Homework 1 Calculate each of these. a of 20 b of 36 c of 24 d of 40 e of 15 f of 30 g of 16 h of 50 2 Calculate each of these quantities. a of $800 b of 60 kilograms c of 200 metres d of 48 litres e of 30 minutes f of 120 kilometres 3 In each case, find out which is the smaller number. a of 60 or of 40 b of 36 or of 50 c of 15 or of 12 d of 72 or of 60 4 of a class of 36 students are girls. How many boys are there in the class? 5 Mrs Wilson puts of her weekly wage into a pension scheme. How much does she put into the scheme if her wage one week is $320? 6 Mitchell spent one-third of a day sleeping and one-quarter at school. How many hours are left for doing other things? 7 A bush is 40 cm tall when planted in spring. Its height increases by during the summer. a Find of 40 cm. b Find the height of the bush at the end of the summer. 8 A travel agent has this sign in its window. Mona books a holiday for her family which would OFF normally cost $800. all holiday prices for next year a How much does she save? if booked before December b How much does she pay for the holiday after the reduction? 9 A chair is advertised at Top Sofa for $800, including a free footstool, but with an offer of one- quarter off. The same chair is advertised at Comfy Seats for $480 and the footstool costs $130 extra. Which shop is cheaper for buying both the chair and the footstool?