Use the Five-Step Strategy for Solving Word Problems to Find

question 254

Multiple Choice

Use the five-step strategy for solving word problems to find the number or numbers described in the following exercise.
-When 10% of a number is added to the number, the result is 165. What is the number?

• A)150
• B)110
• C)9
• D)15

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Definitions:

Skeletal System

The framework of bones and cartilage that supports and protects the body, allows for movement, and produces blood cells.

Acid-Base Balance

The mechanism by which the body maintains its pH within a narrow range for optimal cellular function.

Calcium Hydroxyapatite

A mineral form of calcium apatite with the formula Ca5(PO4)3(OH), which is the main structural element found in bone and teeth.

Bone Matrix

Bone matrix is the intercellular substance of bone tissue, consisting of collagen fibers and a mineralized ground substance that provides strength.