Rational Numbers in Robotics: Budgeting for the Build Cont.

Purchasing Materials

The club needs to buy aluminum sheets for the robot. Each sheet costs [latex]$14.50[/latex] and is [latex]\frac{3}{4}[/latex] of a square meter. The design requires a total of [latex]2[/latex] square meters.

Time Management

Alex estimates that building the robot will take [latex]90[/latex] hours. The construction phase takes [latex]\frac{2}{3}[/latex] of the total time, and the programming phase takes half of the remaining time.

By assisting Alex with the robotics club’s budget, you’ve navigated through various scenarios that required the practical application of fractions. From purchasing materials to managing time and resources, you’ve demonstrated how arithmetic with rational numbers is vital in planning and executing a project. These skills are invaluable, as they apply to numerous situations beyond the classroom, from personal finance to professional project management.