Word Problems With Decimals Proportions And Percents

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Basic steps in problem solving, two-step word problems.

Straightforward yet engaging text and attainable, sports-related examples will help even the most reluctant math student tackle word problems using decimals and percentages. Full-color photos help connect math to the real world, and the inviting design supports understanding while drawing readers in. A Words to Know section defines any unfamiliar terms to allow readers to fully engage with the text.

Using sports word problems, from soccer to white-water rafting, author Rebecca Wingard-Nelson makes decimal and percent word problems easy and fun. Included are some helpful clue words and ways to figure out if readers have enough information to solve a word problem. With the help of this fully-illustrated book, even the most reluctant math student will learn not to fear word problems.

Author Rebecca Wingard-Nelson makes fraction and decimal word problems a snap with this great book. Learn all the strategies you need to solve tricky fraction and decimal word problems. Color photos and modern topics help readers stay interested and conquer word problems once and for all! Free downloadable worksheets are available on www.enslow.com.