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Posted On Apr 24, 2013
The sum of two numbers is 8. The difference in the numbers is 2. Write a system of equations to find these numbers[..]
Posted On Apr 24, 2013
PETTY CRIME: Shady Grady finds a parking meter with a broken lock and scoops out the change inside. The meter[..]
Posted On Apr 24, 2013
Find the amount that results from the given investment: $500 invested at 12% interest compounded daily after a[..]
Posted On Apr 24, 2013
Suppose you purchased a $60 pair of shoes that is on sale for 40% off and a $40 that is 20% off. What percent of[..]
Posted On Apr 24, 2013
Mr. Jones bought y cans of peaches. He bought 4 more cans of peas than cans of peaches. a) How many cans of peaches[..]
Posted On Apr 24, 2013
Five packets of pecans cost 4x dollars. Mandy buys 4 packets of pecans. How much change does she receive if she paid[..]
Posted On Apr 24, 2013
6 shirts and 3 ties cost $79.50 and 3 shirts and 2 ties cost $41.00. What is the cost of each shirt and each tie?
Posted On Apr 23, 2013
Five packets of almonds cost 2m dollars. Mandy buys 3 packets of almonds. How much change does she receive if she[..]
Posted On Apr 23, 2013
Wesley traveled a distance of 32 miles on the bus. Th trip took 48 minutes. What was the average speed of the bus?
Posted On Apr 23, 2013
A person earning 1800 a month gets a raise and makes 1890 the following months. What is the percent increase in the[..]