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a What topic did you choose?

Include a copy of the information on your topic in your report with the hyperlink to the source of your data.

•What was the information about?

•Why did you choose it?

b What type of numbers did you find?

•Write about and describe each type of number that was in the information (such as integers, fractions, decimals and percentages).

•What types of numbers discussed in this chapter were not used?

c What calculations can you undertake using the information?

The last part of the investigation is to decide on what mathematical operations and calculations you could undertake using your information. You don’t need to do the calculations, just decide what operations and calculations could be done. Explain what further information could be discovered by applying the following operations:

•addition and subtraction

•multiplication and division

•calculating with fractions and percentages

2 The car of your dreams

Your task is to create a report “about deciding on and buying your dream car.” The format of your report is up to you.

a What dream car would you buy? Include the price and a photo.

b Explain why you chose this dream car over others.

c Research and list at least 6 detailed specifications of this car.

d Research the cost of comprehensive car insurance for your dream car in Victoria.

e Research the Registration costs of this car.

f Include any other pertinent information about this car in your report.