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Which equation can be used to find d, the number of dollar coins Giuliana has?

  • 0.25(22 - d) + 0.5d = 10.75
  • 0.25(22 - d) + d = 10.75 (correct)
  • 0.25(22 + d) + d = 10.75
  • 0.5(22 - d) + d = 10.75

What is the value of x when Dr. Bhatia mixes 2 liters of a 5% saline solution with x liters of a 9% saline solution?

  • 6 (correct)
  • 7
  • 4
  • 5

How much cream is in the mixture if the total volume is 1 cup with various fat percentages?

  • 1/4 cup (correct)
  • 1 cup
  • 1/8 cup
  • 1/2 cup

Which value could replace x in the total weight of 45 copies of the book?

<p>5(45 - h) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which equation can be used to find x, the amount of 60% mixture used to create the 65% mixture of brass?

<p>0.8(100 - x) + 0.6x = 100(0.65) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which value could replace q on the chart for a collection of quarter and nickel coins?

<p>108 - n (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which equation is true for the rides on the roller coaster and the boat ride?

<p>4r + 3(10 - r) = 37 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of x, the concentration of the unknown ethanol solution?

<p>0.04 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of z in the mixture of peroxide solutions?

<p>0.08 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which equation is true for the sales of lemonade and hot dogs?

<p>2h + 5(86 - h) = 330 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Giuliana's dollar coins equation

0.25(22 - d) + d = 10.75

Saline solution liters equation

Mixing 2 liters of 5% solution with x liters of 9% solution

Cream amount in a mixture

1/4 cup

Book copies total weight equation

5(45 - h)

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Brass mixture equation

0.8(100 - x) + 0.6x = 100(0.65)

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Quarter and nickel coins

108 - n

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Roller coaster and boat ride equation

4r + 3(10 - r) = 37

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Ethanol solution concentration

0.04

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Peroxide solution equation

z = 0.08

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Lemonade and hot dog sales equation

2h + 5(86 - h) = 330

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Study Notes

Mixture Problems Summary

  • Giuliana's coins: 22 quarters and dollar coins totaling $10.75. Equation: 0.25(22 - d) + d = 10.75.
  • Dr. Bhatia's saline solution: Mixing 2 liters of 5% saline with x liters of 9% saline; x is found to be 6 liters.
  • Recipe mixture: 1 cup of milk (2% fat) and cream (18% fat) results in a mixture with 6% fat; amount of cream is 1/4 cup.
  • Book weight comparison: Hardcover (7 ounces), paperback (5 ounces), 45 copies weighing a total of 249 ounces; equation: 5(45 - h).
  • Brass composition: Mixture of 80% copper and 60% copper results in 100 pounds of brass at 65% copper; equation: 0.8(100 - x) + 0.6x = 100(0.65).
  • Coin collection: 108 coins of quarters and nickels valued at $21; value q can be replaced with 108 - n.
  • Roller coaster vs. boat ride: Costs 4 tickets and 3 tickets respectively, totaling 10 rides and 37 tickets spent; equation: 4r + 3(10 - r) = 37.
  • Maki's ethanol solution: 20 gallons of unknown concentration and 60 gallons of 12% ethanol create 80 gallons of 10% solution; concentration x is 0.04.
  • Peroxide solution: Mixing 4% and 10% peroxide forms 100 L of 8% solution; value z is 0.08.
  • Snack cart sales: Lemonade ($2) and hot dogs ($5) result in 86 items sold for a total of $330; equation: (86 - h) + h = 86.

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