:  3 3

   gcf(27, 45) = 3 * 3 = 9

   -----------------------------------------------------

   Find the GCF for 98 and 312.

   gcf(98, 312) = _____
   prime factorization of  98:  2       7 7
   prime factorization of 312:  2 2 2 3     13

   gcf(98, 312) = 2

   -----------------------------------------------------

   Find the GCF for 8, 10, 14 and 20.

   gcf(8, 10, 14, 20) = _____

   prime factorization of   8:  2 2 2
   prime factorization of  10:  2     5
   prime factorization of  14:  2       7
   prime factorization of  20:  2 2   5
                  gcf factors:  2 

   gcf(8, 10, 14, 20) = 2

   -----------------------------------------------------

   Find the GCF for 330 and 770.
   
   gcf(330, 770) = _____
   prime factorization of 330:  2 3 5   11
   prime factorization of 770:  2   5 7 11
                  gcf factors:  2   5   11

   gcf(330, 770) = 2 * 5 * 11 = 110

Many calculators have built-in functions to calculate LCMs and GGFs. LCM and GCF tools can also be found on the web, but you have to make sure they work correctly. {Venturaes.com:: LCM and GCF Calculator [opens new window]}

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Rounding Numbers (Common Method)

Find the rounding-to digit. If the digit immediately to the right of the rounding-to digit is five or larger, increase the rounding-to digit by one; otherwise, leave the rounding-to digit unchanged. In both cases, all digits to the right of the rounding-to digit become zero.

              --------- nearest ---------
   number     ten    hundred   thousand
   ----------------------------------------
   13825      13830   13800     14000
   77093      77090   77100     77000
   72555      72560   72600     73000

              --------- nearest ---------
   number     tenth  hundreth  thousandth
   --------------------------------------
   1.28382     1.3     1.28       1.284
   102.1291  102.1   102.13     102.129
   0.05454     0.1     0.05       0.055

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Ratios

A ratio is the "relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things." [source::m-w.com::Merriam-Webster Online]

The general form of a ratio is as follows is n:m, where n is the quantity of one thing and m is the quantity of another thing. For example, if a recipe calls for 3 parts lemon and 5 parts lime, then the ratio is 3:5.

Sometimes ratios are written using the word to instead of a colon. For example, 3 parts lemon to 5 parts lime.

Fractions can be written as ratios.

    1/7  is   1:7  or   1 to 7
    3/8  is   3:8  or   3 to 8
   15/7  is  15:7  or  15 to 7

Which of the following, if any, are valid ratios?

   8:8   1.5:1    4:2.25    0:55    4:0    2:-1

A rate is a special kind of ratio, indicating a "relationship between two measurements with different units."

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Proportions

A proportion is a "statement of equality between two ratios in which the first of the four terms divided by the second equals the third divided by the fourth." [source::m-w.com::Merriam-Webster Online]

Given two ratios, n:m and a:b, n is a as m is to b.

Two ratios are equal if the cross-products are equal.

     /----- * ----\
     |            |
   2:4  equals   10:20
   |                 |
   \------- * -------/

   2 * 20 = 40
   4 * 10 = 40

From the book "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea"...

   "To the Pythagoreans, ratios and proportions controlled
    musical beauty, physical beauty, and mathematical beauty.
    Understanding nature was as simple as understanding the
    mathematics of proportions."

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Percents

The word percent means "per one hundred."

Percent values are suffixed by a % character.

A percent is a fraction where the denominator is 100.

      5%  equals     5/100
     15%  equals    15/100
    120%  equals   120/100
   37.5%  equals  37.5/100

Percent values can be written as a decimal number by multiplying the value by 0.01.

     4%  equals    4(.01)  equals  0.04
    11%  equals   11(.01)  equals  0.11
   110%  equals  110(.01)  equals  1.10

Decimal values can be written as percents by multiplying by 100%.

   0.02  equals  0.02(100)%  equals    2%
   0.33  equals  0.33(100)%  equals   33%
   2.10  equals  2.10(100)%  equals  210%

Percents can be written as fractions by multiplying by 1/100 (or one one-hundreth).

     5%  equals    5(1/100)  equals    5/100
    25%  equals   25(1/100)  equals   25/100
   110%  equals  110(1/100)  equals  110/100

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Percent Change

The percentage increase between two values is calculated as follows.

   new value - original value
   -------------------------- * 100
          original value

The percentage decrease between two values is calculated as follows.

   original value - new value
   -------------------------- * 100
          original value
Examples

The Maricopa Community Colleges increased 2005-06 in-state tuition rates by $5 per credit-hour. The 2004-05 tuition rate was $55.

            old rate:  $55   [2004-05 rate]
            increase:  $ 5   ["increase" implies addition]
            new rate:  $60   [sum of $55 and $5]

   percentage increase:

      60 - 55            5
      -------     =     ---   =    0.0909
         55              55

      0.0909 * 100 = 9.09%

The Maricopa Community Colleges increased 2006-07 in-state tuition rates from $60 per credit-hour to $65 per credit-hour.

   percentage increase:

      65 - 60            5
      -------     =     ---   =    0.0833
         60              60

      0.0833 * 100 = 8.33%

The Valley Metro Transit is considering decreasing bus fares by $0.25. Current bus rates are $1.25 per two hours of bus riding.

        current rate:  $1.25
   proposed decrease:  $0.25  [the word "decrease" implies subtraction]
            new rate:  $1.00  [difference of $1.25 and $1.00]

   percentage decrease:

   1.25 - 1.00           0.25
   -----------     =     ----   =    0.2000
       1.25              1.25


   0.2000 * 100 = 20%

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"Percent of" Problems

Percent problems come in many forms. Three popular forms are often worded as follows.

   What is 'a' percent of 'b'?   

   'a' is what percent of 'b'?   

   'a' is 'b' percent of what?   

Here are some rules to map these type of percent word problems into equations.

   "what" becomes a variable
   "is" becomes an equals operator
   "of" becomes a multiply operator

1) What is 5% of 10?

   n = 5% * 10            ...variable is named 'n'
   n = 5(.01) * 10        ...%5 converted to decimal
   n = 0.05 * 10          ...word "of" became times
   n = 0.5                ...decimal arithmetic

   0.5 is 5% of 10        ...final answer

2) 7 is what percent of 49?

   7 = n * 49
   
   7     n * 49
   -- =  -------
   49       49

   1
   - = n
   7

   .143 = n

   .143 * 100 = 14.3 = n  (final answer:  14.3%)

   7 is 14.3% of 49

3) 4 is 12% of what?

    4 = 12% * n

    4 = 12(.01) * n

     4    .12 * n
    --- = -------
    .12     .12

    33.3 = n

    4 is 12% of 33.3

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