Seattle Mariners Statistics

Using this link to the Seattle Mariners statistics, answer the following:

-How many hits does Ichiro need to average per game in order to have 200 hits this season (there are 162 games in one season)?

-How many hits does Ichiro need in order to hit .300 if he has 600 total at-bats?

-What is the average number of home runs that the team has hit per at-bat?

MLB Statistics

-Teams often need to win 90 games to win their division. If they win 90 games (out of 162), what is their winning percentage?

-How many games would the Mariners need to win to have 90 wins, and what would their winning percentage be over the games from here on out?

NBA Statistics

-How many points did Shaq (O'Neal) average in the playoffs?

-Was Shaq's average greater or less than Kareem Abdul Jabbar?

-How many points has Kobe Bryant scored in his career?

-How many more points does Kobe need to become the all-time leading scoring in the NBA?

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Below are a variety of different questions. Your mission is to find the answers to those questions using the Internet and different search terms. You can work with a partner to do this, and you only need to submit ONE emailed response with the answers.

Remember... Search Terms help save you time. Instead of typing in the entire question, you type in the most important words in that question. Sometimes you need to use synonyms as well. Lastly, be wary of "wiki" sites. Just like our's, you might be relying on information that anyone can post on there. It isn't always accurate. Happy searching.

Directions. In a Microsoft Word Document, copy the questions below. Then use the Internet or the Research Databases to find the answers to these questions. Answer in complete sentences unless otherwise noted. Also include where you found your answer (the URL). Happy searching! 

1) How many people did the US Census find in the United States in 2010?

2) Use the US Census Data Map http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/ how many people live in King County?

3) How many people live in Washington?

4) List in order the 5 Largest States in the US as of the 2010 Census, and their populations.

5) What is the state bird of Washington?

6) Is Redmond one of the 10 most populated cities in Washington as of 2010? (and how large is Redmond)?

7) Which book won the Newbery Award in 2011?

8) How much would the book from question 7 cost at Amazon.com brand-new (list price)?

9) What is the price of a Dell 2110 Netbook?

10) When does Daylight Savings Time start and end in Redmond, WA during 2011?

11) What is the average number of points the University of Washington's Men's Basketball Team has scored in their last 5 games?

12) Who is the next opponent of the University of Washington Men's Basketball Team?

13) How many teams are invited to the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament, and when does it start?

14) You are interested in purchasing a Flip Video Camera for school- to tape your school projects in science, social studies, and performing arts. What are the different types of Flip cameras, and how much do they cost?

15) In what state was the Jamestown settlement located?

16) In what state was the Plymouth settlement located?

17) How far would it be to drive from Plymouth to Jamestown (driving directions)?

18) How much would it cost (before tax) for you, 2 friends, and one adult to go to a Mariner's baseball game?