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At a grocery store, the price of a watermelon is determined by how many pounds the watermelon weighs. The price of a watermelon that weighs 7.3 pounds is $4.38.

Write an equation that can be used to determine the price, p, in dollars, of any watermelon based on the number of pounds, w, the watermelon weighs. Explain the process you used to determine the equation.

The equation is p = 0.6w. To find the equation, we first need to find the price per pound. We can divide the price of the watermelon by the number of pounds it weighs: $4.38 / 7.3 pounds = $0.6 per pound. So the equation for the price, p, is the price per pound (0.6) times the number of pounds, w, or p = 0.6w

Omar and Caleb each had a repair made on their cars. The initial cost of each repair is $1,000. Omar and Caleb each have two coupons. Each of them uses both of his coupons toward the cost of the repair. One coupon is for $80 off the repair cost. The other coupon is for 15% off the repair cost. Omar and Caleb use their coupons in a different order, as shown below:

  • Omar uses the $80 off the repair cost coupon first. He then uses the 15% off the repair cost coupon on the remaining balance.
  • Caleb uses the 15% off the repair cost coupon first. He then uses the $80 off the repair cost coupon on the remaining balance.

Who paid the least amount of money for his car repair and how much less did he pay?

Caleb paid the least amount of money. Caleb paid $870, and Omar paid $880. That means Caleb paid $10 less than Omar.

A museum employee surveys a random sample of 350 visitors to the museum. Of those visitors, 266 stopped at the gift shop. Based on these results, about how many people out of 2,300 visitors to the museum would be expected to stop at the gift shop?

About 1,690 visitors would be expected to stop at the gift shop.

Todd orders pictures from a photographer. Each picture costs $7.50. A one-time shipping fee of $3.25 is added to the cost of the order. The total cost of Todd's order before tax is $85.75. How many pictures did Todd order?

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A car travels 30 miles in 1/2 of an hour. What is the average speed, in miles per hour, of the car?

<p>The average speed of the car is 60 miles per hour.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A company starts to track the number of phone calls received each month. Information about the number of phone calls the company received the first three months of tracking is listed below:

  • During the first month, the company received 4,264 phone calls.
  • During the second month, the company received 25% more phone calls than in the first month.
  • During the third month, the company received 6,396 phone calls.

What was the percent increase in the number of phone calls from the second month to the third month?

<p>The percent increase in the number of phone calls from the second month to the third month is approximately 16.9%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is probability?

The probability of an event is the likelihood that the event will occur. It is expressed as a fraction, decimal, or percentage.

What is experimental probability?

Experimental probability is based on the results of an experiment or a series of trials. It is calculated by dividing the number of times an event occurs by the total number of trials.

Kerry selects a marble from a bag. What's the probability of picking a white marble next?

Based on 65 selections where a white marble was selected 41 times and a yellow marble 24 times, the probability of selecting a white marble next is 41/65, which is roughly 63%.

What is a linear equation?

A linear equation is an equation that represents a straight line when graphed. It is usually written in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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Write an equation to calculate the price of a watermelon based on its weight.

An equation that represents the price (p) of a watermelon based on its weight (w) can be found using the information given. For example, if the price of a 7.3 pound watermelon is $4.38, we can use the formula p = 0.60w to calculate the price. This formula is found by dividing the price by the weight (4.38 / 7.3 = 0.60).

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Omar and Caleb both use two coupons for a car repair. Who pays less?

To find the total cost of Omar's repair, we use the original cost of $1000 and subtract the $80 coupon, then subtract 15% of the remaining amount. For Caleb, we first subtract 15% from $1000 then subtract $80. Caleb pays less, by $12.

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How much more does 1 3/4 pounds of milk chocolate cost than 1 4/3 pounds of caramels?

To calculate the cost of 1 3/4 pounds of milk chocolate at $12.80 per pound, multiply the amount and price (1.75 * 12.80). To calculate the cost of 1 4/3 pounds of caramels at $9.28 per pound, multiply (1.33 * 9.28). The difference between these two costs is roughly $3.80.

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If 266 out of 350 visitors stopped at a gift shop, how many out of 2300 would be expected to stop?

Given 266 out of 350 visitors stopped at the gift shop, we can set up a proportion to find the estimated number out of 2300 visitors: 266/350 = x/2300. Solving for x gives us approximately 1674 visitors.

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Todd orders pictures costing $7.50 each with a $3.25 shipping fee. If the total cost is $85.75, how many pictures did he order?

The total cost of the pictures is $85.75 minus the shipping fee of $3.25, or $82.50. Dividing the total cost by the cost per picture ($82.50 / $7.50) tells us that Todd ordered 11 pictures.

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A car travels 30.15 miles in 2/3 of an hour. What's its average speed?

To find the average speed, we divide the distance by the time (30.15 miles / 2/3 hours). This equals 45.225 mph.

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A company received 4264 calls in month 1, 25% more in month 2, and 6396 in month 3. What's the percent increase from month 2 to month 3?

In the second month, the company received 25% more calls than the first month's 4264. This means they received 0.25 * 4264 = 1066 more calls. The second month's total was 4264 + 1066 = 5330 calls. The third month, with 6396 calls, saw an increase of 6396 - 5330 = 1066 calls. The percent increase is 1066/5330 * 100%, which rounds to 20%

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Susan buys chicken, broccoli, and milk. She receives $0.80 in change from a $30 payment. How much did she spend?

Susan spends $12.36 * 2 = $24.72 on chicken, $1.98 * 1/2 = $0.99 on broccoli, and $3.49 on milk. This totals $29.20. She paid $29.20 + $0.80 = $30.00.

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A worker used 30 cups on the first day and 15% of the remaining cups on the second day (90 cups). How many cups were in the original box?

If the worker used 30 cups on the first day, and 90 cups on the second day, this means the worker used a total of 90 + 30 = 120 cups. Since the worker used 15% of the remaining cups on the second day, the number of cups remaining after the first day was 90 / 0.15 = 600 cups. Therefore, the original number of cups was 600 + 30 = 630 cups.

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What is the value of the expression 3^(0.1*5)/7^(2/21)?

The expression 3^(0.1 * 5) / 7^(2/21) can be simplified to 3^(0.5) / 7^(1/21). Since 3^(0.5) is the square root of 3 and 7^(1/21) is a fractional root, we cannot simplify further without a calculator.

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A coach orders hats for his team, costing $9.95 each with a $5 shipping fee. The total must be less than $125. Write an inequality representing this situation.

The coach wants to order hats that cost $9.95 each with a $5 shipping fee. The total must be less than $125. This setup can be represented as 9.95h + 5 < 125, where h is the number of hats.

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At an art website, 117 people didn't buy, 24 bought 1 item, and 9 bought more than 1. What's the probability of the next visitor buying more than 1 item?

The probability that the next person will purchase more than one item of artwork is 9 divided by the total number of visitors, which is 117 + 24 + 9 = 150 visitors. The probability is therefore 9/150, which simplifies to 3/50.

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Simplify the expression 2(x+7) -18x + 54

2(x + 7) - 18x + 54 can be simplified by distributing the 2: 2x + 14 - 18x + 54. Then combine like terms: -16x + 68. This simplifies to 16x + 74.

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Which situation results in a final value of zero?

The final value will be zero when the amount gained equals the amount lost or when equal values are added and subtracted. Of the given choices, this only occurs when a person buys an item for $2.25 and then sells it for $2.25.

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A principal wants to change the lunch menu and wants to get a representative sample for their survey. Which method is best?

To get a representative sample of the student body, it's best to survey randomly selected students from every homeroom. This ensures a diverse group representing different grade levels and sections.

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Manny has $25 and wants to bowl. Shoes cost $4.25 and each game costs $2.50 Write an inequality representing this situation.

Manny spends $4.25 on shoes and $2.50 per game. If he has $25, we can set up the inequality 4.25 + 2.5x <= 25, where x is the number of games. This represents the total cost being less than or equal to his budget.

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What value makes the equation 2.1 * ? = 1.21 true?

To find the value that makes the equation true, we need to isolate x. The equation is 2.1 * ? = 1.21. Dividing both sides by 2.1 gives us ? = 1.21 / 2.1 = 0.6.

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A scale model of a building has a base of 2 inches by 1 inch, with a scale of 1 inch = 47 feet. What's the actual area of the building's base?

Danielle's model is 2 inches by 1 inch, but the scale is 1 inch = 47 feet. The actual dimensions are 2 * 47 = 94 feet by 1 * 47 = 47 feet. The area of the base is then 94 * 47 = 4418 square feet.

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Simplify the expression 7a - 8 - (12a + 4)

The expression 7a - 8 - (12a + 4) can be simplified by distributing the negative sign: 7a - 8 - 12a - 4. Then combine like terms: -5a - 12

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If the ratio of boys to girls is the same in two clubs, and one has 4 boys and 12 girls, how many girls are in the other club with 6 boys?

The ratio of boys to girls in Mr. Johnson's club is 4:12, which simplifies to 1:3. In Ms. Greene's club, with 6 boys, the number of girls can be found by setting up a proportion: 1/3 = 6/x. Solving for x gives us 18 girls.

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Apples are on sale at a 10% discount from the original price of $1.60 a pound. What's the cost of 4 1/2 pounds on sale?

To calculate the price of 4 1/2 pounds of apples on sale at a 10% discount from the original price of $1.60 per pound, first find the discount: $1.60 * 0.10 = $0.16. The sale price is $1.60 - $0.16 = $1.44 per pound. The total cost is 4.5 * $1.44 = $6.48.

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Which expressions represent the sale price of an item at 20% off its original price (p dollars)?

To find the sale price of an item originally priced at p dollars with a 20% discount, we can use Expression B (0.8p) or Expression E (p - 0.2p). Both represent reducing the original price by 20%, resulting in the same sale price.

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Jordan has 200 name tags with 35% blue and 3/8 yellow. How many are red?

Out of 200 name tags, 35% are blue, so there are 200 * 0.35 = 70 blue tags. 3/8 of the name tags are yellow, which is 200 * (3/8) = 75 yellow tags. The number of red tags is then 200 - 70 - 75 = 55.

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The temperature decreased by 12°C from midnight to 6:00 am. If it was initially 12°C, write an equation that represents this.

Given a temperature decrease of 12°C from midnight to 6:00 am, starting at 12°C, the expression to represent this is 12 - 12. This represents subtracting the decrease from the original temperature.

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Shawnte drinks 1/2 a 6-ounce glass of water in 3/2 hours. How much does she drink per hour?

To calculate the average amount of water Shawnte drinks per hour, we divide the total amount she drinks (1/2 of a 6-ounce glass) by the time (3/2 hours): (1/2 * 6) / (3/2) = 3 / (3/2) = 2 ounces per hour.

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Joseph's lunch costs $13.00. He leaves a 17% tip. What's the total cost, including the tip?

The tip is 17% of the lunch cost of $13.00, which is 0.17 * $13.00 = $2.21. Adding the tip to the original cost gives us the total cost of $13.00 + $2.21 = $15.21.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 7/12, rounded to the nearest thousandth?

The decimal equivalent of 7/12 can be found by dividing 7 by 12. This gives you 0.58333.... Rounded to the nearest thousandth, it's 0.583.

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An office supply store sells boxes of pencils with 160 pencils each. Write an equation for the total pencils (y) in x boxes. Then, find the total for x = 12.

A box contains 160 pencils per box, so the total number of pencils (y) can be represented by multiplying the number of boxes (x) by 160: y = 160x. If x = 12, then the total number of pencils is 160 * 12 = 1920 pencils.

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Scott buys a sofa at a 20% discount for $460, then pays 8% sales tax. How much money does he save compared to the original price?

Scott's discounted sofa costs $460, and the 8% tax is $460 * 0.08 = $36.80. So, including tax, he pays $460 + $36.80 = $496.80. To find out how much he saves compared to the original price, we need to know the original price (which is not given) and then subtract the final price from it.

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What value of x makes the equation 1/2(x-9) = 9 1/3 true?

To solve the equation 1/2(x - 9) = 9 1/3, first simplify the fraction on the right to 28/3. Then, multiply both sides by 2 to get x - 9 = 56/3. Add 9 to both sides: x = 83/3, or approximately 27.67.

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Which situation results in a final value of zero?

The final value will be zero when the amount gained equals the amount lost or when equal values are added and subtracted. This occurs when a person bikes 3.1 miles to school and then bikes 3.1 miles back home. The total distance traveled is 3.1 + 3.1 = 6.2 miles, but the net change in position is zero.

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Mario surveyed 120 customers, with 42 saying they'd buy children's shoes. If he has 440 customers per month, estimate how many would buy children's shoes.

Mario surveyed 120 customers, and 42 said they'd buy children's shoes. Since he has 440 customers per month, we can set up a proportion: 42/120 = x/440. Solving for x gives us approximately 154 customers who would buy children's shoes.

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What is 2% of (1/5)^4?

To find the value of 2% of (1/5) ^ 4, first calculate (1/5) ^ 4 = 1/625. Then multiply by 0.02 (which is 2%): 0.02 * (1/625) = 0.000032.

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A box has 100 small, 250 medium, and 150 large paper clips. What's the probability of picking a small or medium clip?

There are a total of 100 + 250 + 150 = 500 paper clips. The probability of selecting a small or medium paper clip is the number of small or medium clips (100 + 250 = 350) divided by the total number of clips (500): 350/500 = 7/10.

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Simplify the expression 7a - 8 - (12a + 4)

The expression 7a - 8 - (12a + 4) can be simplified by distributing the negative sign: 7a - 8 - 12a - 4. Then combine like terms: -5a - 12

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If the ratio of boys to girls is the same in two clubs, and one has 4 boys and 12 girls, how many girls are in the other club with 6 boys?

The ratio of boys to girls in Mr. Johnson's club is 4:12, which simplifies to 1:3. In Ms. Greene's club, with 6 boys, the number of girls can be found by setting up a proportion: 1/3 = 6/x. Solving for x gives us 18 girls.

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Apples are on sale at a 10% discount from the original price of $1.60 a pound. What's the cost of 4 1/2 pounds on sale?

To calculate the price of 4 1/2 pounds of apples on sale at a 10% discount from the original price of $1.60 per pound, first find the discount: $1.60 * 0.10 = $0.16. The sale price is $1.60 - $0.16 = $1.44 per pound. The total cost is 4.5 * $1.44 = $6.48.

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Which expressions represent the sale price of an item at 20% off its original price (p dollars)?

To find the sale price of an item originally priced at p dollars with a 20% discount, we can use Expression B (0.8p) or Expression E (p - 0.2p). Both represent reducing the original price by 20%, resulting in the same sale price.

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Jordan has 200 name tags with 35% blue and 3/8 yellow. How many are red?

Out of 200 name tags, 35% are blue, so there are 200 * 0.35 = 70 blue tags. 3/8 of the name tags are yellow, which is 200 * (3/8) = 75 yellow tags. The number of red tags is then 200 - 70 - 75 = 55.

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The temperature decreased by 12°C from midnight to 6:00 am. If it was initially 12°C, write an equation that represents this.

Given a temperature decrease of 12°C from midnight to 6:00 am, starting at 12°C, the expression to represent this is 12 - 12. This represents subtracting the decrease from the original temperature.

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Shawnte drinks 1/2 a 6-ounce glass of water in 3/2 hours. How much does she drink per hour?

To calculate the average amount of water Shawnte drinks per hour, we divide the total amount she drinks (1/2 of a 6-ounce glass) by the time (3/2 hours): (1/2 * 6) / (3/2) = 3 / (3/2) = 2 ounces per hour.

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Joseph's lunch costs $13.00. He leaves a 17% tip. What's the total cost, including the tip?

The tip is 17% of the lunch cost of $13.00, which is 0.17 * $13.00 = $2.21. Adding the tip to the original cost gives us the total cost of $13.00 + $2.21 = $15.21.

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Study Notes

Probability and Statistics Problems

  • Various problems involve a bag of marbles (white and yellow), with a given number of selections recorded.
  • The questions ask for probability of selecting a white marble next.
  • Probability is calculated by dividing the number of favorable outcomes (white marbles selected) by the total number of outcomes (total selections).
  • Answers are rounded to the nearest percent.

Candy Prices

  • A candy store sells caramels and milk chocolate.
  • Prices are given per pound.
  • The cost difference between a pound of milk chocolate and a pound of caramels is calculated.

Car Repair Costs

  • Omar and Caleb each had car repairs.
  • Each repair cost initially $1,000.
  • Both used two coupons: one for $80 off and one for 15% off.
  • The order in which coupons were used differed for each.
  • The person who paid the least amount of money for the car repair is identified, along with the difference in cost.

Museum Visitors

  • A museum employee surveyed 350 visitors,finding that 266 stopped at the gift shop.
  • Based on this, the expected number of visitors out of 2,300 who would stop at the gift shop is approximately calculated.

Photographer's Picture Cost

  • Todd ordered pictures from a photographer.
  • Each picture costs $7.50.
  • A one-time shipping fee of $3.25 was added.
  • The total cost was $85.75.
  • The number of pictures ordered is determined.

Average Speed

  • A car traveled 30 miles in 0.5 of an hour.
  • The average speed of the car is calculated in miles per hour.

Phone Call Numbers

  • A company tracked phone calls received each month.
  • The numbers for the first three months are given.
  • The percent increase in phone calls from the second to the third month is calculated.

Watermelon Prices

  • At a grocery store, a 7.3-pound watermelon costs $4.38.
  • An equation is to be formulated to determine the price of any watermelon based on its weight.

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