Entering the World of Work

Section 1: Narrowing Your Career Choices

Math Practice Step-by-Step

Follow these steps to solve the Section 3.1 Math Practice problem.

Paying for Advertising
Figure It Out  In a neighborhood newsletter, advertisements cost $13.00 per inch during the school year and $18.00 per inch during the summer. The newsletter sells space in whole inches only. What size advertisement could you afford during the school year? What size could you afford during the summer?

Step 1  Divide your budget by the price per inch during the school year. Calculate the number to one decimal place. Then round down. This is the answer to the first question.

Step 2  Divide your budget by the price per inch during the summer. Calculate the number to one decimal place. Then round down. This is the answer to the second question.