Prof. S. Brick Math 202
Fall’05 Math for Elem Ed II; Exam1 section 101
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Show all of your work, and explain your reasoning.
1. Using the fact that there are 5280 feet in one mile, set up an equation that shows that a
speed of 60 mph (miles per hour) is approximately equal to 88 fps (feet per second). Write
your equation so it is clear when and why you sometimes multiply and sometimes divide.
2. Explain in what way the following verse has mathematical significance:
Now I will a rhyme construct,
By chosen words the young instruct.
Cunningly devised endeavour,
Con it and remember ever.
Widths in circle here you see,
Sketched out in strange obscurity.
