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03/04/18

A number less than twelve is sixty.what is the number?
a number less then twelve is sixty.what is the number?
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03/01/18

On a biased die, the probability of getting a three is 0.5
The die is rolled 350 times.Work out an estimate for the number of times the die will land on a three.
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03/01/18

Please Help on this Question!
Bob wanted to ride a bicycle from A at a speed of 12km/h which would let him be able to arrive at B on time. But delayed 20 mins, in the end, he had to 15km/hr and he arrived 4 mins earlier. What... more
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02/28/18

HELP I need to calculate the minimum scores needed on my 3 exams and final exam to pass with a 70%!
I'm taking a class with homework worth 10% of my grade, quizzes worth 25%, exams worth 40%, and a final exam worth 25%. If I finish 100% of my homework, get 50% of the quizzes right, and scored a... more
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02/27/18

It took 3 minutes to polish each piece of silverware. How many minutes did it take to polish 12 spoons, 12 knives, and 14 forks
It took 3 minutes to polish each piece of silverware. How many minutes did it take to polish 12 spoons, 12 knives, and 14 forks
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02/27/18

basketball player scrored 73 points in game, she made 26 more 2 point baskets,than 3 point baskets . how many 2 point and 3 point baskets did she make
need help with word problems
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02/26/18

Help with word problems in college algebra
Benjamin threw a rock straight up from a cliff that was 80ft above the water. If the height of the rock h, in feet, after t seconds is given by the equation h=-16t^2+44t+80, how long will it take... more
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02/26/18

The experimental drug caused side effects in 38% of those who took it. If 1520 experienced side effects, how many people took the experimental drug?
Solve by making an equation 
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02/26/18

angle between two lines the vertives of a triangle are at A(5,4) , B(-1,7) ,C(-5,-4) find the Interior angle at the vertex C.
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02/22/18

a laptop computer is purchased for 2000, after each year the resale value decreases by 25% what will the resale value be a after 3 years
its equations with a percent
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02/21/18

A team played 81 games in a season. How many games did they win? Lose? Tie?
A hockey team played 81 games in a season. They won fewer than 3 times the number of ties, and lost eight fewer than they won. How many games did they win? Lose? Tie?
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02/20/18

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a jet plane traveling 450 mph overtakes a propeller plane traveling at 250 mph that had a three hour head start. how far from thr starting points are thr planes?
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Word Problems Algebra 1 Algebra Perimeter

02/20/18

Which equation would you write that can be used to determine the dimensions of a yard?
John fenced his backyard using 550 feet of fencing. The width of his yard is 10 feet less than twice the length. Which equation can be used to determine the dimensions of his yard? Is it x + (2x -... more
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02/20/18

The cost of a Frigbox refrigerator is $900, and depreciates $40 each year. The cost of an Arctic Air refrigerator is $1390, and it depreciates $110 per year.
The cost of a Frigbox refrigerator is $900, and depreciates $40 each year. The cost of an Arctic Air refrigerator is $1390, and it depreciates $110 per year.   (a) Find an equation for the value... more
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02/20/18

It is a hard word problem
on a street with 24 houses 9 houses have fewer than 6 rooms, 8 houses have more than 7 rooms and, and 4 houses have more than 8 rooms. What is the total number of houses on street that are either... more
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Word Problems Math Algebra Inequalities

02/20/18

Please, give an appropriate mathematical statement for the following problem
An open box is to be formed out of a rectangle piece of cardboard whose length is 12cm longer than its width. To form the box, a square of side 5 cm will be removed from each corner of the... more
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Word Problems Math Algebra 2 Word Problem

02/18/18

travel 92 miles, it takes Sue, 3 hours less time than it takes Doreen to travel 49 miles Sue travels 16 miles per hour faster than Doreen. Find times rates of b
doreens mph and hour sues mph and hour
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02/18/18

A man flies a small airplane from Fargo to Bismarck, North Dakota --- a distance of 180 miles.
A man flies a small airplane from Fargo to Bismarck, North Dakota --- a distance of 180 miles. Because he is flying into a head wind, the trip takes him 2 hours. On the way back, the wind is still... more
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02/18/18

Greg and Gary start a bicycle race at the same place and time. Is there a simple solution for elementary school student?
Greg and Gary start a bicycle race at the same place and time.Greg travels at a constant speed of 16 miles/hour and Gary at a constant speed of 12 miles/hour. Greg finishes the race 2 hours ahead... more
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Word Problems Ratios Cross Multiply

02/18/18

Raisins and sunflower seeds are sold together in packages of 250 g. Ratio 3 to 5. Determine the mass of raisins in a package.
In order to get full marks I need to show my work properly.   Raisins and sunflower seeds are sold together in packages of 250 g. The ratio of the mass of raisins to the mass of sunflower seeds... more
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02/16/18

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The denominator of a fraction is three more than the numerator. If five is subtracted from both the numerator and the denominator, the resulting fraction is 1/2. Find the original fraction
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02/15/18

A certain number added to its square is 30
find the numbers
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02/14/18

The bike shop charges $10 for flat tire repair and $40 for a full tune up. The total receipts for services was $3,000. Ten tune ups were done. How many flat t
The bike shop charges $10 for flat tire repair and $40 for a full tune up. The total receipts for services was $3,000. Ten tune ups were done. How many flat tires were repaired? What were the total... more
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02/14/18

A clothing store purchased 2 times as many dresses as skirts. The total number of new items in inventory was 120. How many of each were purchased?
A clothing store purchased 2 times as many dresses as skirts. The total number of new items in inventory was 120. How many of each were purchased?
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02/14/18

The grocery store pays a 15% tax on alcohol sales. The total tax paid last year was $3,750. What was the total sales for alcohol last year?
The grocery store pays a 15% tax on alcohol sales. The total tax paid last year was $3,750. What was the total sales for alcohol last year?
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