494 Answered Questions for the topic Finite Mathematics
10/12/14
If y varies directly to the square root of k, and k = 36 when y = 41. Find k when y = 205.
If y varies directly to the square root of k, and k = 36 when y = 41. Find k when y = 205.
10/12/14
The Inverse Square Law of Light states that the luminosity of a light source varies inversely..
The Inverse Square Law of Light states that the luminosity of a light source varies inversely to the square of the distance from the light source. When a light meter is 7 feet away from a light...
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10/12/14
Please Help! Word Problem
One way The Ideal Gas Law can be stated is: In a closed system with a constant volume, the the pressure exerted by the contained gas (measured in atmospheres) changes directly proportionally to...
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10/12/14
If a computer prints 21.9 lines in 12 seconds, how many lines can it print per minute? (Round to the nearest tenth.)
If a computer prints 21.9 lines in 12 seconds, how many lines can it print per minute? (Round to the nearest tenth.)
If z varies directly to b, and b = 21 when z = 2. Find z when b = 105.
If z varies directly to b, and b = 21 when z = 2. Find z when b = 105.
10/11/14
How to set up and answer interest problems
The Thorntons have just welcomed their second child into their family. Due to the increased size of theirfamily, they decide to move out of their little 2 bedroom apartment. They have saved $20,000...
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Finite Mathematics
10/08/14
Linear Programming
You have to purchase some kitchen cabinets. You realize that Cabinet X expenses $10 for every unit, obliges six square feet of floor space, and holds eight cubic feet of records. Cabinet Y costs...
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Finite Mathematics
10/06/14
Word Problem-4
A company is considering two insurance plans with coverage and premiums. Policy A: Fire/Theft: $10,000Liability: $180,000Premium: $50Policy B:Fire/Theft: $15,000Liability: $120,000Premium: $40A....
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Finite Mathematics
10/06/14
Linear Programming Problem
Each day I must have at least 480 IU of vitamin A, 5 mg of vitamin B1, and 100 mg of vitamin C. I can choose between pill 1, which contain 240 IU of vitamin A, 1 mg of vitamin B1, and 10 mg of...
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Finite Mathematics
10/06/14
Word Problem-6
A pension fund manager decides to invest a total at most $25 million in US Treasury bonds paying 5% annual interest and in mutual funds paying 7% annual interest. He plans to invest at least $5...
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Finite Mathematics
10/06/14
Word Problem-5
A dairy company gets milk from two dairies and then blends the milk to get the desired amount of butterfat. Milk from dairy I costs $2.40 per gallon, and milk from dairy II costs $0.80 per gallon....
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Finite Mathematics
10/01/14
Equilibrium quantity and equilibrium price
The demand equation for the Bohen Industries Jigrods is 3x+p-1500=0, where x is the quantity of items demanded per week, and p is the unit price in dollars. The supply equation is 2x-3p+1200=0,...
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Finite Mathematics
10/01/14
leasing of 2 trucks
The Foothill Truck Leasing Company leases 2 sizes of trucks:
$30/day plus $0.15/mile or $25/day plus $0.20/mile
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a) Find the functions describing the daily cost of each truck
b) Sketch the...
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09/30/14
Angelina and Brad are both running for class president….
Angelina and Brad are both running for class president. Angelina goes down a hallway in the school and puts a sticker on every 28 lockers. Brad goes down the same hallway, putting one of his...
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Finite Mathematics
09/29/14
Echelon method
Solve the following system of equations by using the inverse of the coefficient matrix if it exists and by the echelon method if the inverse doesn't exist.
6x+y=48
41x+7y+329
Finite Mathematics
09/29/14
Augmented matrix
Write an augmented matrix for the following systems of equations.
9x-5y+5z=-6
x-6y+3z=2
9y-8z=-5
Finite Mathematics
09/29/14
Matrices--#15
A's Shoes and B's Shoes Footwear both have outlets in City 1 and City 2. A's sells shoes for $70, sandals for $60, and boots for $140. B's prices are $50, $50, and $170 for shoes, sandals and...
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Finite Mathematics
09/29/14
Matrices--#6
The sizes of two matrices A and B are given. Find the sizes of the product AB and the product BA, whenever these products exist.
A is 4X3, and B is 2X4.
Find the size of the product BA
Finite Mathematics
09/29/14
Matrices--#5
The size of two matrices A and B are given. Find the sizes of the Product AB and the product BA, whenever these products exist. A is 5X3, and b is 3X1. Find the size of the product AB.
Finite Mathematics
09/23/14
Word Problem
A person has $30,000 invested in stock A and stock B. Stock A currently sells for $40 a share and stock B sells for $90 a share. If stock B triples in value and Stock A goes up 50%, his stock will...
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Finite Mathematics
09/21/14
Word Problem
You want to go shopping and you have $260 to spend. You go to the mall and find a store that sells jeans for $25, shirts for $50, and shoes for $20. How many jeans, shirts, and shoes can you get if...
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Finite Mathematics
09/21/14
Least square problem
A student wonders if tall women tend to date taller men than do short women. She measures herself, her dormitory roommate, and the women in the adjoining room; then she measures the next man each...
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Finite Mathematics
09/16/14
Word Problem
A person as $30,000 invested in stock A and stock B. Stock A currently sells for $40 a share and stock B sells for $90 a share. If stock B triples in value and stock A goes up 50% his stock will be...
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Finite Mathematics
09/16/14
Word problem
If 20 lb of rice and 30 lb of potatoes cost $29.80, and 30 lb of rice and 12 lb of potatoes cost $29.52, how much will 10 lb of rice and 50 lb of potatoes cost?
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