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Word Problems

09/26/13

Chad sold 523 CD's last month. He sold 163 more CD's this month than last month > How many CD's did Chad sell in all?
It's a word problem
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08/13/13

Two trains leaving the station at different times...
Two trains are driving toward one another. The first train leaves Town A at 5am traveling at 60 miles per hour. The second train leaves Town B at 7am traveling at 70 miles per hour. the distance... more
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07/30/13

Suppose you were given $1000 from your uncle. You deposited that money in a bank and added $70 per month..
Suppose you were given $1000 from your uncle. You deposited that money in a bank and added $70 per month. Write an equation to model how much money you have deposited after months. Let S be the... more
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07/25/13

In 1994, the moose population in a park was measured to be 3340..
In 1994, the moose population in a park was measured to be 3340. By 1996, the population was measured again to be 3200. If the population continues to change linearly: Find a formula for the moose... more
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Word Problems Factoring Word Problems

07/24/13

what is 14 1/2 feet minus 13.71 feet?
JOHN NEEDED 13.71 FEET OF WIRE TO FIX A LAMP. HE BOUGHT 14 AND A HALF FEET OF WIRE. HOW MUCH WIRE DID HE HAVE LEFT AFTER FIXING THE LAMP?
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Word Problems

06/26/13

If I worked 6 hos and was paid 500. Then the next month i worked at 10.00 per hour and made 560. Write an equation to model where x is the number of additional
If I worked 6 hos and was paid 500. Then the next month i worked at 10.00 per hour and made 560. Write an equation to model where x is the number of additional hours  
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06/11/13

Find 4 consectutive even integers where the product of the two smaller numbers is 72 less than the product of the two larger numbers.
Find 4 consecutive even integers where the product of the two smaller numbers is 72 less than the product of the two larger numbers.I'm never able to understand word problems...
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Word Problems

04/25/13

on in the second week of april can you tell us how many watermelons did he manage of the two weeks of april
plese helpo me
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Word Problems

04/16/13

Algebra Word Problems
A baseball team has home games on Friday and Saturday. The two games together earn $3482.50 for the team. Friday's game generates $557.50 less than Saturday's game. How much money was taken in each... more
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Word Problems Math

04/15/13

How fast will they have to drive ?
Lou leaves fra cross country excursion traveling on a bicycle at 30 miles per hour. His friends are driving the trip and will meet him at serveral rest stops along the way. The first stop is... more
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04/15/13

The sum of two numbers is 84. The larger exceeds the smaller by 22. What are the numbers?
Word Problems (system of equations)
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Word Problems Algebra Equations

04/02/13

Jamie earned 15 more points on her test than Paul earned. Their points added up to 143. How many points did each student earn?
The question is self explanatory....HELP ME!!!!!
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Word Problems

03/13/13

A coffee distributor needs to mix a(n) Kenya coffee blend that normally sells for $11.60 per pound with a they mix?
A coffee distributor needs to mix a(n) Kenya coffee blend that normally sells for $11.60 per pound with a Queen City coffee blend that normally sells for $14.30 per pound to create 70 pounds of a... more
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Word Problems

03/12/13

A rectangular room is 1.3 times as long as it is wide, and its perimeter is 35 meters.
A rectangular room is 1.3 times as long as it is wide, and its perimeter is 35 meters. Find the dimension of the room. The length is ? meters and the width is ? meters.
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Word Problems

03/12/13

The admission fee at an amusement park is $2.00 for children and $6.80 for adults.
The admission fee at an amusement park is $2.00 for children and $6.80 for adults. On a certain day, 285 people entered the park, and the admission fees collected totaled 1458 dollars. How many... more
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Word Problems

03/12/13

A man flies a small airplane from Fargo to Bismarck, North Dakota
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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Word Problems

03/12/13

A rectangular room is 1.3 times as long as it is wide, and its perimeter is 35 meters.
A rectangular room is 1.3 times as long as it is wide, and its perimeter is 35 meters. Find the dimension of the room. The length is : meters and the width is meters.
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Word Problems Ratios And Proportions

01/29/13

Can you help me with a math word problem?
The ratio of Jim's money to Peter's money was 4:7 at first.  After Jim spent 1/2 of his money and Peter spent $60, Peter had twice as much money as Jim.  How much money did Jim have at first?
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Word Problems Algebra Help

01/07/13

Percentage word problem
Amanda sells subscriptions for jazz magazine. For each subscription sale,she receives a 15% commission. A subscription sells for $25. If Amanda sells 5 subscription per week,how much will she earn... more
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Word Problems Percentage

12/11/12

Can anyone help me with these percentage of change/precentage problems?
Roberto farms a tract of land that typically yields 69.6 kilograms of peas. Afertilizer manufacturer claims that its fertilizer will produce a 60% increasein the yield. What total amount of pears... more
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Word Problems

12/02/12

word problem
an investor invested a total $2900 in two mutual funds, one fund earned 7% where the other earned 2%, the investors total profit was $148. what was the amount invested in the fund that earned... more
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Word Problems

11/12/12

a recipe calls for 3 cups of flour. all you have in the kitchen is a talespoon. if you need to triple the recipe,how many tablespoons of flour will need?
a recipe calls for 3 cups of flour. all you have in the kitchen is a tablespoon. if you need to triple the recipe, how many tablespoon of flour will you need?  
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Word Problems

11/08/12

If Pinocchio said, "My nose is about to grow", what would happen?
If you could analogize this in a mathematical/philosophical proof, rationalize the result.
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Word Problems

10/30/12

rate of planes flying in opposite directions at different speeds
Two airplanes leave the airport at the same time, traveling in opposite directions. One plane travels 30 mph faster than the other. After 3 hours, the planes are 3150 miles apart. What is the rate... more
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Word Problems Geometry

10/23/12

a manhole cover has a diameter of 3 ft. What is the length of the brass grip-strip that enciricles the cover, making it easier to manage?
a manhole cover ha diameter of 3 ft. What is the length of the brass grip-strip that encircles the cover ,making it easier to manage?    
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