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Find three numbers such that the second number is 3 more than twice the
first number, and the third number is four times the first number. The sum
of the three numbers is 164.
Solution:
x + (2x + 3) + 4x = 164
x = 23
2x + 3 = 49
4x = 92
Solution:
x 0.08x = 2162
x = 2350
Problem 3 Mathematics (Algebra)
A pennant in the shape of an isosceles triangle is to be constructed for the Slidell
High School Athletic Club and sold at a fund-raiser. The company manufacturing
the pennant charges according to perimeter, and the athletic club has determined
that a perimeter of 149 centimeters should make a nice profit. If each equal side of
the triangle is twice the length of the third side, increased by 12 centimeters, find
the lengths of the sides of the triangle pennant.
Solution:
(2x + 12) + (2x + 12) + x = 149
x = 25
2x + 12 = 62
Therefore, the length of the sides of the triangle are 25, 62, 62.
Problem 4 Mathematics (Algebra)
Kelsey Ohleger was helping her friend Benji Burnstine studey for an algebra exam.
Kelsey told Benji that her three latest art history quiz scores are three consecutive
even integers whose sum is 264. Help Benji find the scores.
Solution:
x + (x + 2) + (x + 4) = 264
x = 86
x + 2 = 88
x + 4 = 90
Solution:
8476(0.914) = 7747
Problem 6 Mathematics (Algebra)
Karen Estes just received an inheritance of $10,000 and plans to place all the
money in a savings account that pays 5% compounded quarterly to help her son
go to college in 3 years. How much money will be in the account in 3 years?
Solution:
12
0.05
A = 10000 1 + = 11,607.55
4
Problem 7 Mathematics (Algebra)
The fastest average speed by a cyclist across the continental United States is 15.4
mph, by Pete Penseyres. If he traveled a total distance of about 3107.5 miles at
this speed find his time cycling in days, hours and minutes.
Solution:
3107.5 = 15.4t
201.79 = t
t = 8 days, 9 hours, 50 minutes
Problem 8 Mathematics (Algebra)
A serving of cashew contains 14 grams of fat, 7 grams of carbohydrate,
and 6 grams of protein. How many calories are in this serving of
cashews?
Solution:
C = 4h + 9f + 4p
h = number of grams of carbohydrate
f = number of grams of fat
p = number of grams of protein
C = 4(7) + 9(14) + 4(6)
C = 178 calories
Problem 9 Mathematics (Algebra)
In the United States, the annual consumption of cigarettes is declining.
The consumption c in billions of cigarettes per year since the year 2000
can be approximated by the formula c = - 9.4t + 431 where t is the number
of years after 2000. Use this formula to predict the years that the
consumption of cigarettes will be less than 200 billion per year.
Solution:
c = - 9.4(20) + 431 = 243
- 9.4t + 431 < 200
9.4t = 231
t = 24.6 say 25
Solution:
C = 4.50x + 3000
R = 16.50x
4.50x + 3000 = 16.50x
x = 250 calculators
Solution:
C = no. of tourist in China
F = no. of tourist in France
U = no. of tourist in United States
U=9+F
C = F + 44
C + F + U = 332
F + F + 44 + 9 + F = 332
3F = 279
F = 93
C = 93 + 44 = 137
U = 9 + 93 = 102
Problem 12 Mathematics (Algebra)
Th number of cars manufactured on an assembly line at a General Motors
plant varies jointly as the number of workers and the time they work. If 200
workers can produce 60 cars in 2 hours, find how many cars 240 workers
should be able to make in 3 hours?
Solution:
60 = K(200)(2)
60
K=
400
60
N= (240)(3) = 108
400
Problem 13 Mathematics (Algebra)
Boyles law says that if the temperature stays the same, the pressure P of
a gas is inversely proportional to the volume V. If a cylinder in a steam
engine has a pressure of 960 kilopascals when the volume is 1.4 cubic
meters, find the pressure when the volume increases to 2.5 cubic meters.
Solution:
k 1344
P= P= = 537.6 kPa
V 2.5
k
960 =
1.4
1344 = k
Problem 14 Mathematics (Algebra)
Hookes law states that the distance a spring stretches is directly
proportional to the weight attached to the spring. If a 40-pound weight
attached to the spring stretches the spring 5 inches, find the distance that
a 65-pound weight attached to the spring stretches the spring.
Solution:
d = kw
5 = k(40)
1
=k
8
1
d = (65) = 8.125
8
Problem 15 Mathematics (Algebra)
If a certain number is subtracted from the numerator and added to the
denominator of 9/19, the new fraction is equivalent to 1/3. Find the
number.
Solution:
9-n 1
=
19 + n 3
3(9 - n) = 19 + n
27 - 3n = 19 + n
n=2
Problem 16 Mathematics (Algebra)
If the cost, C(x), for manufacturing x units of a certain product is given by
C(x) = x2 15x + 50, find the number of units manufactured at a cost of
$9500.
Solution:
C(x) = x2 15x + 50
9500 = x2 15x + 50
x2 15x 9450 = 0
x = 105
Problem 17 Mathematics (Algebra)
The worlds highest bridge, the Millau Viaduct in France, is 1125 feet
above the River Tarn. An object is dropped from the top of this bridge.
Neglecting air resistance, the height of the object at time t seconds is
given by the polynomial function P(t) = - 16t2 + 1125. Find the height of
the object when t = 8 seconds.
Solution:
P(t) = - 16t2 + 1125
P(8) = - 16(8)2 + 1125
P(8) = 101
Problem 18 Mathematics (Algebra)
A company that manufactures boxes recently purchased $2000 worth of
new equipment to offer gift boxes to its customers. The cost of producing
a package of gift boxes is $1.50 and it is sold for $4.00. Find the number
of packages that must be sold for the company to break even.
Solution:
2000 + 1.50x = 4x
2.50x = 2000
x = 800
Problem 19 Mathematics (Algebra)
Mr.s Laser agrees to give her son Mark an allowance of $0.1 on the first
day of his 14-day vacation, $0.20 on the second day, $0.40 on the third
day, and so on. Write an equation of a sequence whose terms correspond
to Marks allowance. Find the allowance Mark will receive on the last day
of his vacation.
Solution:
0.20
r= =2
0.1
a n = a1 r n1
a n = 0.1(2)n1
a14 = 819.20
Problem 20 Mathematics (Algebra)
If the third term of an arithmetic sequence is 23 and the eighth term is 63.
Find the sixth term.
Solution:
an = a1 + (n 1)d Solving for a1 = 7, d = 8
23 = a1 + (3 1)d Therefore the sixth term is
23 = a1 + 2d a6 = 7 + (6 1)(8)
a6 = 47
63 = a1 + (8 1)d
63 = a1 + 7d
Solution:
an = a1 rn-1
a1 = 8
a3 = 8(-3)3-1
a3 = 72
Problem 22 Mathematics (Algebra)
The research department of a company that manufactures childrens fruit
drinks is experimenting with a new flavor. A 17.5% fructose solution is
needed but only 10% and 20% solutions are available. How many gallons
of the 10% fructose solution should be mixed with the 20% solution to
obtain 20 gallons of a 17.5% fructose solution?
Solution:
x y 20
10% 20% 17.5%
+ =
90% 80% 82.5%
Solving for:
x = 5 gallons of 10% fructose solution
y = 15 gallons of 20% fructose solution
Problem 23 Mathematics (Algebra)
A motel in New Orleans charges $90 per day for double occupancy and
$80 per day for single occupancy during off-season. If 80 rooms are
occupied for a total of $6930, how many rooms of each kind are
occupied?
Solution:
Let x = no. of double room
80 x = no. of single room
Solution:
an = a1 rn-1
r = 0.5
n=5
a1 = 800
an = 800(0.5)5-1
an = 50 sparrows
Problem 25 Mathematics (Algebra)
The number of cases of new infectious disease is doubling every year such that
the number of cases is modeled by a sequence whose general term is
an = 75(2)n-1, where n is the number of the year just beginning. Find how many
cases there will be at the beginning of the sixth year. Find how many cases there
were at the beginning of the first year.
Solution:
No. of cases at the beginning of the sixth year:
an = 75(2)n-1, n=6
an = 75(2)6-1
an = 2,400 cases
Problem 25 Mathematics (Algebra)
Keith Robinson bought two Siamese fighting fish. But when he got home, he found
he only had one rectangular tank that was 12 in. long, 7 in. wide, and 5 in. deep.
Since the fish must be kept separated, he
12 in 7 in
needed to insert a plastic divider in the diagonal
of the tank. He already has a piece that is 5 in. in
5 in
one dimension but how long must it be to fit
corner to corner in the tank?
Solution:
x2 = (7)2 + (12)2 5 in
x = 13.89 in.
x
Problem 26 Mathematics (Algebra)
The value of an automobile bought in 2012 continues to decrease as time
passes. Two years after the car was bought, it was worth $20600; four
years after, it was bought, it was worth $14600.
Solving for:
a1 = 23600
d = - 3000
General equation:
an = 23600 + (n 1)(- 3000)
an = 26600 3000n
Solution:
an = a1 + (n 1)d an = 54,800 + 2200n
an = 57000 + (n 1)(2200) when n = 3
an = 57000 + n(2200) 2200 an = 54,800 + 2200(3)
an = 54,800 + 2200n an = $61,400
Problem 28 Mathematics (Algebra)
Find the earthquakes magnitude on the Richter scale if a recording
station measures an amplitude of 300 micrometers and 2.5 seconds
between waves. Assume that B is 4.2. Approximate the solution to the
nearest tenth.
Solution:
a
R = log + B
T
300
R = log + 4.2
2.5
R = log(120) + 4.2
R = 6.3
Problem 29 Mathematics (Algebra)
The Rogun Dam in Tajikistan (part of the former USSR) is the tallest dam
in the world at 1100 feet. How long would it take an object to fall from the
top to the base of the dam?
Solution:
S = Vot + at2
S = - 1100 ft.
a = - 32 ft/sec2
Vo = 0
- 1100 = 0 + (- 32)t2
t = 8.29 seconds
Problem 30 Mathematics (Algebra)
After applying a test antibiotic, the population of a bacterial culture is
reduced by one-half every day. Predict how large the culture will be at the
start of day 7 if it measures 4800 units at the beginning of day 1.
Solution:
an = a1 rn-1
r = 0.5
n=7
a1 = 4800
an = 4800(0.5)7-1
an = 75 units
Problem 31 Mathematics (Algebra)
If a radioactive element has a half-life of 3 hours, then x grams of element
dwindles to x/2 grams after 3 hours. If a nuclear reactor has 400 grams of that
radioactive element, find the amount of radioactive material after 12 hours.
Solution:
an = a1 rn-1
r = 0.5 or
n=5
a1 = 400
an = 400(1/2)5-1
an = 25 grams
Problem 32 Mathematics (Algebra)
A ball is dropped from a height of 20 feet and repeatedly rebounds to a height that
is 4/5 of its previous height. Find the total distance the ball covers before it comes
to rest.
Solution:
Consider the problem as
infinite geometric sequence.
20 ft
4
r= a1 = 20 ft.
5
a 20
S= 1 = = 100
1 - r 1 - 4/5
Due to rebounding, double the distance minus the initial.
T = 2(100) - 20 = 180 ft.
Problem 33 Mathematics (Algebra)
The sum of three numbers is 40. The first number is five more than the
second number. It is also twice the third. Find the numbers.
Solution:
x = 1st no.
y = 2nd no.
z = 3rd no.
x + y + z = 40 (1)
x=y+5 (2)
x = 2z (3)
Solution:
x = speed in jogging t1 = time in jogging
x + 4 = speed in biking t2 = time in biking
d
v= t1 + t 2 = 1 x = 6 mph jogging speed
t
d 3 5
t= + =1 x + 4 = 10 mph biking speed
v x x +4
Problem 37 Mathematics (Algebra)
Suppose that an open box is to be made from a square sheet of
cardboard by cutting out squares from each corner as shown and then
folded along the dotted lines. If the box is to have a volume of 128 cubic
inches, find the original dimensions of the sheet of cardboard.
Solution:
Assume cut-out of 2 in. by 2 in.
V=l x w x h
128 = (x 4)(x 4)(2)
x = 12 in.
Solution:
r
920 = x 2
x = 30.33 ft.
2 2
2 x x Sprinkler
r = +
2 2
r = 21.45 22 ft. x
Problem 39 Mathematics (Algebra)
Gary Marcus and Tony Alva work at Lombardos Pipe and Concrete.
Mr. Lombardo is preparing an estimate for a customer. He knows that
Gary can lay 4 slab of concrete in 6 hours. Tony can lay the same size
slab in 4 hours. If both work on the job and the cost of labor is $45.00 per
hour, determine what the labor estimate should be.
Solution:
1 1
6 + 4 t = 1
t = 2.4 hours
Labor estimate = 2.4(45) = $108