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Math is numbers, right? We all know them when we see them — 19.9 + 7325.3 = 7345.2.
But how do we deal with numbers when they’re written out?
 On this page, we not only look at severe weather and
the damage it causes, but we also explore problems with numbers that are written out. And
that’s the only way we’ll accept the answers. Try your hand at these and see how
you do. After you’ve typed in your answer, the computer will tell you if it’s
right or wrong. And yes, correct spelling is necessary.
Problem #1:
The Level 4 tornado that struck northeastern Hamilton County in May 1999, destroyed homes
in several neighborhoods totaling one square mile. In those neighborhoods, there are two
houses on each acre of land, with each house valued at two hundred seventy-five thousand
dollars. If eighty percent of the area was destroyed, what was the total damage estimate
for the county?
Hint:
 Answer:
What was the average homeowner’s damage estimate?
Answer:
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