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Algebra Word Problem

01/30/17

I have 30,000 ft of rail. Which is roughly 7 miles. I need to know how many tons are in this when 3ft of rail is equal to 130 pounds

30,000ft of rail is roughly 7 miles 3ft of rail is equal to 130pounds  how many tons is there 
Algebra Word Problem

01/29/17

algebra word problem

A certain number of cats (more than 1) had 161 kittens. Each cat had the same number of kittens(more than 1) and each cat had fewer kittens than there were cats. Find the number of cats
Algebra Word Problem

01/26/17

Alan's scores on his first three exams are 79, 61, and 54. What must Alan score on his next exam to average 71 for all four exams?

I know the answer to the question. I'm just not sure how to arrive at that answer. The description for solving these word problems was quite vague in the chapter preceding the exercises. It offered... more
Algebra Word Problem

01/25/17

how long will it take the car to pass the​ truck?

A truck enters a highway driving 60 mph. A car enters the highway at the same place 10 minutes later and drives 65 mph in the same direction. From the time the car enters the highway, how long will... more
Algebra Word Problem

01/24/17

Algebra word problem Solving for a variable

I am a number less than 3000. When you divide me by 32, my remainder is 30.  When you divide my by 58, my remainder is 44.  What number am I?
Algebra Word Problem

01/24/17

How old am I if 500 reduced by 3 times my age is 209

I'm not sure how to solve this problem 
Algebra Word Problem

01/24/17

Problem in disription

Julie and Eric row their boat (at a constant speed) 24 miles downstream for 4 hours, helped by the current. Rowing at the same rate, the trip back against the current takes 6 hours. Find the rate... more
Algebra Word Problem

01/24/17

How many liters of grape juice must be added to 14 liters of OJ to make a drink that is 16H% grape juice?

How many liters of grape juice must be added to 14 liters of OJ to make a drink that is 16% grape juice?
Algebra Word Problem

01/23/17

How many liters of grape juice must be added to 14 liters of OJ to make a drink that is 16% grape juice?

 How many liters of grape juice must be added to 14 liters of OJ to make a drink that is 16% grape juice?
Algebra Word Problem Algebra

01/23/17

if you pay $1550 per quarter pound how much do u pay per gram

If someone sells u a quarter pound for $1550.00, how much do u pay per gram and also per ounce ?
Algebra Word Problem

01/23/17

An appliance store decreases the price of a​ 19-in. television set 18​% to a sale price of $514.55. What was the original​ price?

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Algebra Word Problem

01/22/17

a student has some $1 bills and $5 bills in her wallet. She has a total of 15 bills that are worth $47. How many of each type of bills does she have?

solve using substitution or elimination
Algebra Word Problem

01/22/17

Shanika has invested in three different stocks. Stock A is currently worth $3.50 per share. Stock B is worth $9.00 per share, while stock C is worth $10.00 per

Shanika has invested in three different stocks. Stock A is currently worth $3.50 per share. Stock B is worth $9.00 per share, while stock C is worth $10.00 per share. Shanika purchased half as many... more
Algebra Word Problem Algebra 2 Venn Diagram

01/20/17

In a survey of the dining preferences of 110 dormitory students at the end of the spring semester?

the following facts were discovered about Adam's Lunch (AL), Pizza Tower (PT), and the Dining Hall (DH). 25 liked AL but not PT 15 liked AL only 58 liked AL 63 liked PT 27 liked DH 25 liked PT and... more
Algebra Word Problem

01/20/17

During the Great Singapore Sale, Ravi, Johan, Meng and Emma shared the cost of a present.

During the Great Singapore Sale, Ravi, Johan, Meng and Emma shared the cost of a present.Ravi paid 50% of the total amount paid by the other 3 friends.Meng paid 60% of the total amount paid bu... more
Algebra Word Problem

01/20/17

In a squash competition, each player played once with everyone else.

In a squash competition, each player played once with everyone else.Gordon played with 4 times as many boys as girls.Jayanthi played with 5 times as many boys as girls.How many more boys than girls... more
Algebra Word Problem

01/20/17

Mrs Lee gave $720 to her daughters, Jane, Kaylene and Lydia in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4 respectively.

Mrs Lee gave $720 to her daughters, Jane, Kaylene and Lydia in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4 respectively.What percentage of Lydia's money must she give away to her sisters so that all the 3 girls have an... more
Algebra Word Problem Algebra 2

01/19/17

1095=1000(1+r/2)^2

This is an interest problem I need to solve. It is asking me to solve for r  
Algebra Word Problem

01/18/17

The numbers of volunteers of a worldwide organization has increased from 5.5 million in 2003 to 11.7 million in 2011.

Find an equation for the line containing the given points. Let x represent the number of years after 2000 and y the number of volunteers, in millions.             I need the equation for the... more
Algebra Word Problem

01/16/17

Solve for the number of tables & how much earned.

Chris is deciding between two waiting jobs. The first pays $2.15 plus tips which average to $2.50 a table. The second pays $5.25 plus tips which average to $2.15 a table. How many tables must Chris... more
Algebra Word Problem

01/16/17

Algebra 2 Substitution Elimination Question

Ben has a total of $20,000 invested in two municipal bonds that have yields of 7% and 11% simple interest per year, respectively. if the total interest he receives from the bonds in 1 year is... more

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