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explicit formula problem

Malcolm's parents put $1,200 into a savings account when he was born in 2006. every birthday, Malcolm's parents deposit 10% more than the previous year.Determine the explicit formula for the... more

explicit formula problem

Malcolm's parents put $1,200 into a savings account when he was born in 2006. every birthday, Malcolm's parents deposit 10% more than the previous year. Determine the explicit formula for the... more
Word Problem

04/02/17

Last summer, you worked two part- time jobs over your 8 week break and earned $2919. The problem is you can’t remember how many hours you worked each week

The problem isyou can’t remember how many hoursyou worked each week at yoursecond job.You remember that you worked35 hours per week at your firstjob for $8.50 per hour and thatyou earned $10.50 at... more
Word Problem Algebra 1

04/01/17

Word problem. Please assist me with solving. Listed in description

Elena collects the money from her co-workers and goes to the sub house to get lunches for all. She collects $17.90 and has orders for twice as many sandwiches as drinks. If sub sandwiches are $3.98... more
Word Problem

03/30/17

how many pounds of candy that sells for $0.75 per lb must be mixed with candy that sells for $1.34 per lb to obtain a 7 lb mixture that sells for $0.92 per lb

It needs the weight for both $0.75 candy and the$1.26 candy.
Word Problem Math Word Problem

03/30/17

What is the amount of the tip Elisa will give to the server?

Elisa takes her family and friends to a fresh food farm restaurant to celebrate her husband’s birthday. The total bill, before tax, comes to $149. She was very satisfied with the service and... more
Word Problem

03/29/17

Kwok spent 180 on hats and scarves for gifts for his employees. he bought 12 scarves and 18 hats. How much are the hats and scarves?

Kwok spent 180 on hats and scarves for gifts for his employees. he bought 12 scarves and 18 hats. How much are the hats and scarves?
Word Problem

03/29/17

can't solve

An engineer traveled 165 mi by car and then an additional 675 mi by plane. The rate of the plane was three times the rate of the car. The total trip took 6 h. Find the rate of the car.
Word Problem

03/29/17

train issue

Train A leaves Westtown and travels at 50 mph toward Smithville, 330 miles away. At the same time, Train B leaves Smithville and travels at 60 mph toward Westtown.
Word Problem

03/29/17

how to calculate total with unknows?

ann and clara had the same number of stickers. after ann gave clara 48 stickers, clara had 4 times as many stickers. how many stickers do they have together?
Word Problem

03/29/17

if 4 weeks is 60%, how many weeks is 100%

Mary has been saving money for the past 4 weeks. In those 4 weeks she has reached only 60% of your goal. At this rate how if she continues saving the same about of money how many weeks will it take... more
Word Problem

03/28/17

douglas was planting grape vines. he completed 2 4/5 rows of grapes each hour he worked. After completing 140 rows of grapes, hoe many hours had he worked?

douglas was planting grape vines. he completed 2 4/5 rows of grapes each hour he worked. After completing 140 rows of grapes, hoe many hours had he worked?
Word Problem

03/28/17

STORY PROBLEM

If the president of a university makes three times as much as one of the department head. If their total salaries equal 250,000 find the the department's head salary. 
Word Problem Math

03/28/17

Mr geometry, Ms Algebra and Ms Calculus ordered similarly priced lunches and agreed to split the bill plus 15% tip.

How much is person pay if the BILL IS $24.60 

03/28/17

Suppose you buy a camcorder for $495 from A1 Electronics. The camcorder is on sale for 25% off and the sales tax rate in yours country is 5 1/2%.

How much is the discoun? How much is the sales tax, what is the total cost of the camcorder
Word Problem

03/28/17

Kayla can do 216 sit ups in 8 minutes. How many sit ups can she do in 5 minutes?

If Kayla can do 216 sit ups in 8 minutes. How many sit ups can she do in 5 minutes? 
Word Problem Score

03/27/17

How many different ways could each team arrive at the score of 42- 37 if the are only allowed to score 3 point field goals and 7 point touchdowns?

In the Mascot Football League, the teams can score only 3- point field goals and 7-point touchdowns; so safeties or extra points are not allowed. In one contest, the SEC Mascots defeated the ACC... more
Word Problem

03/27/17

A solution must contain 2% acetic acid. If 24 ounces of acid are available, how much solution can be mad

A solution must contain 2% acetic acid.  If 24 ounces of acid are available , how much solution can be made  
Word Problem

03/27/17

If i have $18450 it is made up from $200 note and $50 note. If the $200 was twice bigger than $50 how many $200 would we have

its all up there but since i need to doo 20 characters i just wrote this
Word Problem

03/26/17

Length and width

A plumber cut a 48-foot piece of pipe into two pieces. The length of the longer piece was twelve feet more than twice the length of the shorter piece. What was the length of each piece of pipe?
Word Problem

03/26/17

Joules of energy

In kick boxing, the energy needed to break a board of standard width and thickness varies inversely with the length of the board. If 3.7 Joules of energy are required to break a 30-inch board, how... more
Word Problem

03/26/17

Mass of a person

The number of kilograms of water in a person’s body varies directly as the person’s mass. A person with a mass of 90 kg contains 60 kg of water. How many kilograms of water are in a person with a... more
Word Problem

03/26/17

Calculate average mph

Barbara left Amanda's house heading toward the ocean. One hour later,Amanda left driving 8mph faster than Barbara in an effort to catch up with her. After four hours, Amanda caught up with Barbara.... more

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