How can you apply mathematical concepts in a natural disaster?

Lilianna uses 3/4 calories per minute just by sitting. she uses 1 more calorie per minute by walking. lilianna uses a total of 12 1/4 calories walking to the park. lilianna uses the equation, d(.75+1)=12.25 to represent the situation. what does the variable d represent in the equation?

Dexter read 11 science fiction books and 5 history books. lena read 9 science fiction books and 4 history books. compare the students’ ratios of science fiction books to history books. 1. determine the ratios’ form:    science fiction books to history books 2. write the ratios as fractions:    dexter: 115; lena: 94 3. rewrite with a common denominator. 4. compare. 5. answer the question. determine which shows the correct comparison of the ratios for this problem.

Bob is putting books on a shelf and takes a break after filling 18 1/2 inches on the book shelf. the book shelf is now 2/3 full. how long is the entire bookshelf?