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Mathematics 20-3 Module 1

Section 1: Personal Budgets

 

Did You Know?

The ancient Babylonians are credited with dividing the circle into 360 degrees. One theory is that the Babylonians knew there were 12 months in the year and approximately 30 days in a month. So, it took 12 × 30 or 360 days for the stars to “circle” the Earth and appear in the same position they were in a year earlier.

Launch

 

This section checks to see if you have the necessary background knowledge and skills required to successfully complete Lesson 3.

 

Complete the following Are You Ready? questions. If you have difficulty or any questions, visit Refresher as a review or contact your instructor.

 

An important skill in drawing a circle or a pie graph is being able to draw and measure angles.