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Math in the News: Issue 21--Why Does Washington Spend So Much?
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Math in the News: Issue 21--Why Does Washington Spend So Much?
Math in the News: Issue 21--Why Does Washington Spend So Much?
8/8/11. In this issue we look at federal spending and the growth of such spending. Looking at data provided by the government, we calculate the annual rate of growth.
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| Common Core Standards | CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF.C.8.B |
|---|---|
| Grade Range | 6 - 12 |
| Curriculum Nodes |
Algebra • Probability and Data Analysis • Data Analysis • Ratios, Proportions, and Percents • Percents |
| Copyright Year | 2011 |
| Keywords | math in the news, data analysis, federal spending, federal debt, issue 21 |