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If Liza was supposed to buy 10 chocolate bars but bought only 8 due to a price increase, how much did each chocolate bar cost initially if she had P2 left after her purchase?
If Liza was supposed to buy 10 chocolate bars but bought only 8 due to a price increase, how much did each chocolate bar cost initially if she had P2 left after her purchase?
What fraction of her original number of stuffed animals did Manuelita receive from her grandmother?
What fraction of her original number of stuffed animals did Manuelita receive from her grandmother?
If two individuals work together for two hours and then separately for another two hours, how many aisles will they have completed?
If two individuals work together for two hours and then separately for another two hours, how many aisles will they have completed?
If Tim received 2 candies from Joy, how many candies did Joy originally receive from Joseph?
If Tim received 2 candies from Joy, how many candies did Joy originally receive from Joseph?
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After replacing 2 engineers with 2 nurses, what percentage of the group members are engineers?
After replacing 2 engineers with 2 nurses, what percentage of the group members are engineers?
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How much trash would the average person throw away in one week if they throw away 38.6 pounds every day?
How much trash would the average person throw away in one week if they throw away 38.6 pounds every day?
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If Susan works for x hours and finishes at the same time as Dee who starts one hour later, how many total hours will Dee work?
If Susan works for x hours and finishes at the same time as Dee who starts one hour later, how many total hours will Dee work?
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If Melissa is 4 times as old as Jim and Pat is 5 years older than Melissa, express Pat's age in terms of Jim's age (y).
If Melissa is 4 times as old as Jim and Pat is 5 years older than Melissa, express Pat's age in terms of Jim's age (y).
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How much taller is Joy compared to Tom if Joy is 10% taller than Joseph and Joseph is 10% taller than Tom?
How much taller is Joy compared to Tom if Joy is 10% taller than Joseph and Joseph is 10% taller than Tom?
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How much taller is Pedro than Jonas, given their heights?
How much taller is Pedro than Jonas, given their heights?
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What is the weight of a baby who was born weighing 8 lbs and 12 oz, and gains 8 oz after two weeks?
What is the weight of a baby who was born weighing 8 lbs and 12 oz, and gains 8 oz after two weeks?
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How many total hours did Carmela work during the 8 weeks considering Marian's absence?
How many total hours did Carmela work during the 8 weeks considering Marian's absence?
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If Michael wants to make several cakes requiring 0.75 pounds of flour each and has a 5 pound bag, how many cakes can he bake?
If Michael wants to make several cakes requiring 0.75 pounds of flour each and has a 5 pound bag, how many cakes can he bake?
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What total distance has a ball dropped from 18m traveled by the time it hits the ground for the 5th time?
What total distance has a ball dropped from 18m traveled by the time it hits the ground for the 5th time?
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Given that a 20-ft lamp casts a 25 ft shadow while a building casts a 50 ft shadow, what is the height of the building?
Given that a 20-ft lamp casts a 25 ft shadow while a building casts a 50 ft shadow, what is the height of the building?
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What is the minimum number of school buses required to transport 125 persons if each bus can hold 48 persons?
What is the minimum number of school buses required to transport 125 persons if each bus can hold 48 persons?
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Math Word Problems Summary
- Liza had enough money to buy 10 chocolate bars but could only buy 8 due to a price increase, leaving her with P2.
- Manuelita had 75 stuffed animals; her grandmother gifted her 15, leading to a percentage acquisition from her mother.
- Joseph gave away 1/4 of his candies, and Tim received 2 candies from Joy, which leads to finding Joseph's original quantity.
- A scenario involving engineers and nurses illustrates group percentages after a change in personnel, needing to determine the value of N.
- Joey's age is represented as x years old y years in the future, requiring the calculation of her current age.
- Hours worked by Susan and Dee impact their work schedules; if Susan works x hours, Dee works one hour less.
- Height comparison between Jonas and Pedro reveals that Pedro is taller by 6 inches.
- Carmela and Marian's summer job hours include absences and shift exchanges, resulting in total worked hours.
- A ball dropped from 18m rebounds to 2/3 of the height, calculating the total distance upon the fifth strike.
- Collaboration between Melinda and Joaquin in restocking aisles results in a total completed measurement after working together and separately.
- Daily trash disposal by an average person leads to a weekly total, calculated using pounds per day.
- Melissa's age in relation to Jim's creates a formula to derive Pat's age based on Jim's variable.
- Joy and Joseph's comparative heights lead to a percentage calculation of how much taller Joy is than Tom.
- Weight gain of a baby over two weeks requires converting ounces to find their total weight.
- Flour usage in cake baking determines how many cakes can be made from a 5-pound bag.
- Rope cutting into three pieces involves determining the shortest piece's percentage of the original length.
- A field trip planning scenario illustrates bus capacity needed for a group, demanding a minimum bus count.
- Trigonometric equation involving arctan results in two possible values for x.
- Proportionality of shadow lengths from a lamp to a building calculates the building's height.
- Angles of elevation and depression involving a pole and a building height calculation requires trigonometric analysis.
- Distance from an observation tower to a fire is calculated using angles and bearings.
- Two engineers determine the distance to a balloon using angles of elevation and their baseline distance.
- Angles of depression from a hilltop to stones below require height calculations based on distance and angles.
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This quiz includes a series of mathematical problems that test your skills in basic arithmetic, percentages, and fractions. Each question challenges you to apply your knowledge to find the correct answers based on the scenarios provided. Sharpen your math skills with this engaging problem set!
