Decimals and Fairness in Wages Equity Quiz

What do decimals help us measure in this lesson?

How many hours people work

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Exact differences in wages

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The number of workers in each group

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The types of jobs people have

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In the example, White workers earn $28.75 and Black workers earn $23.60. What is the wage gap?

$6.15

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$5.00

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$5.15

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$4.25

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Which subtraction problem shows the correct way to find a wage gap?

Lower wage − higher wage

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Higher wage − lower wage

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Add the two wages together

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Multiply the two wages

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What does a larger decimal difference mean?

A smaller wage gap

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A larger wage gap

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Equal pay between groups

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Incorrect subtraction

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Why is it important to line up decimal points when subtracting wages?

To make the numbers look neater

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So the subtraction gives the correct place value result

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Because decimals are always equal to fractions

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To make the answer smaller

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In the example, Latino workers earn $21.80 and Asian workers earn $30.25. What is the difference?

$9.25

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$8.45

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$6.45

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$7.55

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Asian workers earn $30.25 while Native American workers earn $25.40. What is the wage gap?

$5.25

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$4.85

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$6.10

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$3.95

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Why do we use decimals instead of whole numbers to compare wages?

Because decimals are easier to guess

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Because wages often include cents, and decimals show exact values

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Because decimals always make wages look higher

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Because decimals are only used in money problems

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Explain in your own words:
How does subtracting decimals help us see fairness or unfairness in wages between different groups of people?

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Think about the future:
If you were in charge of reducing wage gaps, what actions could help create fairer pay for everyone?

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