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Soru 801Soru

A chemical storage vessel contains three industrial solvents—Solvent A, Solvent B, and Solvent C—blended in the initial ratio of 2:5:72 : 5 : 7, respectively. After 2424 liters of Solvent A and 1212 liters of Solvent B are added to the vessel, the ratio of Solvent A to Solvent B becomes 4:74 : 7. What was the initial volume, in liters, of Solvent C in the vessel?

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Cevap: 140

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The initial volume of Solvent C in the vessel was 140 liters.
Defining the initial amounts of Solvents A, B, and C as 2x2x, 5x5x, and 7x7x, respectively, the addition of 2424 liters of Solvent A and 1212 liters of Solvent B yields the ratio equation 2x+245x+12=47\frac{2x + 24}{5x + 12} = \frac{4}{7}. Cross-multiplying gives 14x+168=20x+4814x + 168 = 20x + 48, which simplifies to 6x=1206x = 120 and x=20x = 20. The initial volume of Solvent C is therefore 7×20=1407 \times 20 = 140 liters.

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Express the initial quantities of the three solvents in terms of a common ratio multiplier xx.
Solvent A = 2x2x, Solvent B = 5x5x, Solvent C = 7x7x.
A ratio of 2:5:72 : 5 : 7 implies the actual quantities are proportional to 2, 5, and 7 by a factor xx.
2
Set up an equation representing the modified ratio of Solvent A to Solvent B.
2x+245x+12=47\frac{2x + 24}{5x + 12} = \frac{4}{7}
Adding 24 liters to Solvent A yields 2x+242x + 24 liters, and adding 12 liters to Solvent B yields 5x+125x + 12 liters.
3
Solve the algebraic equation for xx.
7(2x+24)=4(5x+12)    14x+168=20x+48    6x=120    x=207(2x + 24) = 4(5x + 12) \implies 14x + 168 = 20x + 48 \implies 6x = 120 \implies x = 20.
Cross-multiplication converts the ratio comparison into a linear equation.
4
Compute the initial volume of Solvent C.
Initial volume of Solvent C = 7x=7(20)=1407x = 7(20) = 140 liters.
Substitute x=20x = 20 into the expression 7x7x for the original amount of Solvent C.

Anahtar Kavram

Ratio scaling and algebraic modeling of partial additions
Soru 802Soru

At a research institute, 120120 scientists are each assigned to at least one of three interdisciplinary projects: Alpha, Beta, and Gamma. The project assignments meet the following conditions:

- Exactly 7070 scientists work on Project Alpha.
- Exactly 6565 scientists work on Project Gamma.
- Exactly 2525 scientists work on both Project Alpha and Project Beta.
- Exactly 3030 scientists work on both Project Beta and Project Gamma.
- Exactly 2020 scientists work on both Project Alpha and Project Gamma.
- The number of scientists working on all three projects is equal to half the number of scientists who work on Project Gamma only.

How many scientists work on Project Beta only?

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Cevap: 55

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Exactly 55 scientists work on Project Beta only.
The correct answer is 55. By using the 3-set Venn diagram equation for Project Gamma, we find the number of scientists in all three projects is x=15x = 15. Decomposing all disjoint regions gives Alpha only =40= 40, Gamma only =30= 30, and two-project overlaps of 1010, 1515, and 55. Subtracting the sum of these six regions (115115) from the total universe (120120) leaves exactly 55 scientists working on Project Beta only.

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1
Define variables for the regions of the 3-set Venn diagram.
Let xx be the number of scientists working on all three projects (Alpha \cap Beta \cap Gamma).
Setting the central intersection as xx allows expressing all pairwise overlaps in terms of xx.
2
Express the two-project-only regions and Project Gamma only in terms of xx.
Alpha & Beta only =25x= 25 - x; Beta & Gamma only =30x= 30 - x; Alpha & Gamma only =20x= 20 - x; Gamma only =2x= 2x.
Each given two-set intersection includes the triple intersection xx. Gamma only is twice xx per the stem.
3
Set up an equation for the total number of scientists in Project Gamma (6565) to solve for xx.
Gamma Total=(2x)+(20x)+(30x)+x=x+50=65    x=15\text{Gamma Total} = (2x) + (20 - x) + (30 - x) + x = x + 50 = 65 \implies x = 15.
Summing all four regions comprising Project Gamma equates to the total given as 6565.
4
Calculate the numerical values of the intersection regions and Gamma only.
All three =15= 15; Gamma only =30= 30; Alpha & Beta only =10= 10; Beta & Gamma only =15= 15; Alpha & Gamma only =5= 5.
Substituting x=15x = 15 back into the expressions from Step 2 gives exact region values.
5
Calculate the number of scientists working on Project Alpha only.
Alpha Total=70=Alpha only+10+5+15    Alpha only=40\text{Alpha Total} = 70 = \text{Alpha only} + 10 + 5 + 15 \implies \text{Alpha only} = 40.
Project Alpha is composed of Alpha only plus its three overlapping regions (1010, 55, and 1515).
6
Use the total universe of 120120 scientists to solve for Project Beta only.
120=Alpha only+Beta only+Gamma only+(AB)only+(BG)only+(AG)only+All three    120=40+Beta only+30+10+15+5+15=115+Beta only    Beta only=5120 = \text{Alpha only} + \text{Beta only} + \text{Gamma only} + (A \cap B)_{\text{only}} + (B \cap G)_{\text{only}} + (A \cap G)_{\text{only}} + \text{All three} \implies 120 = 40 + \text{Beta only} + 30 + 10 + 15 + 5 + 15 = 115 + \text{Beta only} \implies \text{Beta only} = 5.
Since every scientist is on at least one project, the sum of all 7 disjoint region counts equals the total population of 120120.

Anahtar Kavram

Three-Set Overlapping Sets and Venn Diagram Analysis
Soru 803Soru

Three automated server clusters—Cluster XX, Cluster YY, and Cluster ZZ—process large-scale data analytics tasks. Working alone at their respective constant rates, Cluster XX can complete a standard workload in 1212 hours, Cluster YY can complete it in 2020 hours, and Cluster ZZ can complete it in 3030 hours. Cluster XX and Cluster YY begin processing a standard workload together. After 44 hours, Cluster XX goes offline due to maintenance while Cluster YY continues working alone. Exactly 22 hours after Cluster XX goes offline, Cluster ZZ is brought online to assist Cluster YY. How many additional hours will it take Cluster YY and Cluster ZZ working together to complete the remaining portion of the workload?

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Cevap: 4.44.4 hours

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The additional time required for Cluster Y and Cluster Z to finish the remaining workload is 4.44.4 hours.
The combined rate of Cluster X and Cluster Y is 112+120=215\frac{1}{12} + \frac{1}{20} = \frac{2}{15} job/hr. In 44 hours, they complete 4×215=8154 \times \frac{2}{15} = \frac{8}{15} of the job, leaving 715\frac{7}{15}. Cluster Y then works alone for 22 hours, completing 2×120=1102 \times \frac{1}{20} = \frac{1}{10} of the job. The remaining work is 715110=1130\frac{7}{15} - \frac{1}{10} = \frac{11}{30}. Finally, Cluster Y and Cluster Z work together at a combined rate of 120+130=112\frac{1}{20} + \frac{1}{30} = \frac{1}{12} job/hr. The time needed to finish is 11/301/12=4.4\frac{11/30}{1/12} = 4.4 hours.

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1
Calculate individual work rates for each cluster per hour.
rX=112r_X = \frac{1}{12}, rY=120r_Y = \frac{1}{20}, and rZ=130r_Z = \frac{1}{30} of the total workload per hour.
Work rate is the reciprocal of the total time required to complete one full workload.
2
Calculate the work completed in Stage 1 when Cluster X and Cluster Y work together for 4 hours.
Combined rate rX+Y=112+120=5+360=860=215r_{X+Y} = \frac{1}{12} + \frac{1}{20} = \frac{5 + 3}{60} = \frac{8}{60} = \frac{2}{15}. Work done in 4 hours = 4×215=8154 \times \frac{2}{15} = \frac{8}{15}. Remaining work = 1815=7151 - \frac{8}{15} = \frac{7}{15}.
Multiply the combined rate of Clusters X and Y by 4 hours to find the fraction of work completed.
3
Calculate the work completed in Stage 2 when Cluster Y works alone for 2 hours.
Work done by Y in 2 hours = 2×120=110=3302 \times \frac{1}{20} = \frac{1}{10} = \frac{3}{30}. Remaining work = 715110=1430330=1130\frac{7}{15} - \frac{1}{10} = \frac{14}{30} - \frac{3}{30} = \frac{11}{30}.
Subtract the work done by Cluster Y during its solo 2-hour interval from the remaining work.
4
Calculate the time required for Cluster Y and Cluster Z working together to complete the remaining 11/3011/30 of the work.
Combined rate rY+Z=120+130=3+260=560=112r_{Y+Z} = \frac{1}{20} + \frac{1}{30} = \frac{3 + 2}{60} = \frac{5}{60} = \frac{1}{12}. Time t=11/301/12=1130×12=13230=4.4t = \frac{11/30}{1/12} = \frac{11}{30} \times 12 = \frac{132}{30} = 4.4 hours.
Divide the remaining workload fraction by the combined hourly work rate of Clusters Y and Z.

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Combined Work Rate in Multi-Stage Problems
Tahmini Süre:2m 0s
Soru 804Soru

Four sequence-derived values S1,S2,S3,S_1, S_2, S_3, and S4S_4 are defined below. Arrange these values in order from smallest to largest.

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The correct order from smallest to largest is S1<S3<S4<S2S_1 < S_3 < S_4 < S_2 (corresponding to 55<64<72<8055 < 64 < 72 < 80).
Computing each value yields S1=55S_1 = 55, S2=80S_2 = 80, S3=64S_3 = 64, and S4=72S_4 = 72. Arranging these values in ascending order results in 55<64<72<8055 < 64 < 72 < 80, corresponding to S1<S3<S4<S2S_1 < S_3 < S_4 < S_2.

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Calculate the value of S1S_1
S1=55S_1 = 55
Using the sum formula for an arithmetic sequence Sn=n2[2a1+(n1)d]S_n = \frac{n}{2}[2a_1 + (n-1)d], we have S5=52[2(3)+(51)4]=52[6+16]=55S_5 = \frac{5}{2}[2(3) + (5-1)4] = \frac{5}{2}[6 + 16] = 55.
2
Calculate the value of S2S_2
S2=80S_2 = 80
Using the sum formula for a finite geometric sequence Sn=a1(rn1)r1S_n = \frac{a_1(r^n - 1)}{r - 1}, we have S4=2(341)31=2(80)2=80S_4 = \frac{2(3^4 - 1)}{3 - 1} = \frac{2(80)}{2} = 80.
3
Calculate the value of S3S_3
S3=64S_3 = 64
Using the formula for the nn-th term of an arithmetic sequence an=a1+(n1)da_n = a_1 + (n-1)d, we have c10=10+(101)6=10+54=64c_{10} = 10 + (10-1)6 = 10 + 54 = 64.
4
Calculate the value of S4S_4
S4=72S_4 = 72
Using the sum formula for an infinite geometric series S=a11rS_\infty = \frac{a_1}{1 - r}, we have S4=4811/3=482/3=72S_4 = \frac{48}{1 - 1/3} = \frac{48}{2/3} = 72.
5
Order the computed values from smallest to largest
S1(55)<S3(64)<S4(72)<S2(80)S_1 (55) < S_3 (64) < S_4 (72) < S_2 (80)
Comparing the numerical values gives 55<64<72<8055 < 64 < 72 < 80.

Anahtar Kavram

Evaluation and comparison of finite and infinite arithmetic and geometric sequence terms and sums
Soru 805Soru

A chemist prepares a mixture by combining 2020 liters of a 10%10\% saline solution with 3030 liters of a 20%20\% saline solution. What is the saline concentration, as a percentage, of the resulting mixture?

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Cevap: 16

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The concentration of the resulting mixture is 16%16\%.
The total amount of pure saline in the mixture is 88 liters out of a total solution volume of 5050 liters. The overall concentration is 850×100%=16%\frac{8}{50} \times 100\% = 16\%.

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Calculate the total amount of pure saline solute contributed by both solutions.
20 L×0.10+30 L×0.20=2+6=8 liters20 \text{ L} \times 0.10 + 30 \text{ L} \times 0.20 = 2 + 6 = 8 \text{ liters}
The total solute is the sum of the solute amounts in each component solution.
2
Calculate the total volume of the combined mixture.
20+30=50 liters20 + 30 = 50 \text{ liters}
The combined volume is the sum of the individual volumes.
3
Compute the weighted average concentration of the mixture.
850=0.16=16%\frac{8}{50} = 0.16 = 16\%
The weighted average concentration equals total solute divided by total solution volume.

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Weighted Average in Mixture Problems
Soru 806Soru

For all real numbers xx and yy, the custom binary operator Δ\Delta is defined by xΔy=x25xy+4y2x \Delta y = x^2 - 5xy + 4y^2. The function ff is defined by f(x)=xΔ1f(x) = x \Delta 1. What is the positive integer value of kk such that f(f(k))=0f(f(k)) = 0?

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Cevap: 5

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The positive integer value of kk is 55.
Substituting y=1y = 1 into xΔy=x25xy+4y2x \Delta y = x^2 - 5xy + 4y^2 gives f(x)=x25x+4f(x) = x^2 - 5x + 4. For f(f(k))=0f(f(k)) = 0, the outer function evaluation requires f(k)f(k) to be a root of f(x)=0f(x) = 0. Solving x25x+4=0x^2 - 5x + 4 = 0 yields roots 11 and 44. Setting f(k)=4f(k) = 4 yields k25k=0k^2 - 5k = 0, which has roots k=0k = 0 and k=5k = 5. Since kk must be a positive integer, k=5k = 5. Setting f(k)=1f(k) = 1 yields irrational values, so 55 is the unique solution.

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Substitute y=1y = 1 into the operator definition to find f(x)f(x).
f(x)=x25x+4f(x) = x^2 - 5x + 4
f(x)=xΔ1=x25x(1)+4(1)2f(x) = x \Delta 1 = x^2 - 5x(1) + 4(1)^2.
2
Set f(u)=0f(u) = 0 for u=f(k)u = f(k) and solve for uu.
u=1u = 1 or u=4u = 4
Factoring u25u+4=0u^2 - 5u + 4 = 0 yields (u1)(u4)=0(u - 1)(u - 4) = 0.
3
Solve f(k)=4f(k) = 4 for kk.
k=0k = 0 or k=5k = 5
k25k+4=4    k25k=0    k(k5)=0k^2 - 5k + 4 = 4 \implies k^2 - 5k = 0 \implies k(k - 5) = 0.
4
Solve f(k)=1f(k) = 1 for kk and check for integer solutions.
k=5±132k = \frac{5 \pm \sqrt{13}}{2} (irrational roots)
k25k+4=1    k25k+3=0k^2 - 5k + 4 = 1 \implies k^2 - 5k + 3 = 0.
5
Select the positive integer solution.
k=5k = 5
The value k=0k = 0 is not positive, and the roots from f(k)=1f(k) = 1 are not integers.

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Custom operator evaluation, composite/nested functions, and quadratic root analysis.
Soru 807Soru

A corporate venture capital firm evaluated 120120 technology startups for investment. Each startup met at least one of three key criteria: strong artificial intelligence capability, established revenue growth, or international market presence. Exactly 6565 startups met the artificial intelligence criteria, 5555 met the revenue growth criteria, and 5050 met the international presence criteria. Furthermore, 2525 startups met both the artificial intelligence and revenue growth criteria, 2020 met both the revenue growth and international presence criteria, and 1515 met both the artificial intelligence and international presence criteria. How many startups met all three investment criteria?

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Cevap: 1010

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The number of startups that met all three investment criteria is 10.
According to the Inclusion-Exclusion Principle for three sets, the total population is equal to the sum of the three individual sets minus the sum of the three pairwise intersections, plus the intersection of all three sets. Substituting the given values: 120=65+55+50(25+20+15)+x120 = 65 + 55 + 50 - (25 + 20 + 15) + x, which simplifies to 120=110+x120 = 110 + x, giving x=10x = 10. Thus, 1010 startups met all three criteria.

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1
State the Principle of Inclusion-Exclusion for three sets
ABC=A+B+C(AB+BC+AC)+ABC|A \cup B \cup C| = |A| + |B| + |C| - (|A \cap B| + |B \cap C| + |A \cap C|) + |A \cap B \cap C|
To account for startups counted in multiple overlapping categories without double-counting or over-subtracting.
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Substitute the known values from the problem statement into the formula
120=65+55+50(25+20+15)+x120 = 65 + 55 + 50 - (25 + 20 + 15) + x, where x=ABCx = |A \cap B \cap C|
Every startup meets at least one criterion, so the union size equals the total number of startups (120120).
3
Simplify the sums and solve for xx
120=17060+x    120=110+x    x=10120 = 170 - 60 + x \implies 120 = 110 + x \implies x = 10
Subtracting 110110 from 120120 gives the exact number of startups meeting all three criteria.

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Three-Set Inclusion-Exclusion Principle
Soru 808Soru

A pharmaceutical facility uses two automated purification columns, Column XX and Column YY, to process standard batches of a synthetic compound. Working alone at its constant rate, Column XX can purify a full batch in 1515 hours, while Column YY can purify a full batch in 1010 hours working alone at its constant rate. Column XX begins purifying a batch alone. After 33 hours, Column YY is turned on to work alongside Column XX, and both columns work together at their respective constant rates until the batch is completely purified. What is the total time, in hours, from the moment Column XX started until the batch is completely purified?

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Cevap: 7.8 hours

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7.8 hours
The correct answer of 7.8 hours is obtained by evaluating the work completed in stages. In the first 3 hours, Column X completes 3/15 or 1/5 of the batch, leaving 4/5 of the batch remaining. When Column Y joins Column X, their combined rate is 1/15 + 1/10 = 1/6 batch per hour. Completing the remaining 4/5 of the batch at a rate of 1/6 per hour requires (4/5) / (1/6) = 4.8 hours. Adding the initial 3 hours yields a total time of 7.8 hours.

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1
Determine the individual hourly work rates for each column
Rate of Column X=115X = \frac{1}{15} batch per hour; Rate of Column Y=110Y = \frac{1}{10} batch per hour.
Work rate is the reciprocal of total time required to complete one full job.
2
Calculate the fraction of work completed during the initial stage
Work done by X=3×115=315=15X = 3 \times \frac{1}{15} = \frac{3}{15} = \frac{1}{5} of the batch.
Column XX works alone for the first 3 hours.
3
Find the remaining fraction of work to be completed
Remaining work =115=45= 1 - \frac{1}{5} = \frac{4}{5} of the batch.
Subtract the completed fraction from the total job (1 full batch).
4
Determine the combined work rate of both columns working together
Combined rate =115+110=230+330=530=16= \frac{1}{15} + \frac{1}{10} = \frac{2}{30} + \frac{3}{30} = \frac{5}{30} = \frac{1}{6} batch per hour.
Rates add when two entities work simultaneously.
5
Calculate the time required for both columns to finish the remaining work
Time together =Remaining WorkCombined Rate=4/51/6=45×6=245=4.8= \frac{\text{Remaining Work}}{\text{Combined Rate}} = \frac{4/5}{1/6} = \frac{4}{5} \times 6 = \frac{24}{5} = 4.8 hours.
Time equals work divided by rate.
6
Calculate the total elapsed time from the start
Total time =3 hours (alone)+4.8 hours (together)=7.8= 3 \text{ hours (alone)} + 4.8 \text{ hours (together)} = 7.8 hours.
Add the initial duration to the combined working duration.

Anahtar Kavram

Work Rate and Combined Work
Soru 809Soru

If xx is a real number satisfying the equation 2x27x+3=02x^2 - 7x + 3 = 0 and yy is a real number satisfying the equation y2+5y14=0y^2 + 5y - 14 = 0, what is the maximum possible value of xy\frac{x}{y}?

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Cevap: 32\frac{3}{2}

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The maximum possible value of xy\frac{x}{y} is 32\frac{3}{2}.
Factoring 2x27x+3=02x^2 - 7x + 3 = 0 gives (2x1)(x3)=0(2x - 1)(x - 3) = 0, so x{12,3}x \in \left\{\frac{1}{2}, 3\right\}. Factoring y2+5y14=0y^2 + 5y - 14 = 0 gives (y+7)(y2)=0(y + 7)(y - 2) = 0, so y{7,2}y \in \{-7, 2\}. The four possible values for xy\frac{x}{y} are 32\frac{3}{2}, 37-\frac{3}{7}, 14\frac{1}{4}, and 114-\frac{1}{14}. The greatest value among these is 32\frac{3}{2}.

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1
Solve the quadratic equation for xx by factoring.
Factor 2x27x+3=02x^2 - 7x + 3 = 0 as (2x1)(x3)=0(2x - 1)(x - 3) = 0, yielding solutions x=12x = \frac{1}{2} and x=3x = 3.
Finding all valid real roots of the first equation determines possible values for the numerator.
2
Solve the quadratic equation for yy by factoring.
Factor y2+5y14=0y^2 + 5y - 14 = 0 as (y+7)(y2)=0(y + 7)(y - 2) = 0, yielding solutions y=7y = -7 and y=2y = 2.
Finding all valid real roots of the second equation determines possible values for the denominator.
3
Evaluate all possible combinations for the ratio xy\frac{x}{y}.
The possible ratios are 32=1.5\frac{3}{2} = 1.5, 37=37\frac{3}{-7} = -\frac{3}{7}, 1/22=14=0.25\frac{1/2}{2} = \frac{1}{4} = 0.25, and 1/27=114\frac{1/2}{-7} = -\frac{1}{14}.
Testing all root pairs ensures we identify the maximum overall value.
4
Select the maximum value among the evaluated ratios.
The largest value is 32\frac{3}{2}.
Comparing 1.51.5, 0.428-0.428, 0.250.25, and 0.071-0.071 shows 1.51.5 is the greatest.

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Solving quadratic equations via polynomial factoring and optimizing rational expressions over discrete solution sets.
Tahmini Süre:1m 30s
Soru 810Soru

A set of 55 integers has an arithmetic mean of 1212. If four of the integers are 88, 1010, 1414, and 1515, what is the value of the fifth integer?

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Cevap: 13

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The value of the fifth integer is 1313.
The total sum of a set of numbers is given by the formula Sum=Mean×n\text{Sum} = \text{Mean} \times n. For 55 numbers with a mean of 1212, the total sum is 5×12=605 \times 12 = 60. The sum of the four provided numbers is 8+10+14+15=478 + 10 + 14 + 15 = 47. Subtracting 4747 from 6060 yields 1313, which is the value of the fifth integer.

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1
Find the total sum of the 5 integers
The total sum is 6060
The sum of a set of numbers equals the arithmetic mean multiplied by the total count of numbers (12×5=6012 \times 5 = 60).
2
Sum the four given integers
The sum of the four integers is 4747
Adding the given numbers: 8+10+14+15=478 + 10 + 14 + 15 = 47.
3
Subtract the sum of the known integers from the total sum
The fifth integer is 1313
Subtracting 4747 from 6060 gives 6047=1360 - 47 = 13.

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Arithmetic Mean
Tahmini Süre:45s
Soru 811Soru

A store owner purchases a bicycle for $150. To establish the list price, the store owner marks up the cost price by 40%. During a promotional sale, the bicycle is sold at a 20% discount off the list price. What is the store owner's net profit from the sale of the bicycle?

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Cevap: $18

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$18
The correct answer of 18isobtainedbyfirstcalculatingthelistprice(18 is obtained by first calculating the list price ( 150 + 40% of 150=150 = 210), then computing the selling price (21020210 - 20% of 210 = 168),andfinallyfindingtheprofit(168), and finally finding the profit ( 168 - 150=150 = 18).

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1
Calculate the list price after a 40% markup on the cost price of $150.
List Price = 150×1.40=150 × 1.40 = 210
Markup is applied directly to the cost price.
2
Calculate the selling price after a 20% discount on the list price of $210.
Selling Price = 210×(10.20)=210 × (1 - 0.20) = 210 × 0.80 = $168
Discounts are calculated based on the list price, not the cost price.
3
Subtract the original cost price from the final selling price to find the net profit.
Net Profit = 168168 - 150 = $18
Profit is the difference between total revenue (selling price) and total cost.

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Successive percentage changes with different bases (cost price vs. list price)
Soru 812Soru

Let SS be the set of all real numbers xx that satisfy the inequality x26x0x^2 - 6x \leq 0. How many integer values of kk are there such that the equation x4x+2=k||x - 4| - |x + 2|| = k has at least one solution xSx \in S?

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Cevap: 7

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The correct answer is 7.
Solving the quadratic inequality x26x0x^2 - 6x \leq 0 gives the domain S=[0,6]S = [0, 6]. Over this closed interval, the function g(x)=x4x+2g(x) = ||x - 4| - |x + 2|| is continuous and attains its minimum value of 0 at x=1x = 1 and its maximum value of 6 at x=4x = 4 (and throughout [4,6][4, 6]). By the Intermediate Value Theorem, g(x)g(x) takes on all real values in the interval [0,6][0, 6]. The integer values of kk for which g(x)=kg(x) = k has a solution in SS are 0,1,2,3,4,5,0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 66, making a total of 7 integers.

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1
Solve the quadratic inequality to define the set SS.
x26x0    x(x6)0    0x6x^2 - 6x \leq 0 \iff x(x - 6) \leq 0 \iff 0 \leq x \leq 6. Thus, S=[0,6]S = [0, 6].
The solution set of x(x6)0x(x-6) \leq 0 lies between the roots x=0x = 0 and x=6x = 6 inclusive.
2
Analyze the inner function f(x)=x4x+2f(x) = |x - 4| - |x + 2| for x[0,6]x \in [0, 6].
Critical points of absolute values occur at x=2x = -2 and x=4x = 4. Within [0,6][0, 6], we split at x=4x = 4.
The signs of (x4)(x - 4) and (x+2)(x + 2) determine how the absolute value bars simplify.
3
Evaluate g(x)=f(x)g(x) = |f(x)| on the sub-interval [0,4][0, 4].
For 0x40 \leq x \leq 4: x4=4x|x - 4| = 4 - x and x+2=x+2|x + 2| = x + 2. Thus, f(x)=22xf(x) = 2 - 2x and g(x)=22xg(x) = |2 - 2x|.
Evaluating g(x)g(x) at key points gives g(0)=2g(0) = 2, g(1)=0g(1) = 0, and g(4)=6g(4) = 6. By continuity, g(x)g(x) covers all values in [0,6][0, 6] on this interval.
4
Evaluate g(x)g(x) on the sub-interval [4,6][4, 6].
For 4x64 \leq x \leq 6: x4=x4|x - 4| = x - 4 and x+2=x+2|x + 2| = x + 2. Thus, f(x)=6f(x) = -6 and g(x)=6=6g(x) = |-6| = 6.
g(x)g(x) remains constant at 6 for x[4,6]x \in [4, 6].
5
Determine the range of g(x)g(x) on SS and count the integer values of kk.
The range of g(x)g(x) for x[0,6]x \in [0, 6] is [0,6][0, 6]. The integer values in this interval are 0,1,2,3,4,5,60, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
The equation g(x)=kg(x) = k has a solution in SS if and only if kk lies in the range of g(x)g(x) over SS. There are 60+1=76 - 0 + 1 = 7 such integers.

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Absolute value functions case evaluation and finding the range over a restricted domain.
Soru 813Soru

An integer nn is chosen at random from the set of all positive integers less than or equal to 120120. What is the probability that nn is a multiple of either 33 or 55, but not a multiple of 1515?

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Cevap: 0.4

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The probability that the selected integer is a multiple of either 3 or 5, but not 15, is 0.4 (or 2/5).
The total number of integers from 1 to 120 is 120. Multiples of 3 up to 120 total 40, multiples of 5 total 24, and multiples of 15 total 8. Integers that are multiples of 3 but not 15 number 40 - 8 = 32. Integers that are multiples of 5 but not 15 number 24 - 8 = 16. The total number of favorable outcomes is 32 + 16 = 48. Thus, the probability is 48/120 = 2/5 = 0.4.

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1
Count total possible outcomes in the sample space.
The total number of integers from 1 to 120 is 120.
Each integer in the set {1, 2, ..., 120} is equally likely to be selected.
2
Count the number of multiples of 3, 5, and 15 within the range.
Multiples of 3: 40; Multiples of 5: 24; Multiples of 15: 8.
Since 120 is divisible by 3, 5, and 15, the count of multiples of k up to 120 is 120/k.
3
Calculate the number of integers that are multiples of 3 or 5, but not 15.
Number of favorable outcomes = (Multiples of 3 only) + (Multiples of 5 only) = (40 - 8) + (24 - 8) = 32 + 16 = 48.
Multiples of 15 are common multiples of both 3 and 5 and must be excluded completely according to the condition 'not a multiple of 15'.
4
Compute the single-event probability.
Probability = 48 / 120 = 2 / 5 = 0.4.
Probability of a single event is defined as the ratio of favorable outcomes to total possible outcomes.

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Basic Single-Event Probability with Set Restrictions
Soru 814Soru

An international airline surveyed 360360 frequent flyers regarding three premium services they utilized during the past year: First-Class Lounge Access, Priority Baggage Handling, and In-Flight Wi-Fi. The survey revealed the following data:

- Every surveyed passenger utilized at least one of the three services.
- 220220 passengers utilized First-Class Lounge Access.
- 180180 passengers utilized Priority Baggage Handling.
- 140140 passengers utilized In-Flight Wi-Fi.
- 6060 passengers utilized all three services.

If the ratio of the number of passengers who utilized exactly one service to the number of passengers who utilized exactly two services is 4:14 : 1, how many passengers utilized exactly two services?

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Cevap: 6060

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The number of passengers who utilized exactly two services is 60.
By breaking the total set of passengers into disjoint groups—those using exactly one service (E1E_1), exactly two services (E2E_2), all three services (E3=60E_3 = 60), and none (None=0\text{None} = 0)—we set up the equation 360=E1+E2+60+0360 = E_1 + E_2 + 60 + 0. Subtracting 6060 from both sides gives E1+E2=300E_1 + E_2 = 300. Given the ratio E1:E2=4:1E_1 : E_2 = 4 : 1, we substitute E1=4E2E_1 = 4E_2, yielding 5E2=3005E_2 = 300, so E2=60E_2 = 60.

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1
Set up the fundamental 3-set total elements equation in terms of disjoint regions.
Total=E1+E2+E3+None\text{Total} = E_1 + E_2 + E_3 + \text{None}, where E1E_1 is exactly 1 service, E2E_2 is exactly 2 services, and E3E_3 is all 3 services.
Categorizing members into mutually exclusive regions simplifies group accounting without double-counting.
2
Substitute the known values into the total elements formula.
360=E1+E2+60+0    E1+E2=300360 = E_1 + E_2 + 60 + 0 \implies E_1 + E_2 = 300.
Since every passenger used at least one service, None=0\text{None} = 0, leaving 300300 passengers who used either exactly 1 or exactly 2 services.
3
Apply the given ratio of E1:E2=4:1E_1 : E_2 = 4 : 1 to solve for E2E_2.
E1=4E2    4E2+E2=300    5E2=300    E2=60E_1 = 4E_2 \implies 4E_2 + E_2 = 300 \implies 5E_2 = 300 \implies E_2 = 60.
The ratio implies that out of 55 total parts for E1+E2E_1 + E_2, 11 part represents E2E_2.

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3-Set Overlapping Sets Disjoint Regions Formula
Tahmini Süre:2m 0s
Soru 815Soru

A quality control inspector reviews a shipment containing a total of NN customized components, of which exactly 3 are defective. The inspector randomly selects 3 components from the shipment one by one without replacement. If the probability that at least one of the selected components is defective is equal to 3135\frac{31}{35}, what is the value of NN?

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Cevap: 7

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The total number of components in the shipment, NN, is 7.
To find NN, apply the complementary probability formula P(at least 1 defective)=1P(0 defective)P(\text{at least 1 defective}) = 1 - P(\text{0 defective}). Given that P(at least 1 defective)=3135P(\text{at least 1 defective}) = \frac{31}{35}, the probability of drawing zero defective components is 13135=4351 - \frac{31}{35} = \frac{4}{35}. Out of NN total components, N3N-3 are non-defective. Drawing 3 non-defective components without replacement gives P(0 defective)=(N3)(N4)(N5)N(N1)(N2)P(\text{0 defective}) = \frac{(N-3)(N-4)(N-5)}{N(N-1)(N-2)}. Setting this equal to 435\frac{4}{35} and testing integer values starting at N=6N=6 yields N=7N=7, since 4×3×27×6×5=24210=435\frac{4 \times 3 \times 2}{7 \times 6 \times 5} = \frac{24}{210} = \frac{4}{35}.

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1
Calculate the probability of the complementary event (selecting no defective components).
P(0 defective)=13135=435P(\text{0 defective}) = 1 - \frac{31}{35} = \frac{4}{35}.
Calculating 'at least one' directly requires summing three separate cases (1 defective, 2 defective, 3 defective), whereas using the complement P(at least 1)=1P(none)P(\text{at least 1}) = 1 - P(\text{none}) requires evaluating only one scenario.
2
Formulate the algebraic expression for picking 3 non-defective components without replacement.
P(0 defective)=(N33)(N3)=(N3)(N4)(N5)N(N1)(N2)P(\text{0 defective}) = \frac{\binom{N-3}{3}}{\binom{N}{3}} = \frac{(N-3)(N-4)(N-5)}{N(N-1)(N-2)}.
There are N3N-3 non-defective components out of NN total components, and 3 are selected without replacement.
3
Equate the algebraic probability to the known complementary probability and solve for NN.
\frac{(N-3)(N-4)(N-5)}{N(N-1)(N-2)} = \frac{4}{35} \implies N = 7.
Testing N=7N = 7 yields 4×3×27×6×5=24210=435\frac{4 \times 3 \times 2}{7 \times 6 \times 5} = \frac{24}{210} = \frac{4}{35}. The function is strictly increasing for N6N \ge 6, making N=7N = 7 the unique integer solution.

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Complementary Probability and Dependent Sampling (Without Replacement)
Soru 816Soru

If 3x+4=19|3x + 4| = 19, what is the positive value of xx?

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Cevap: 5

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The positive value of xx is 5.
Solving the equation 3x+4=19|3x + 4| = 19 yields two cases: 3x+4=193x + 4 = 19, giving x=5x = 5, and 3x+4=193x + 4 = -19, giving x=233x = -\frac{23}{3}. The positive value among these solutions is 5.

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1
Split the absolute value equation into two linear equations.
3x+4=193x + 4 = 19 or 3x+4=193x + 4 = -19
The equation a=b|a| = b for b0b \ge 0 implies a=ba = b or a=ba = -b.
2
Solve for xx in both cases.
x=5x = 5 or x=233x = -\frac{23}{3}
Subtract 4 from both sides and divide by 3.
3
Select the value satisfying the problem constraint.
5
The problem asks specifically for the positive value of xx.

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Solving Linear Absolute Value Equations
Soru 817Soru

A municipal water treatment facility uses three pumps—Pump PP, Pump QQ, and Pump RR—to fill a main reservoir. Working alone at their respective constant rates, Pump PP can fill the reservoir in 20 hours, Pump QQ in 30 hours, and Pump RR in 40 hours.

All three pumps begin filling the empty reservoir simultaneously. After 4 hours, Pump PP shuts off. Pumps QQ and RR continue operating together for another 8 hours before Pump QQ is also shut off. Pump RR continues to run alone until the reservoir is completely filled.

How many total hours does it take to fill the reservoir from the start of the process until it is completely filled?

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Cevap: 16

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The total time required to fill the reservoir from start to finish is 16 hours.
Converting the individual completion times into work rates per hour (1/20, 1/30, and 1/40 of the reservoir per hour) allows us to determine the combined output per phase. In the first 4 hours, all three pumps fill 52/120 of the reservoir. In the next 8 hours, Pumps Q and R fill 56/120 of the reservoir. This leaves 12/120 (or 1/10) of the job remaining. Pump R, working at a rate of 1/40 per hour, takes 4 hours to complete the final 1/10. Adding all three durations (4 + 8 + 4) gives a total of 16 hours.

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1
Determine the individual hourly rates of work for each pump.
Pump P completes 120\frac{1}{20} of the job per hour, Pump Q completes 130\frac{1}{30} of the job per hour, and Pump R completes 140\frac{1}{40} of the job per hour.
Work rate is the reciprocal of the total time required to complete one whole task.
2
Calculate the work completed during Stage 1 (4 hours with all 3 pumps working).
Combined rate = 120+130+140=6+4+3120=13120\frac{1}{20} + \frac{1}{30} + \frac{1}{40} = \frac{6 + 4 + 3}{120} = \frac{13}{120}. Work done = 4×13120=521204 \times \frac{13}{120} = \frac{52}{120}.
Work done equals combined rate multiplied by time spent working together.
3
Calculate the work completed during Stage 2 (8 hours with Pumps Q and R working).
Combined rate of Q and R = 130+140=4+3120=7120\frac{1}{30} + \frac{1}{40} = \frac{4 + 3}{120} = \frac{7}{120}. Work done = 8×7120=561208 \times \frac{7}{120} = \frac{56}{120}.
Only Pumps Q and R are active during this second period.
4
Calculate the remaining fraction of work after Stage 1 and Stage 2.
Total work done so far = 52120+56120=108120=910\frac{52}{120} + \frac{56}{120} = \frac{108}{120} = \frac{9}{10}. Remaining work = 1910=1101 - \frac{9}{10} = \frac{1}{10}.
Subtracting completed work from the whole (1) leaves the remaining work to be completed.
5
Calculate the time required for Pump R to finish the remaining work alone.
Time = 1/101/40=4010=4\frac{1/10}{1/40} = \frac{40}{10} = 4 hours.
Time equals remaining work divided by the individual rate of Pump R.
6
Sum the time spent across all stages.
Total time = 4 hours (Stage 1)+8 hours (Stage 2)+4 hours (Stage 3)=164 \text{ hours (Stage 1)} + 8 \text{ hours (Stage 2)} + 4 \text{ hours (Stage 3)} = 16 hours.
The total elapsed time is the sum of the durations of each distinct phase.

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Work Rate and Combined Work in Multi-Stage Processes

Alternatif Yöntem

Assume a convenient total reservoir volume equal to the least common multiple of the times: 120 units. Pump P produces 6 units/hr, Pump Q produces 4 units/hr, and Pump R produces 3 units/hr. Stage 1 (4 hrs): 4 × (6 + 4 + 3) = 52 units. Stage 2 (8 hrs): 8 × (4 + 3) = 56 units. Total filled = 108 units. Remaining = 12 units. Stage 3 (Pump R alone): 12 / 3 = 4 hrs. Total time = 4 + 8 + 4 = 16 hours.
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Soru 818Soru

A cyclist travels from Town A to Town B, a distance of 6060 miles, at a constant speed of 3030 miles per hour. On the return trip from Town B to Town A along the exact same route, she travels at a constant speed of 2020 miles per hour. What is the cyclist's average speed, in miles per hour, for the entire round trip?

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Cevap: 24 miles per hour

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24 miles per hour
To find the average speed for any multi-leg trip, divide total distance by total time. The first leg of 6060 miles at 3030 mph takes 22 hours. The return leg of 6060 miles at 2020 mph takes 33 hours. The total distance is 120120 miles and total time is 55 hours. Therefore, the average speed is 1205=24\frac{120}{5} = 24 miles per hour.

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1
Calculate the time taken for the trip from Town A to Town B.
t1=6030=2t_1 = \frac{60}{30} = 2 hours
Time equals distance divided by speed.
2
Calculate the time taken for the return trip from Town B to Town A.
t2=6020=3t_2 = \frac{60}{20} = 3 hours
Time equals distance divided by speed.
3
Find the total distance and total time for the round trip.
Total Distance = 60+60=12060 + 60 = 120 miles; Total Time = 2+3=52 + 3 = 5 hours
Average speed is based on the entire journey's distance and duration.
4
Compute the average speed.
\text{Average Speed} = \frac{120}{5} = 24\text{ miles per hour}
\text{Average Speed} = \frac{\text{Total Distance}}{\text{Total Time}}

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Average Speed for a Multi-Leg Trip
Tahmini Süre:1m 0s
Soru 819Soru

For all non-zero real numbers xx and yy, the binary operator \diamondsuit is defined by xy=xyyxx \diamondsuit y = \frac{x}{y} - \frac{y}{x}. If the function gg is defined by g(x)=x2g(x) = x \diamondsuit 2 for all non-zero real numbers xx, what is the value of g(g(4))g(g(4))?

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Cevap: 712-\frac{7}{12}

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712-\frac{7}{12}
Evaluating the inner expression g(4)g(4) yields 42=4224=324 \diamondsuit 2 = \frac{4}{2} - \frac{2}{4} = \frac{3}{2}. Evaluating g(32)g\left(\frac{3}{2}\right) yields 3/2223/2=3443=712\frac{3/2}{2} - \frac{2}{3/2} = \frac{3}{4} - \frac{4}{3} = -\frac{7}{12}, which is the correct final value.

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1
Evaluate the inner function expression g(4)g(4) using the given definition g(x)=x2g(x) = x \diamondsuit 2.
g(4)=42=4224=212=32g(4) = 4 \diamondsuit 2 = \frac{4}{2} - \frac{2}{4} = 2 - \frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{2}.
Nested function evaluations require evaluating the innermost expression first.
2
Substitute the result g(4)=32g(4) = \frac{3}{2} into the outer function to find g(32)g\left(\frac{3}{2}\right).
g(32)=322=322232g\left(\frac{3}{2}\right) = \frac{3}{2} \diamondsuit 2 = \frac{\frac{3}{2}}{2} - \frac{2}{\frac{3}{2}}.
The output of the inner function becomes the input for the outer function.
3
Simplify the resulting fractions and subtract them.
3443=91612=712\frac{3}{4} - \frac{4}{3} = \frac{9 - 16}{12} = -\frac{7}{12}.
Finding a common denominator allows direct subtraction of fractions.

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Nested Function Evaluation with Custom Operators
Tahmini Süre:1m 30s
Soru 820Soru

A box contains xx blue spheres and 88 yellow spheres, where xx is a positive integer. If two spheres are selected at random one after another without replacement, the probability that both selected spheres are blue is 517\frac{5}{17}. What is the total number of spheres in the box initially?

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Cevap: 18

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The total number of spheres in the box initially is 18.
The probability of drawing two blue spheres sequentially without replacement is given by xx+8×x1x+7=517\frac{x}{x+8} \times \frac{x-1}{x+7} = \frac{5}{17}. Expanding and rearranging the equation gives 3x223x70=03x^2 - 23x - 70 = 0, which factors into (3x+7)(x10)=0(3x + 7)(x - 10) = 0. Since xx must be a positive integer, x=10x = 10. The total number of spheres in the box initially is x+8=10+8=18x + 8 = 10 + 8 = 18.

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1
Set up the probability expression for dependent sequential events.
P(\text{both blue}) = \frac{x}{x+8} \times \frac{x-1}{x+7}
Because the draws occur without replacement, the total count decreases from x+8x+8 to x+7x+7 and the number of blue spheres decreases from xx to x1x-1 for the second draw.
2
Equate to the given probability and clear denominators to form a quadratic equation.
\frac{x(x-1)}{(x+8)(x+7)} = \frac{5}{17} \implies 17(x^2 - x) = 5(x^2 + 15x + 56) \implies 3x^2 - 23x - 70 = 0
Cross-multiplying converts the rational probability equation into a standard quadratic equation.
3
Factor the quadratic equation to find the positive integer root.
(3x + 7)(x - 10) = 0 \implies x = 10
Since the count of spheres must be a positive integer, x=10x = 10 is the only valid solution for the number of blue spheres.
4
Calculate the total initial number of spheres.
\text{Total} = x + 8 = 10 + 8 = 18
The question asks for the total initial number of spheres, which includes both the xx blue spheres and the 8 yellow spheres.

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Probability of Dependent Events Without Replacement
Tahmini Süre:2m 0s
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