What did you learn or observe about the mathematics involved, as a result of your guesses and calculations?
What did you learn or observe about the mathematics involved, as a result of your guesses and calculations?
July 8, 2020 Comments Off on What did you learn or observe about the mathematics involved, as a result of your guesses and calculations? Uncategorized Assignment-helpAccount DashboardCourses Groups MAT 101 group 2DiscussionsM2D1: Percent Increase, Percent Decrease – MAT 101 group 2HomeAnnouncementsPagesPeopleDiscussionsFilesConferencesCollaborationsPress the comma key or shift + question mark to see a list of keyboard shortcuts Manage Discussion This is a graded discussion: 100 points possible due Jul 12 M2D1: Percent Increase, Percent Decrease – MAT 101 group 2From MAT101: MATHEMATICS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE JUN2020 30069907 [8wk] 22 unread replies. 22 replies. Module 2 In this discussion, you will work in small groups in online discussions to solve a mathematics problem involving percents. This group discussion will help prepare you for activity M2A2, in which you will write and submit an individual complete solution to a similar problem.Solve the following problem and post your solutions to the discussion forum.Last season, a pair of jeans cost $42.95. This season, the price of the jeans increased by 25 percent. Later in the season, the jeans were put on sale for 25 percent off.First, guess. What do you think the sale price will be? Why?Then, calculate: How much did the jeans cost at the beginning of this season?What was their sale price?Did you get the sale price you were expecting? Why or why not?Consider what the jeans would cost if they had gone on sale by 25% first, and then had their price increased by 25%.First guess. What do you think the jeans will cost this time? Why?Then, calculate: How much will the jeans cost this time?Did you get the answer you were expecting? Why or why not?Discuss the differences between (1) and (2). What did you learn or observe about the mathematics involved, as a result of your guesses and calculations?Be sure to answer all parts of the question above. It is possible that you will not be successful at answering all parts of the question at this point, and that is okay. Describe what you were able to solve and what questions you have remaining.It is important to follow the Discussion Problem Instructions To respond to a peer, click “Reply” beneath her or his post and continue as with an initial post.EvaluationThis discussion will be graded using the discussion board rubric. Please review this rubric, located on the Rubrics page within the Start Here module of the course, prior to beginning your work to ensure your participation meets the criteria in place for this discussion. All discussions combined are worth 25% of your final course grade.Image Citation: M2D1: Percent Increase, Percent Decrease – MAT 101 group


