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PREPARED BY: ENGR. CHRISTIAN M. PANGANIBAN, M.E.
− 2, 3
3 , e, π
Answer: B. 3 − 8
Note: Cube root of a negative number exists, say 3 − 8 = −2
: Other choices are imaginary, meaning the value does not exists
Other Method: Use your scientific calculator
Answer: B. -2
Note: The symbol │ │means absolute value and the absolute value of a negative number is positive.
Thus, │-2│– │-4│ = 2 – 4 = -2
CSF ENGINEERING REVIEW CENTER SOLUTIONS MATH0003 pg.2
5 3 1
[6] Simplify: 7 +5 +8
12 4 2
a. 65/3 b. 45/4 c. 36/7 d. 42/3
Answer: B. 41
Prime number - is any number except ‘zero’ and ‘one’ whose multiple is 1 or the number itself, say 2, 3, 5, 7, etc.
Thus, prime numbers between 1 to 15 are 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13.
Sum = 2 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 11 + 13 = 41
m
[8] The expression is also the same as:
a. n bn b. m n c. d.
b
n
bm bn
bm
m
Answer: C. n b m 1 m
= b n = n b or b m
bn
m n
( )
Shortcut Solution: Assume any numerical value for the given variables, then substitute to the given question and choices.
For example, say let m=3, n=2 and b=4
m 3
b n = 42 = 8
Then try C, n 2
b m = 43 = 8
Therefore, C is the correct answer.
2/3
[9] Simplify:
1
8
a. 1/3 b. 1/2 c. 1/6 d. 1/4
2
2 1 2
1 3 1
1 3
2
1 1
= = 3 or 3 =
8
8 8
8 4
Answer: C. x3 + x2 + x – 1/2
Polynomial - is a sum of finite number of monomials. The general polynomial in one variable of degree n is of the form anxn +
….+ a1x + a0.
−6 −6 6 3 / 2 −1 / 2 −3 / 2
[13] Simplify: ( x y z )( x y z )
− 5 / 2 − 5 / 2 15 / 2
x y z
a. x y–4 z3 b. x2 y4 z3 c. x–2 y– 4 z–3 d. x–2 y3 z3
Shortcut Solution: If you forgot the “Law of Exponents”, assume any numerical value for the given variables, say x=1, y=2, and
z=3, then substitute them to the given question and choices. If the result among one of the choices are equal to that of the given
question, that particular choice is the correct answer. Again, use your calculator!
n −1 2 n −1
[14] Simplify: (ab) ( x − y) ( x − y)
[
ab( x − y) 2
n −1
]
a. a/b b. ab c. b2 d. a2b2
Answer: B. ab
(ab) n ( x − y) −1 ( x − y) 2 n −1 (ab) n ( x − y) −1 + ( 2 n −1) (ab) n ( x − y) 2 n − 2 (ab) n
= = = = (ab) n − ( n −1) = (ab) n − n +1 = ab
[ab(x − y) ] 2 n −1 (ab) n −1
( x − y) 2n − 2
(ab) n −1
( x − y) 2n − 2
(ab) n −1
Answer: A. -6x7
(2x3)(-3x4)= (-6x3+4) = -6x7
8 x 2 yz 5
[16] Simplify:
12xy 2 z15
3yz10 2x
a. 2x b. c. d. none of these
2x 3yz10
2x
Answer: C.
3yz10
8x 2 yz 5 2 x 2−1 2x
2 15
= 2−1 15−5 =
12xy z 3y z 3yz10
CSF ENGINEERING REVIEW CENTER SOLUTIONS MATH0003 pg.4
[17] Simplify: (-5x4 y5z)2
a. 25x6y7z2 b. 25x8 y10z2 c. -25x8y10z2 d. -25x6y7z2
Answer: B. 25x8y10z2
(-5 x4 y5 z)2 = (-5)2 x4(2) y5(2) z2 = 25 x8 y10 z2
[18] Simplify:
[m( −a − b)] 3
a 3 + b 3 + 3ab(a + b)
3
a. -m b. m3 c. 1/m d. 1/m2
Answer: A. -m3
[m(−a − b)] 3 =
m 3 ( −a − b) 3
=
m 3 ( −a 3 − b 3 − 3a 2 b − 3ab 2 ) − m 3 (a 3 + b 3 + 3a 2 b + 3ab 2 )
= = −m3
3 3 3 3 2 2
a + b + 3ab(a + b) a + b + 3a b + 3ab a 3 + b 3 + 3a 2 b + 3ab 2 a 3 + b 3 + 3a 2 b + 3ab 2
[19] Simplify: 83 x
44x
1
a. 2x b. 2x c. 4x d.
2x
x 3x 3(3 x ) 9x
Answer: B. 2 8 2 2
4x
= 2( 4 x )
= = 29 x − 8 x = 2 x
4 2 28 x
a
1+
[20] Simplify: b
a2
1−
b b2 b a−b
a. b. c. b − a d.
b−a a a b
b a b a b+a b+a
Answer: A. 1+ +
b = b b = b b b 2 (b + a ) b
b−a 2 2 2 2 2
= = =
a b a b −a ( b + a )( b − a ) b(b + a )(b − a ) b − a
1− 2 2
− 2 2 2
b b b b b
Answer: A. –6
Note: In Complex Number Calculations, i = − 1 ; i 2 = −1
Thus, − 8 − 5 = 8i 2 5i 2 = 40i 4 = i 2 40 = −1 40 or − 40
Answer: B. (x – 2)(x – 8)
16 – 10x + x2 = x2 – 10x + 16 = (x – 2)(x – 8)
CSF ENGINEERING REVIEW CENTER SOLUTIONS MATH0003 pg.5
[24] Factor the expression: 4x2 + 19xy +12y2
a. (4x + 3y)(x – 4y) b. (4x + 3y)(x + 4y) c. (4x – 3y)(x – 4y) d. (x + 3y)(4x – 4y)
Answer: C. (x – 2)(x2 + 2x + 4)
Shortcut Solution: Assume any value of x, say x=1
Then substitute to the given question: 13 - 8 = -7
Try C, (1 – 2)(1 + 2 + 4) = (-1)(7) = -7 therefore, C is the correct answer
Answer: A. 5x(x–1)(x+2)(x–2)
Shortcut Solution: Assume any value of x, say x=4 Note: except 1, -1, 2, -2 or 3 so that the results on
choices will not be equal to zero.
Then substitute to the given question: 5(4)4 – 5(4)3 -20(4)2+ 20(4) = 720
Try A, 5(4)(4 – 1)(4 + 2)(4-2) = 720 therefore, A is the correct answer
5x x +3 2x + 1
[28] Simplify: 2
− 2 + 2
2x + 7 x + 3 2x − 3x − 2 x + x − 6
a. 2 b. 4 c. 4 d. x − 3
x+3 x +3 x −3 4
4
Answer: B.
x +3
Long Method:
5x x+3 2x + 1 5x x +3 2x + 1
2
− 2 + 2 = − +
2x + 7 x + 3 2x − 3x − 2 x + x − 6 (2x + 1)( x + 3) (2x + 1)( x − 2) ( x − 2)( x + 3)
Multiplying both side by (2x + 1)(x + 3)(x – 2) the LCD, we have:
5x ( x − 2) − [( x + 3)( x + 3)] + (2 x + 1)(2 x + 1) 5x 2 − 10 x − ( x 2 + 6 x + 9) + (4 x 2 + 4 x + 1) 5x 2 − 10 x − x 2 − 6 x − 9 + 4 x 2 + 4 x + 1
= = =
(2 x + 1)( x + 3)( x − 2) (2 x + 1)( x + 3)( x − 2) (2 x + 1)( x + 3)( x − 2)
2 2
8x − 12x − 8 4(2 x − 3x − 2) 4( 2 x + 1)( x − 2) 4
= = = =
(2 x + 1)( x + 3)( x − 2) (2 x + 1)( x + 3)( x − 2) (2 x + 1)( x + 3)( x − 2) x + 3
Shortcut Method: Assume value of x, say x=1, then substitute:
5(1) 1+ 3 2(1) + 1 5 4 3
2
− 2
+ 2 = − + =1
2(1) + 7(1) + 3 2(1) − 3(1) − 2 (1) + 1 − 6 12 − 3 − 4
Try B, 4 4 4 therefore, B is the correct answer
= = =1
x + 3 1+ 3 4
CSF ENGINEERING REVIEW CENTER SOLUTIONS MATH0003 pg.6
1 2
[29] Resolve into partial fractions: −
x −1 x + 4
a. 3 2 b. 1 − 2 c. 4 2 d. 3 2
− − −
x +1 x − 4 x −1 x + 4 x−2 x+4 x −1 x + 4
3 2
Answer: D. −
x −1 x + 4
Long Method: x + 14 A B
= +
( x − 1)( x + 4) ( x − 1) ( x + 4)
To get rid of the denominators, multiply both sides by (x – 1)(x + 4)
x + 14 = A ( x + 4) + B( x − 1)
To solve for the value of A and B,
Assign values for x where the denominator of the partial fractions vanished.
For A:
Let x = 1 (to make the denominator of A/(x-1) equal to zero)
Then equate,
x + 14 = A(x + 4)
1 + 14 = A(1 + 4)
A=3
For B:
x = -4 (to make the denominator of B/(x – 4) equal to zero)
Then equate,
x + 14 = B(x – 1)
-4+ 14 = A(-4 – 1)
A = -2
Thus, x + 14 3 −2 3 2
= + or −
( x − 1)( x + 4) ( x − 1) ( x + 4) ( x − 1) ( x + 4)
Shortcut Method: Assume any value of x, say x = 2, then substitute to given question and choices.
x + 14 2 + 14 16 8
2
= 2 = =
x + 3x − 4 2 + 3(2) − 4 6 3
try D, 3 2 3 2 3 2 8
− = − = − =
x −1 x + 4 2 −1 2 + 4 1 6 3
Then equate,
x + 2 = B(x – 3)
2 + 2 = B(2 – 3)
A = -4
[31] What is the least common denominator (LCD) of 1/12 and 1/18?
a. 24 b. 36 c. 72 d. 54
Answer: B. 36
Note: The least common denominator, or simply LCD, of a set of fractions is the least common multiple (LCM) of the
denominators of the given fractions.
Solution No. 1
We first list the set of common multiples of 12 and 18, i.e.,
set of multiples of 12 = {12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72….}
set of multiples of 18 = {18,36,54,72,…}
Thus, the least common multiple of 12 and 18 or the LCD of 1/12 and 1/18 is 36.
Solution No. 2.
Express the given numbers (denominators) in prime factors, i.e.,
12 = 223
18 = 232
Selecting the greatest power for each kind of integer gives the LCM. Thus LCM is 2232 = 36
Answer: A. 0 Formulas:
Sum of Coefficients (S.O.C) = (ax + by)n = (a + b)n if there is no constant term
Sum of Coefficients (S.O.C) = (ax + b)n –(b)n = (a + b)n – (b)n if there is a constant term
Thus, a = 2, b = -1 and n = 20
Sum of Coefficients (S.O.C.) = (2 + -1)20 – (-1)20 = 1 – 1 = 0
Answer: B. 1
Sum of Coefficients (S.O.C.) = (1 + 1 -1)8 = 1
[34] In the expansion of (x + 4y)12, the numerical coefficient of the 5th term is,
a. 63,360 b. 126,720 c. 506,880 d. 253,440
Answer: B. 126,720
A B
Answer: A. -314,928x2y7
Required: 8th term in the expansion (2x – 3y)9
where: n = 9 (exponent) ; r = 8 (8th term) ; A = 2x ; B = -3y
9 − ( 8 −1)
9 C 8 −1 ( 2 x ) ( − 3 y ) 8 −1 = 9 C 7 ( 2 x ) 2 ( − 3 y ) 7 = 36 ( 4 x 2 )( − 2187 y 7 ) = − 314 ,928 x 2 y 7
Therefore, the 8th term is -314,928x2y7
[36] Determine the term containing x9 in the expansion of (x3 + 1/x )11
a. 462x9 b. 246x9 c. 642x9 d. none of these
Answer: A. 462x9
Answer: C. -960x14y3
Required: term containing y3 in the expansion of (x2 – 2y)10
where: n = 10; A = x2 ; B = -2y ; involved term = y3
( x 2 ) 10 − ( r −1) ( − 2 y ) r −1 = y 3
( x 2 (10 − r +1) )( − 2 y ) r −1 = y 3
( x 20 − 2 r + 2 ) )( − 2 y ) r −1 ) = y 3
Equating the exponents of the equation (only those with same base ‘y’):
r-1=3
r = 4 (the term involving or containing y3 is the 4th term)
Answer: B. 5005 Note: The term free of x means that the involved term is x0 because x0 is simply equal to 1.
Therefore: n = 15 ; A = x ; B = X-3/2 ; involved term = x0
( x ) 15 − ( r −1) ( x −3 / 2 ) r −1 = x 0
( x 15 − r +1 )( x − ( 3 / 2 ) r + 3 / 2 ) = x 0
equating the exponents (with same base ‘x’)
15 – r + 1 – (3/2)r + 3/2 = 0
-(5/2)r = -35/2
r = 7 (the term free of x is the 7th term)
CSF ENGINEERING REVIEW CENTER SOLUTIONS MATH0003 pg.9
n − ( r −1)
Thus, n C r −1 ( A ) ( B ) r −1 =15 C 7 −1 ( x )15 − ( 7 −1) ( x −3 / 2 ) 7 −1 =15 C 6 x 9 x −9 = 5005 x 0 = 5005
10
[39] Find the term free of x in the expansion of x + 1
3x 2
a. 5 b. 3 c. 7 d. 8
Answer: A. 5 Note: The term free of x means that the involved term is x0 because x0 is simply equal to 1.
Therefore: n = 10 ; A = x1/2 ; B = (1/3)x-2 ; involved term = x0
1
( x 1 / 2 ) 10 − ( r −1) ( x − 2 ) r −1 = x 0
3
( x 5 + r / 2 +1 / 2 )( x −2 r + 2 ) = x 0
Equating the exponents (with same base ‘x’)
5 – r/2 + 1/2 –2r + 2 = 0
-(5/2)r = -15/2
r = 3 (the term free of x is the 3rd term)
Thus,
1 1 1
n C r −1 ( A ) n − ( r −1) ( B) r −1 = 10 C 3−1 ( x 1 / 2 ) 10 − ( 3−1) ( x − 2 ) 3−1 = 10 C 2 ( x 4 )( x − 4 ) = 45 ( x 4 )( x − 4 ) = 5 x 4 x − 4 = 5 x 0 = 5
3 9 9
[40] Find the numerical coefficient of the term containing y4 in the expansion of (x2 – 2y)10
a. 3630 b. 3603 c. 3306 d. 3360
Answer: D. 3,360
Required: numerical coefficient of the term containing y4 in the expansion of (x2 – 2y)10
where: n = 10; A = x2 ; B = -2y ; involved term = y4
( x 2 ) 10 − ( r −1) ( − 2 y ) r −1 = y 4
( x 2 (10 − r +1) )( − 2 y ) r −1 = y 4
equating the exponents of the equation (only those with same base ‘y’):
r-1=4
r = 5 (the term involving or containing y4 is the 5th term)
Thus,
n C r −1 ( A ) n − ( r −1) ( B ) r −1 = 10 C 5 −1 ( x 2 ) 10 − ( 5 −1) ( − 2 y ) 5 −1 = 10 C 4 x 12 ( − 2 y ) 4 = 210 x 12 (16 y 4 ) = 3,360 x 12 y 4
Therefore, 3,360 is the numerical coefficient of the term containing y4
Answer: B. 5670x8 n
To find the middle term, use: middle term = + 1
If n = 8 2
8
middle term = + 1 = 5 th term
2
A = x2 ; B = -3 ; r = 5 (middle term); n = 8
Answer: A. 12870x4y4 n
To find the middle term, use: middle term = + 1
If n = 16 2
16
middle term = + 1 = 9 th term
2
A = 1 ; B = (xy)1/2 ; r = 9 (middle term); n = 16
CSF ENGINEERING REVIEW CENTER SOLUTIONS MATH0003 pg.10
Answer: D. -3
Using Gaus Remainder Theorem:
x + 1 = 0 thus, x = -1 substitute x = 1, to the given polynomials
remainder = 5(-1)6 + 4(-1)4 + 7(-1)3 + 2(-1) – 3 = -3
Answer: C. 0
Using Gaus Remainder Theorem:
x -1 = 0 thus, x = 1 substitute x = 1, to the given polynomials
remainder = 2(1)3 – 3(1) + 1 = 0
[45] What is the quotient if 3x5 - 4x3 + 2x2 + 36x + 48 is divided by x3 – 2x2 + 6?
a. x2 + 4x + 8 b. 3x2 + 6x + 8 c. 3x2 - 5x + 7 d. 2x2 + 5x + 1
Answer: B. 3x2 + 6x + 8 3x 2 + 6x + 8
x 3 − 2x 2 + 0x + 6 3x5 + 0x 4 − 4x3 + 2x 2 + 36x + 48
−
3x 5 − 6 x 4 + 0 x 3 + 18x 2
6 x 4 − 4 x 3 − 16 x 2 + 36x
−
6x 4 − 12 x 3 + 0 x 2 + 36 x
18x 3 − 16 x 2 + 0 x + 48
8x 3 − 16x 2 + 0x + 48
−
0
Shortcut Method: Assume any value of x, say x=1 or any value
5 3 2
Substitute x=1to the Dividend: 3(1) – 4(1) + 2(1) + 36(1) + 48 = 85
Substitute x=1 to the Divisor: (1)3 – 2(1)2 + 6 = 5
Therefore the quotient is, 85÷5 = 17
Try B. substitute x = 1, 3(1)2 + 6(1) + 8 = 17
Therefore, B is the correct answer
Answer: A. 1
By Synthetic Division:
3 -4 -5 0 -8 +25 ∟2
6 4 -2 -4 -24
3 2 -1 -2 -12 1
Therefore, the remainder is 1
By Gaus Theorem: x – 2 = 0, thus x = 2
Substitute x = 2 to 3x5 - 4x4 – 5x3 – 8x + 25
remainder = 3(2)5 – 4(2)4 – 5(2)3 – 8(2) + 25 = 1
Answer: A. 2
By Gaus Theorem: x – 3 = 0, thus x = 3
Substitute x = 3 to kx3 – 6x2 + 2kx – 12
but remainder = 0 (because x - 3 is a factor)
k(3)3 – 6(3)2 + 2k(3) – 12 = 0
27k – 54 + 6k – 12 = 0
33k = 66
k=2
[49] Given: 3x4 + kx2 + x – 3 divided by x + 2
What is the value of k so that the remainder is 35?
a. 3 b. 2 c. -2 d. -3
Answer: C. -2
By Gaus Theorem: x + 2 = 0, thus x = -2
Substitute x = -2 to 3x4 – kx2 + x – 3
but remainder = 35
3(-2)4 + k(-2)2 + -2 – 3 = 35
48 + 4k – 2 – 3 = 35
43+ 4k = 35
k = -2
Answer: B. 6
By Factoring: x2 – 5x – 6 = 0
(x – 6)(x + 1) = 0
x = 6 and x = -1
Therefore, 6 is the positive value of x.
Or using scientific calculator: Use EQN Mode, 2nd Degree.
Answer: A. 3i
x2 + 36 = 9 – 2x2
3x2 = -27
x2 = -9
x = − 9 = 9i 2 = 3i
Answer: B. 6
Note: a2 + 2ab + b2 = (a + b)2
Thus, (a + b)x = [(a + b)2]x-3
(a + b)x = (a + b)2x-6
Equating the exponents,
x = 2x – 6
6 = 2x – x
x=6
Answer: B. 47 2
1
Shortcut Solution: x + x = 7
1
x2 + 2 + = 49
x2
1
x2 + = 49 − 2
x2
1
x 2 + 2 = 47
x
[55] If 24x2 + 5x -1 = 0, what is the negative root value of x?
a. -1/3 b. -1/8 c. -1/4 d. -1/5
Answer: A. -1/3
Solution: Use quadratic Formula, − B ± B2 − 4AC
x=
2A
Where: A = 24 (numerical coefficient of x2)
B = 5 (numerical coefficient of x)
C = -1 (constant term or term free of x)
Thus,
− 5 ± 52 − 4(24)(−1) − 5 ± 11
x= =
2(24) 48
Answer: B. 2
Shortcut Solution: SUM OF ROOTS = -B/A = -(k – 3)/2 where: A is the coefficient of x2
PRODUCT OF ROOTS = C/A = (3k – 5)/2 B is the coefficient of x
C is the constant term
equating the sum and the product of roots, −(k − 3) 3k − 5
=
2 2
−k + 3 = 3k − 5
Answer: C. 1
Shortcut Solution: PRODUCT OF ROOTS = C/A = m/5 = 1/5
Thus, m = 1
[60] Find the value of k that will make x2 + 28x + 2k a perfect trinomial square.
a. 98 b. 88 c. 72 d. 64
Answer: A. 98
By Completing the Square, 2
Consider: x 2 + 28x + (28) (by adding the square of 1/2 of the coefficient of x)
1
2
x 2 + 28x + 196
Equate x2 + 28x + 2k and x 2 + 28x + 196
x 2 + 28x + 2k = x 2 + 28x + 196
2k = 196
k = 98
To check:
x2 +28x + 196 (trinomial is a term composed of exactly 3 terms)
x2 +28x + 142 = (x +14)2
Thus, x2 + 28x + 196 is a perfect trinomial square
Answer: A. x2 – 7x + 15
f(x) = x2 – 3x + 5 but x = (x – 2)
f(x – 2) = (x – 2)2 – 3(x – 2) + 5 = x2 – 4x + 4 – 3x + 6 + 5 = x2 – 7x + 15
CSF ENGINEERING REVIEW CENTER SOLUTIONS MATH0003 pg.14
[62] Given: f(x) = 2/(x – 1) and g(x) = 3/x; find (f ○ g)(x) or f(g(x))
a. 6 / [(x)(x – 1)] b. 2x / (3 – x) c. 1.5 (x – 1) d. (5x – 3) / [(x)(x – 1)]
Answer: B. 2x / (3 – x) 2 3 2x
f (gx ) = = =
3 3− x 3− x
−1
x x
[63] Given: f(x) = 2/(x – 1) and g(x) = 3/x; find (fg)(x) or f(x) ○g(x)
a. 6 / [(x)(x –1)] b. 2x / (3 – x) c. 1.5 (x – 1) d. (5x – 3) / [(x)(x – 1)]
Answer. A. N= ab
loga N = b is also the same as N = ab (see Law of Logarithms)
Answer: C. 270
103X +1 = 103x 101 = (10x)3(10) but 10x =3
Therefore, 103x+1 = (3)3(10) = 270
Answer: A. 5
from: loga N = b is same as N = ab
Answer: C. 9.9
log10 10003.3 is also the same as 3.3 log101000 = 3.3 (3) = 9.9
3.3 3.3
Shortcut Solution: use: logaN = log N / log a = ln N / ln a log(1000 ) or ln(1000 ) = 9.9
log10 ln 10
Answer: D. 4.5
CSF ENGINEERING REVIEW CENTER SOLUTIONS MATH0003 pg.15
solve for X and Y first,
from: lnX = 2 thus, X = e2 and from lnY = 3 thus, Y = e3
X3 (e 2 ) 3
ln = ln = 4.5
Y1 / 2 (e3 )1 / 2
[69] Solve for the value of x in the following equation: x3logx = 100x
a. 12 b. 8 c. 30 d. 10
Answer: D. 10
From Properties of Logarithm: aloga = a or xlogx = x
thus, (xlogx)3 = 100x
(x)3=100x
x2 = 100
Therefore, x = 10
Shortcut Solution: just substitute the choices as value of x in the given equation
try D, x = 10
103log10 = 100(10)
1000 = 100 Therefore, D is the correct answer
Answer: A. 1.2
2 log x 3 + log x 2 = 6 + log x 6 shortcut solution : just substitute the given choices to the given equation
log x 32 + log x 2 = 6 + log x 6 log 3 log 2 log 6
2 + = 6 +
log x 9 + log x 2 = 6 + log x 6 log 1. 2 log 1 .2 log1.2
log x [(9)(2)] = 6 + log x 6 15.8 = 15.8
log x 18 − log x 6 = 6 Therefore, A is the correct answer
18
log x =6
6
log x 3 = 6
x6 = 3
x=63
x = 1.2
CSF ENGINEERING REVIEW CENTER SOLUTIONS MATH0003 pg.16
[72] If 3x = 9y and 27x = 81z, then z/x is equal to
a. 2/3 b. 3/4 c. 3/8 d. 1/2
Answer: B. 3/4
Other method :
Consider only 27 x = 81z
27 x = 81z
x z
27 = 81
(33 ) x = (34 ) z
x ln 27 = z ln 81
33x = 34 z
z ln 27
= = 0.75 or 3/4 equating the exponents,
x ln 81
3x = 4z
z 3
=
x 4
Answer: D. 781/33300
General Rule: CASE 2 e.g. 0.02345345…..
for the numerator = combine the repeating and non-repeating digits and then less by the number of
non-repeating digits (in case the first digit from left of non-repeating digits is zero do not include it).
for the denominator = replace the repeating digit/s with 9 and add zero/s (0’s) on the right
Note: the number of repeating digits should also be the number of 9’s and the number
of zero’s (0’s) depends on upon the number of non-repeating digits
In the given question, 0.0.02345345…..
02 is the non-repeating digits thus, there are 2 non-repeating digits to be replace by two 0 (in the denominator)
345 is the repeating digits thus, there are 3 repeating digits to be replaced by three 9 (in the denominator)
2345 (combined) excluding the first digit of non-repeating digits because it is zero
WORDED PROBLEMS:
[75] The sum of two numbers is 14. The sum of the squares of the numbers is 100. Find the product of the two numbers.
a. 42 b. 48 c. 72 d. 75
Let x and y be the numbers
Answer: B. 48
x + y = 14 First Equation
x 2 + y 2 = 100 Second Equation
Required : xy = ?
Shortcut Solution :
(x + y = 14) 2 ⇒ x 2 + 2xy + y 2 = 196
Subtract :
x 2 + 2xy + y 2 = 196
−
x2 + y 2 = 100
2xy = 96
xy = 48 product of two numbers
[76] The amount of 135 is to be divided among three brothers in the ratio 3:5:7. What is the biggest amount received by a brother?
a. 54 b. 63 c. 72 d. 75
[77] The number 142 is divided into parts such that when the greater part is divided by the smaller part, the quotient is 3 and the
remainder is 14. What is the greater part?
a. 110 b. 112 c. 114 d. 116
Answer: A. 110
142 is divided into two parts
Let x = greater part
y = smaller part
x + y = 142 Equation 1
x to check :
14
= 3+ y 3 quotient
y y
32 110
x = 3y + 14 Equation 2 − 96
Substitute Equation 2 to Equation 1
14 remainder
(3y + 14) + y = 142
4y = 128
y = 32
Therefore, x = 142 - 32 = 110 greater part
CSF ENGINEERING REVIEW CENTER SOLUTIONS MATH0003 pg.18
[78] The difference between the sum of the fourth and fifth parts over the difference of the half and the third parts of the number is
119. Find the number.
a. 420 b. 480 c. 540 d. 600
[79] The sum of the squares of two consecutive positive integers is 265. Find the smaller integer.
a. 9 b. 10 c. 11 d. 12
[80] The diameters of the spheres are in the ratio 2:3 and the sum of their volumes is 1260 cubic meter. Find the volume of the
larger sphere.
a. 288 m3 b. 910 m3 c. 950 m3 d. 972 m3
π π
Answer: D. 972 m3 VSMALL = (2x ) 3 VBIG = (3x ) 3
6 6
but VSMALL + VBIG = 1260 m 3
Shortcut Solution :
π π
(2 x ) 3 + (3x ) 3 = 1260 33
6 6 VBIG = 3 3
(1260) = 972 m 3
π 3 2 +3
3x 2x
6
[
8x + 27 x 3 = 1260 ] Note : The numerator is 33 because the diameter
smaller sphere 6 of the larger sphere is 3x. If the numerator is 2 3
35x 3 = 1260
biggger sphere π the resulting volume is for the smaller sphere.
1260(6)
x=3 = 4.09670438
35π
π
Thus, VBIG = [(3)(4.09670438)]3 = 972 m 3
6
CSF ENGINEERING REVIEW CENTER SOLUTIONS MATH0003 pg.19
[81] An audience of 540 persons is seated in rows having the same number of persons in each row. If 3 more persons sit in each
row, it would require 2 rows less to seat the audience. How many persons were in each row originally?
a. 20 b. 35 c. 27 d. 30
[82] A 580-ft wide river is spanned by a bridge, which has 1/6 of its length on the east bank and 1/7 of its length on the west bank.
How long was the bridge?
a. 720 ft b. 780 ft c. 840 ft d. 960 ft
Answer: C . 840 ft
1 1
L= L + 580 + L
7 6
BRIDGE 1 1
L− L− L = 580
7 6
RIVER
1 1 29
L L L = 580
7 580 ft 6 42
L L = 840 ft
[83] Jun scored 79, 94, and 60 on his three algebra tests. If his final exam score is to be counted as two test grades in determining
his course average, what grade must he make on his final exam to give him an average of 81?
a. 86 b. 87 c. 88 d. 89
Answer: A . 86 79 + 94 + 60 + 2( x )
= 81
5
x = 86
[84] In the present 40 M.E. members, 27 like to play basketball while 25 like to play baseball. How many like both?
a. 10 b. 11 c. 12 d. 13
Answer: C . 12
Given : 40 M.E. members
27 - like to play basketball Basketball Baseball
(27 − x ) + ( x ) + (25 − x ) = 40
52 − x = 40
x = 12 members who like both
CSF ENGINEERING REVIEW CENTER SOLUTIONS MATH0003 pg.20
[85] How much coffee costing 85 pesos per kg must be added to 150 kg costing 90 pesos per kg to make a mixture of 87 pesos per
kg?
a. 200 kg b. 210 kg c. 220 kg d. 225 kg
Answer: D. 225 kg
For Mixture Problems: Use Block Diagram
[87] How much water must be added to 8 liters of 6% saline solution to reduce the concentration to 4%?
a. 2 L b. 2.5 L c. 3 L d. 4 L
Answer: D. 4 L
Use Block Diagram: 6% + 0% = 4%
8L x 8L + x
0.06(8) + 0( x ) = 0.04( x + 8)
0.48 + 0 = 0.04x + 0.32
0.16 = 0.04x
x = 4L
[88] A service station has 92-octane gasoline and 98-octane gasoline. How many liters of 92-octane gasoline should be mixed to
provide 12 liters of 96-octane gasoline needed for chemical research?
a. 4 L b. 6 L c. 5 L d. 8 L
Answer: A. 4 L
Use Block Diagram: 98% + 92% = 96%
12 L - x x 12 L
Answer: A. 24 1
Working Equations : x= y or 4x = y Equation 1
For Age Problems: Use Tabulation 4
x = z - 10 ; x + 10 = z Equation 2
Name Present Age x + y + z = 46 Equation 3
Fausto x
Required : y = age of Joey
Joey y
Allan z substitute equation 1 and 2 to equation 3,
x + (4x) + (x + 10) = 46
6x = 46 - 10
6x = 36
x=6
Therefore, y = 4x = 4(6) = 24 age of Joey
[90] If John was four times as old as Jerry 8 years ago, and if John will be twice as old as Jerry 8 years from now, how old is John
now?
a. 16 b. 24 c. 32 d. 40
Answer: D. 40
Use Tabulation:
Name Age 8 years ago Present Age Age 8 years from now
John 4x 4x + 8 4x + 16
Jerry x x+8 x + 16
4x + 16 = 2( x + 16)
4x + 16 = 2x + 32
2x = 16
x=8
Therefore, 4x + 8 = 4(8) + 8 = 40 present age of John
[91] Four times Maria’s present age is four more than 8 times what Anna’s age was 2 years ago. Three times Anna’s present age is
3 more than twice what Maria’s age was 4 years ago. Find the present age of Maria.
a. 17 b. 14 c. 19 d. 11
Answer: C. 19
Name Age 4 years ago Age 2 years ago Present Age
Use Tabulation:
Maria y–4 y–2 y
Anna x–4 x–2 x
Answer: D. 24
Use Tabulation: Let A = present age of Anna
[94] If the digits of the number are reversed, the number is increased by 36. The sum of the digits in the number is two and one-
half times their difference. What is the number?
a. 45 b. 56 c. 37 d. 34
1
Let x = tenth' s digit y + x = 2 ( y − x ) Equation 2
Answer: C. 37 2
y = unit' s digit or
10x + y = the number 5y 5x
y+x= − multiply both sides by 2
10y + x = reversed number 2 2
Working Equations : 2y + 2 x = 5y - 5x
10y + x = (10x + y) + 36 Equation 1 7x = 3y
7x
y= substitute to equation 1
3
CSF ENGINEERING REVIEW CENTER SOLUTIONS MATH0003 pg.23
7x 7x
10 + x = 10x + + 36 multiply both sides by 3
3 3
70x + 3x = 30x + 7 x + 108
73x − 37 x = 108
36x = 108
x = 3 the tenth' s digit
7(3)
thus, y= = 7 the unit' s digits
3
Therefore, 10(3) + 7 = 37 the nummber
[95] A coin purse contains 5¢, 10¢, and 25¢ coins. The number of 10¢ coins is three times as many 5¢ coins and the 25¢ coins is
two more than the 10¢ coins. If the total value of its content is P4.90, how many of each kind of coins are in the purse?
a. 4 for 5¢; 12 for 10¢; 14 for 25¢ b. 7 for 5¢; 9 for 10¢; 17 for 25¢
c. 3 for 5¢; 16 for 10¢; 15 for 25¢ d. 8 for 5¢; 8 for 10¢; 6 for 25¢
[96] Mike has twice as many 25-centavo coins than 10-centavo coins. If he has a total of P60, how many of each kind of coins are
there?
a.100 for 10 cents; 200 for 25 cents c. 50 for 10 cents; 60 for 25 cents
b. 90 for 10 cents; 85 for 25 cents d. 60 for 10 cents; 68 for 25 cents
[97] A tank can be filled by two pipes in 4 and 6 hours, respectively. It can be emptied by a third pipe in 5 hours. How long can an
empty tank be filled if the 3 pipes are open?
a. 1.62 hr b. 2.62 hr c. 3.62 hr d. 4.62 hr
Answer: D. 4.62 1 1 1 1
+ − =
4 6 5 t
13 1
=
60 t
60
t= = 4.62 hours
13
CSF ENGINEERING REVIEW CENTER SOLUTIONS MATH0003 pg.24
[98] A man and a boy can dig a trench in 20 days. It would take the boy 9 days long to dig it alone that it would take the man.
How long would it take the boy to dig alone?
a. 36 days b. 39 days c. 45 days d. 48 days
Answer: C. 45 days
1 1 1
+ = Equation 1
M B 20 U sin g quadratic formula or Calculator(EQN Mode, 2nd Degree),
B = M + 9 Equation 2 M = 36 days
substitute Equation 2 to Equation 1, thus, B = M + 9 = 36 + 9 = 45 days
1 1 1
+ = multiply both sides by (M)(M + 9)(20)to check : 1 + 1 = 1
M M + 9 20 M B 20
20(M + 9) + 20M = M(M + 9) 1 1 1
+ =
20M + 180 + 20M = M 2 + 9M 36 45 20
M 2 − 31M − 180 = 0 1 1
=
20 20
[99] It takes Alfredo twice as it takes Efren to do a piece of work. Working together, they can do it in 6 days. How long would it
take Efren to do it alone?
a. 8 days b. 9 days c. 10 days d. 12 days
Answer: B. 9 days 1 1 1
+ =
A E 6
but A = 2E
thus,
1 1 1
+ = multiply both sides by 6E
2E E 6
3+6 = E
E = 9 days (it will take 9 days for Efren to do the the work alone)
[100] Mike, Mel and Joey can mow the lawn in 4, 6, and 7 hours respectively. What fraction of the yard can they mow in 1 hour if
they work together?
a. 47/84 b. 45/84 c. 84/47 d. 39/60
Answer: A. 47/84 1 1 1 1 1 1 47
Fraction of the yard they can mow = + + = + + =
Mike Mel Joey 4 6 7 84
[101] At what time between 3 and 4 o’clock will the hands of the clock be together?
a. 3:13 4/11 b. 3:16 4/11 c. 3:17 6/11 d. 3: 18 9/11
Let x = the minute spaces traveled by the minute hand for the minute and hour hands be together starting 12.
x/12 + 15 = the minute spaces traveled by the hour hand at the same time
0 minute = desired clock position or minute space between minute hand and hour hand
CSF ENGINEERING REVIEW CENTER SOLUTIONS MATH0003 pg.25
Working Equation :
x
x min x - + 15 = 0
12
x
15 min x − − 15 = 0
12
12 x − x
= 15
12
y=
x
min
11x = 15(12)
12
180 4
x=
or 16 minutes
11 11
4
Therefore, at 3 : 16 the hands of the clock will be together.
11
Shortcut Solution: Just refer to the minute spaces traveled by the minute hand,
Shortcut Solution: Just refer to the minute spaces traveled by the minute hand,
[103] How many minutes after one o’clock will the hands of a clock form a right angle?
a. 21.82 b. 21.73 c. 22.82 d. 22.72
Answer: A. 21.82
Shortcut Solution: Just refer to the minute spaces traveled by the minute hand,
[104] Two jet planes traveling toward each other took off at the same time from two airports located 4800 km apart. If they passed
each other after 2 hours, determine the speed (kph) of the faster plane if one plane is flying at 160 kph faster than the other.
a. 1280 b. 1300 c. 1320 d. 1350
dA dB
dB = R Bt B
4800 km d B = R B (2) Equation 2
But d A + d B = 4800
t A = 2hrs t B = 2hrs
thus,
R A = 160 kph + R B RB
(320 + 2R B ) + (2R B ) = 4800
R B = 1120 kph
therefore, R A = 160 + 1120 = 1280 kph
[105] A man driving his car at a certain speed will reach his destination 6 hours. If he increased his speed by 24 kph, he would have
reached his destination in 5 hours. Find the distance of his destination.
a. 750 km b. 720 km c. 650 km d. 600 km
An Arithmetic Progression is a sequence of numbers in which each term, after the first is obtained by adding fixed number
to the preceding term called common difference.
The following are examples of arithmetic progressions with the computed common difference “d”.
1, 6, 11, 16,…… --------> d = 6 – 1 = 5
4, 1, -2, -5,...….. --------> d = 1 – 4 = -3
5, 12 + 4p, 19 + 8p,…. --------> d = (12 + 4p) – 5 = 7 + 4p
If “a” denotes the first term of an arithmetic progression and “d” for the common difference, then the “n” of the arithmetic
progression are:
a, a + d, a + 2d, a + 3d,….a +(n-1)d
From the foregoing elements the nth term, denoted by L, of an arithmetic progression is:
L = a + (n − 1)d
Sum of the Terms of Arithmetic Progression (S)
n
S= (a + L )
2
II. Geometric Progression (G.P.)
A Geometric Progression is a sequence of numbers in which each term, after the first, is obtained by multiplying the
preceding number by a constant called the common ratio. The elements of the sequence are called terms.
The following are the notations used for geometric progression
a = first term r = common ratio S = sum of the terms
n = number of terms L = last term, or nth term
L = arn −1
The following sequences are geometric progression:
4, 2, 1,……… --------> r = 1/2
2, -3, 9/2,…… --------> r = -3/2
Sum of the Terms of a Geometric Progression (S) For Infinite Geometric Progression
a (1 − r n ) a
S= S=
1− r 1− r
CSF ENGINEERING REVIEW CENTER SOLUTIONS MATH0003 pg.28
[106] Find the 30th term of the arithmetic progression (A.P.) : 10, 7, 4,…..
a. -77 b. -66 c. -44 d. -30
Answer: A. -77
Solution: Given: d = 7 – 10 = -3 ; a = 10 and n = 30
Required: L
L = a + ( n – 1)d
L = 10 + (30 – 1)(-3) = -77
[107] Find the sum of the first 12 terms in the series of number 3, 6, 9, 12,…..
a. 245 b. 367 c. 234 d. 569
Answer: C. 234
Solution: Given: d = 6 – 3 = 3 ; a = 3 and n = 12
Required: S
n
S = ( a + L)
2
but L = ?
L = a + (n - 1)d = 3 + (12 - 1)(3) = 36
12
thus, S = (3 + 36) = 234
2
[108] Which term of the sequence 4, 7, 10, …… is 52?
a. 15th term b. 19th term c. 16th term d. 17th term
[109] Find the value of k so that 8k + 4, 6k – 2, and 2k – 7 will form an arithmetic progression.
a. 1/3 b. 2 c. 1/2 d. 3
Answer: C. 1/2
Solution: Use the formula for the common difference, i.e.
(2nd term) – (1st term) = (3rd term) – (2nd term)
(6k – 2) – (8k + 4) = (2k – 7) – (6k – 2)
Simplifying we have, -2k – 6 = -4k – 5
k = 1/2
[110] Find the sum of the first 10 terms in the series of number, 3, 6, 12, 24,……
a. 3069 b. 3609 c. 3960 d. 3906
Answer: A. 3069
Solution: a = 3 ; n = 10 ; r = (6 ÷ 3) or (12÷ 6) = 2
a (1 − r n ) 3(1 − 210 )
S= = = 3069
1− r 1− 2
[111] Find the last term of the series 2, 4, 8, 16,….. to the 15th term.
a. 32,678 b. 32,768 c. 23,867 d. 23,786
Answer: B. 32,768
Solution: a = 2 ; n = 15 ; r = (4 ÷ 2) or (8÷ 4) = 2 thus, L = ar n −1 = 2(2)15−1 = 32,768
CSF ENGINEERING REVIEW CENTER SOLUTIONS MATH0003 pg.29
[112] Each year, a machine loses 20% of the value it has at the beginning of the year. Find the original value of the machine if its
value at the end of sixth year is 120,000 pesos.
a. 457,764 pesos b. 572,205 pesos c. 715,256 pesos d. 366,211 pesos
[113] Find the sum of all positive integers divisible by 13 between 100 and 1000.
a. 37,674 b. 37,856 c. 38,038 d. 38,220
Answer: A. 37,674
Solution: To get the first term: 100 ÷ 3 =7.69 (consider the decimals) ≈ 8 8 x 13 = 104 (first term)
Thus, a = 104
To get the last term: 1000 ÷ 3 = 76.92 (do not consider the decimals) 76 76 x 13 = 988 (last term)
Thus, L = 988
Common difference, d = 13 (divisible by 13 104, 117, 130,…..988) i.e. 117-104 =13
L = a + (n - 1)d
n
988 = 104 + (n - 1)13 S= ( a + L)
2
988 − 104 = 13n − 13
69
988 − 104 + 13 = 13n S= (104 + 988)
2
897 = 13n S = 37,674
n = 69 (number of terms)
[114] A rubber ball is made to fall from a height of 50 feet and is observed to rebound 2/3 of the distance it falls. How far will the
ball travel before coming to rest if the ball continues to fall in this manner.
a. 200 feet b. 225 feet c. 250 feet d. 275 feet
Answer: C. 250 ft a
Solution: Use Sum of Infinite Geometric Progression, S =
1− r
where: a = 50 + 2/3 (50) = 83 1/3 ft ; r = 2/3
1
83
a 3 = 250 ft
Thus, S = =
1- r 2
1−
3
[115] A product has a current selling price of P325.00. If the selling price is expected to decline at the rate of 10% per annum,
what will be the selling price four years hence?
a. P 213.23 b. P 202.75 c. 302.75 d. 156.00
Answer: A. P 213.23
Solution: Given: a = P325.00 (first term, because it is the current selling price)
r = 100% – 10% = 90% or 0.90 (because the price is decreasing at the rate of 10%)
n = 5 number of terms (current price, price after 1st yr., price after 2nd yr., price after 3rd
th
yr., and price after 4 yr.)
Required: L = ? (selling price after four years)
L = ar n −1
L = 325(0.90) 5−1
L = P 213.23
CSF ENGINEERING REVIEW CENTER SOLUTIONS MATH0003 pg.30
[116] If one third of the air in a tank is removed by each stroke of an air pump, what fractional part of the total air is removed in 6
strokes?
a. 0.7122 b. 0.9122 c. 0.6122 d. 0.8122
Answer: B. 0.9122
Solution: Given: r = 1 – 1/3 = 2/3 (because only 2/3 of air remains in a tank per stroke of an air pump)
n = 1+ 6 = 7 (initial amount, amount after 1st stroke, amount after 2nd stroke, amount after
3 stroke, amount after 4th stroke, amount after 5th stroke, and amount after 6th stroke)
rd
Let a = a1 (initial amount of air) and L = a7 (amount of air after 7th stroke)
L = ar n −1 Thus, the fractional part removed is simply :
2
a 7 = a 1 ( ) 7 −1 a1 - a 7 = a1 -
64
a1 =
665
a 1 or 0.9122 of the total or original amount of air
3 729 729
64
a7 = a1
729
[117] The fourth term of a geometric progression is 216 and 6th term is 1944. Find the 8th term.
a. 17,649 b. 17,496 c. 16,749 d. 17,964
Answer: B. 17,496
Solution: Given: 4th term of G.P = 216 (let it be a4)
Consider : 4 th term to 8 th term (total of 5 terms)
6th term of G.P = 1944 (let it be a6)
Required: 8th term or a8 but r = 3 (still the same)
Consider : only 4 th
term to 6 th
term (total of 3 terms) Let L = a 8 and a = a 4
Let L = a 6 and a = a 4 Thus,
Thus, a 6 = a 4 r n −1 a 8 = a 4 r n −1
[118] The geometric mean and harmonic mean of two numbers are 12 and 7 1/5 respectively. What are the numbers?
a. 4 and 36 b. 6 and 24 c. 8 and 18 d. 9 and 16
FORMULAS
:
Answer: A. 4 and 36
ForGeometricMean(G.M.): G.M.= n x1 ⋅ x2.........xn
n where : n = number of terms
For HarmonicMean(H.M.): H.M.=
1 1 1
+ + ...........
x1 x2 xn
Answer: A. 8 1785
= 178517851785............
9999
Thus, thereare 4 repeatingdigits, i.e.1785
1 because 1st ← 1
no. of repeating digits ← 4
= 0.25 for 1
By considering only the decimals :
2 because 2 nd ← 2
= 0.50 for 7 Notice that if the decimal is .25 the digit is "1" , for decimal .50 the digit is "7" ,
no. of repeating digits ← 4
for the decimal .75 the digt is "8" and for the decimal .00 the digit is "5".
3 because 3 rd ← 3
= 0.75 for 8 thus, it also follows :
no. of repeating digits ← 4
th
4 because 4 ← 4 1987
= 1.00 for 5 = 496.75 the resulting decimals is .75
no. of repeating digits ← 4 4
5 because 5 th ← 5 therefore, the 1987 th digit is "8"
= 1.25 for 1
no. of repeating digits ← 4
6 because 6 th ← 6
= 1.50 for 7
no. of repeating digits ← 4
M
and so on
[120] Three numbers are in arithmetic progression. Their sum is 15, and the sum of their squares is 83. Find the lowest number.
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
[121] The 100th term of the arithmetic progression 1.01 , 1.00 , 0.99 ………is?
a. 0.02 b. 0.01 c. 0.2 d. 0.1
Answer: A. 5,000 m3 1 1
V~ ; V=k
P P
thus, k = PV = P1V1 = P2 V2
Given : V1 = 10,000 m 3 ; P1 = 20 psi ; P2 = 40 psi
Solution : P1V1 = P2 V2
20(10,000) = 40(V2 )
V2 = 5,000 m 3
[124] If a 3 lb-weight stretches a certain spring half an inch, how much would 8 lb-weight stretch the spring without exceeding the
elastic limit. Note: The elongation or compression of spring varies directly as the weight or load applied.
a. 3/4 in b. 4/3 inch c. 6/5 inch d. 1/8 inc
Answer: C. 103.7 ft
Let R = resistance
L = length
D = Diameter
thus,
L L
R~ 2
; R=k
D D2
2
RD 2 R 1 D1 R D 2
thus : k = = = 2 2
L L1 L2
Given : Solution :
L1 = 350 ft
R 1 D1 2 R 2 D 2 2
D1 = 3 mm =
L1 L2
R 1 = 1.08 ohms
(1.08)(3) 2 (0.72)(2) 2
R 2 = 0.72 ohm =
350 L2
D 2 = 2 mm
L 2 = 103.7 ft
Required : L 2 = ?