Why is the absolute value of a nonzero number positive

The green family is a family of six people. they have used 4,885.78 gallons of water so far this month. they cannot exceed 9,750.05 gallons per month during drought season. write an inequality to show how much water just one member of the family can use for the remainder of the month, assuming each family member uses the same amount of water every month.

Sally deposited money into a savings account paying 4% simple interest per year.the first year,she earned $75 in interest.how much interest will she earn during the following year?

You make a necklace using blue, purple, and green beads in a ration of 1: 1: 2. you use the total of 168 beads. how many green beads in the necklace?